Two Top-Notch Bistro’s in Paris
Figuring out which Paris restaurant to eat at is a daunting task, basically because there are hundreds of excellent restaurants in Paris. But, with a lot of research, probing friends incessantly and first hand experience, there are two restaurants that stood out more than all the rest. Also, these two restaurants have a proven track record of consistency in exquisite food, excellent service and the pricing is not for someone on a budget, because you’ll be getting your money’s worth!
As far as bistro’s go ‘Spring’ is on the top of the list and getting a reservation will prove challenging not only because of the superb food, but because it’s one of the smallest restaurants in Paris – 16 seats, and tiny tables with no frills, like flowers! This marvelous restaurant is run by chef Daniel Rose, an American who has mastered the French cuisine. The menu is ‘prix-fixe’ every night and allows for no substitutions. His ingredients are fresh from that days fare at the Place des Fetes market. That days menu might consist of prepared snails encased with tiny diced tomatoes and herb in Tunisian bik pastry, deep-fried and brushed with citron-cardamom confiture. The second course being a mound of brandade, made from fresh cod and mashed potatoes, deep-fried, turning it into latkes, served with a eye-pleasing winter fennel and arugula salad with colorful sections of grapefruit, orange macerated in a sherry vinaigrette. Dessert could be a poached pear topped with chocolate and whipped cream with chestnut paste. Spring is located at 28 rue de la Tour d’ aAuvergne 9th, and the average meal will cost 48 Euros.
If you’re staying at a one of the cool hotels in Paris, then you’ll want to be seen at ‘Chez Dumonet – Josephine’ . Chez Dumonet’s cuisine is exactly why you came to Paris in the first place. The food served here never disappoints, such as the seared escalope de foie gras cooked along with white grapes and served with creamy mashed potatoes, or monkfish with white beans; marinated herrings or potent boeuf bourguingnon. For dessert, which is a must, try the unctuous chocolate mousse, the millefeuille, which can serve 3, or the Grand Marnier souffle’ that can rival the Eiffel Tower. The establishment should be declared a national monument and the 1930′s light fixtures, the white-linen tables and the humorous waiters only illustrates this old-world bistro as a true classical French restaurant. Located at 117 Rue du Dherche-Midi, 6th and a meal will cost you on average, 50 Euros, 120 Euros for two.
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