European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 21, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Street performers entertain diners and pedestrians in the narrow streets of Paris latin quarters amps Michael Mir variety is spice of life in epicurean Paradise there is no City in the world where you can eat As Well As in Paris. That said if you Don t know where you re going it s still As easy to have a terrible meal Here As a anywhere else to get outrageously ripped off on the Price or even to stumble into one of the atrocious made in France fast food joints such As lunch. A a a a what you do have in Paris is Choice. If your budget is unlimited then Joel Rob Chon is currently the Best chef in France but be prepared to pay $180 a head at his new gastronomic Temple 57 Avenue Raymond Poincare. A a a. On the other hand a new Young chef recently opened l Eba choir 4-3 Rue de Gateaux cheap old fashioned Bistro where an evening meal of inventive dishes will set you Back less than $30. Quot. The Good news for French cooking is that Nouvelle cuisine has All but disappeared and the new Vogue is Hearty portions regional dishes. Prices Are per person. A a a a a a Beauvilliers 52 Rue Lamarck 42.54.54.42. Metro Lamarck Cau Vaincourt. One of the most Beautiful and romantic restaurants in Paris hidden High up in Montmartre just behind Sacre a Coeur. Rich opulent Napoleon Iii decor inside a a secluded Garden Terrace outside. At night the prices Are High but its lunch menu is a gastronomic bargain. Owner edouard Cartier is a great parisian character. Make sure to leave space for his wonderful desserts. Lunch $27, dinner $110. A be Cochon a Oreille 1 5 Rue Montmartre 42.36.07.56. A metro Etienne Marcel. A one of the last authentic bistros left in the heart of Paris s old Market Les Hailes it has its original Zinc bar with Art Nouveau tiles on the Walls. You la have to wait for a table As there Are no reservations and the waitresses a treat you As part of the family. The tarte a i mignon is excellent As is the a Douillette if you re ready to try a traditional tripe sausage. Cood value House wine from the Loire a St. Nicolas de Bourgu Euil. Lunch $15. A be Quincy 28 Avenue Ledru Rollin 46.28.46.76metro Ledru Rollin. Well off the tourist track in the unt Rendy part of. Bastille near the care de Lyon. Make sure you re hungry As the cuisine at be Quincy a regional dishes from Burgundy and the Arteche a is copious and Rich fricassee of wild mushrooms homemade foie gras rugged Hare. The owner known As Boosse is a Lively character so Don t miss his theatrical serving of a prune Plum eau de vie at the end of a meal. Excellent but expensive. $80. A be 404, 69 Rue desc Villiers 42.74.57.81. Metro arts it meters. There Are hundreds of restaurants specializing in couscous but the most fashionable address to Sample moroccan cuisine is be 404. Owned by trendy French comedian Smair a the decor is a to Casablanca the clientele Chic and delicious. $27. A be Bistro do Grill 14 Rue Mabillot 43.54.16.87. Metro Mabillot. It s harder and harder to find Good reasonably priced restaurants in the latin Quarter. Here the waiters Are Friendly the Interior looks like a 195gs film and the Quality of the food is always High. The Bistro do Grill has very reasonably priced fixed menus with a wide Choice at lunch and dinner. $18-$27. A be Petit Navire 14 Rue Des 43.54.22.52. Metro Jussie. Run by the same family for 30 years serving a Loyal parisian clientele this is the place for fish. The chef. Monsieur Coustie goes to the Market in the Rungis in the Early hours of the morning to ensure the freshest produce. His simple Burride a fish Stew is a Delight or in season try sea urchins filled with scrambled egg. $45, lunch menu $21. Chartier 7 rued Faubourg Montmartre 47.70.86.29. Metro Rue Montmartre. A parisian institution. The huge grand dining room is a noisy mix of students shoppers tourists and business people. The Long menu of classic dishes such As Pireaux Vinaigrette and Boeuf Mode changes each Day. The food is certainly not gastronomic but you la be hard presses to find a cheaper meal. Best at lunch because it closes Early 9.30 p.m.$13. A la compote 102 Boulevard do Montparnasse 43.20.14.20. Metro Gavin. Despite some harping Over the charge of ownership and redesign the couple remains the most famous a and the largest a restaurant in Paris. The atmosphere is always highly charged and be tout Paris still come to observe each other. Stick to classic Brasserie specials such As the huge seafood Platter or a Chou route. $27-$36. A to Goldenberg 7 Rue Des rosters 48,87.20.16. Metro Saint Paul. To get into the restaurant you must pass through the Delicatessen an Aladdin s Cave of by Inis caviar Vodka pickles and Kosher cakes. In the heart of the Marais the jewish Quarter Goldenberg s offers a great selection of East european dishes. This is the rag Trade area and if you want a younger hipper venue just go a couple of minutes Down the Road to Chez Marianne. $27. A a Astier 44 Rue Jean Pierre Rimbaud 43.57.16.35. Metro Parmentier one of the Best inexpensive restaurants. Just off the place de la rep oblique the decor is nothing special the food outstanding the wine list exceptional. Hearty main courses such As sausages with lentils Rabbit in Mustard sauce followed by a huge Platter of cheese. Must Reserve two to three Days before. $27. A John Brunson 6 stripes Magazine july 21, 1994
