388987 Fri Apr 06 06:57:04 -0700 2007 4 49 France 0 2456513 Hi all, I have a guest in town and I'd like to take her out Easter Monday (the only day we both have some time to see each other). Can we count on some restaurants being open, or are they all closed? I suppose some of the more tourist-trappy places will stay open, but it would be nice to take her to a bistro or something. Normally, we'd go to places like Chez Denise or Au Boeuf Couronné. Fri Apr 06 06:57:04 -0700 2007 44585 LMGM 1 2457745 1. Le Bistrot du 7eme, 56 bd de Latour-Maubourg 75007 Tel 01 45 51 93 08 They normally close on Sat/Sun lunch only. It's always full of diners. E20 set menu with about 8 choices per course. Great value, good food. Their fois gras is pretty good. 2. Le Grand Colbert, 4 rue Vivienne 75002 Tel 01 42 86 87 88 It should be open. Some find it touristy but I think the staff is friendly, quality food and visitors will like the french decor. What do you think? Fri Apr 06 13:35:22 -0700 2007 2456513 88210 aussiechinoiseinparis 2 2460687 Thanks! I have to admit that I'm not familiar with either of these two restaurants, but I'll pick one and give it a try. Sun Apr 08 06:28:09 -0700 2007 2457745 44585 LMGM 3 2461073 Le Grand Colbert was featured in the Jack Nicholson/Diane Keaton movie -- sheesh! now I can't think of the name!!!! (I want to say "As Good As IT Gets," but that was Helen Hunt, wasn't it?) Willi's Wine Bar at 13 rue des Petits Champs in the 1st (around the corner from Le Grand Colbert) is open on Easter Monday. I really like the food, and the ambiance. and they have great wines, by the bottle or glass. Sun Apr 08 10:08:39 -0700 2007 2460687 52499 ChefJune 4 2461376 The movie that featured Le Grand Colbert was "Something's Gotta Give". Sun Apr 08 12:46:27 -0700 2007 2461073 88210 aussiechinoiseinparis