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Old Oct 8th, 2005, 03:29 PM
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Where was your best meal in Paris?
I'm curious. So many wonderful places to eat, so little time.
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Old Oct 8th, 2005, 03:40 PM
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My favorite meal so far was at Le Coupe Chou in the Latin Quarter. www.lecoupechou.com
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Old Oct 8th, 2005, 04:04 PM
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Violon d' Ingres.
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Old Oct 8th, 2005, 04:08 PM
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I'm with TG on Le Violon d'Ingres, it's a favorite of mine. Each time it's a wonderful value and a wonderful experience.
For a perfect top-of-the-line meal though, I'll add in Le Grand Vefour, but I've only been there once.
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Old Oct 8th, 2005, 04:26 PM
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Au Petit Marguery--although in years long past, the 1* Burgundian Chez les Anges was absolutely superb. I understand it's re-opening at long last, but under different ownership.
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Old Oct 8th, 2005, 04:30 PM
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No joke - sitting with my daughter on a clear, crisp fall day at dusk on Le Pont Neuf, drinking wine and eating smoked salmon baguettes with creme fraiche, pate, and quiche from a street market.
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Old Oct 8th, 2005, 05:16 PM
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Lunch, outdoors, at Pre Catalan, starting with kir royale and geting better with every course.
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Old Oct 8th, 2005, 05:32 PM
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What a lovely image, degas. It sounds like it wasn't just about the food, but the setting as well.

I had so many good meals in Paris and I was very irresponsible not to make a note of the names of the restaurants. But one that I do remember was Leon de Bruxelles. I had the Flemish stew, and it was out of this world.
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Old Oct 8th, 2005, 05:36 PM
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At a friend's house, but the company probably added to the ambiance.
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Old Oct 8th, 2005, 11:16 PM
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That there Le Coupe Chou place sure looks mighty pretty.

A fella could feel right important eating at such a fine place. No hope for me - I expect the menu would not have a lick of english on it and no pictures either!

What would a meal set you back at such a place?
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Old Oct 9th, 2005, 02:00 AM
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Opposite le Coupe Chou is le Petit Prince de Paris.

One of the most enjoyable meals I've eaten anywhere, and for an incredibly modest sum. Well worth a visit.
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Old Oct 9th, 2005, 03:07 AM
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Degas..the menu at Le Coupe Chou is 24 or 32E..don't know about the wine list price. I'll tell you when we get back home in a few weeks!
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Old Oct 9th, 2005, 05:35 AM
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Elaine, isn't it odd that we have the same taste in restaurants?
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Old Oct 9th, 2005, 05:42 AM
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Not odd, just fun.
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Old Oct 9th, 2005, 06:19 AM
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Grand Vefeur - wonderful food, very nice decoreted interior, very good service.
Reservation required.

There are guides that recommed it as the restaurant with the most beautiful interior in Paris.
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Old Oct 9th, 2005, 06:47 AM
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Le Fumoir, Adm Caligny Blvd, off Rivoli
east end of the Louvre
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Old Oct 9th, 2005, 07:14 AM
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Hands down Le Grand Vefour. The food experience of a lifetime. Let me just say, tho, my best meal ever was Les Crayeres in Reims.
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Old Oct 9th, 2005, 07:15 AM
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Jody, please give us a detailed report - that place looks superb.
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Old Oct 9th, 2005, 07:38 AM
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Jody, yes, please give a detailed report of your Le Coupe Chou dining experience when you return.
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Old Oct 9th, 2005, 08:45 AM
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I agree with LoriNY that Les Crayeres in Reims was tops, but the chef retired a year ago and I have not been back since to try it out.

Thanks all, for the other ideas. I may give them a go.

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