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MaggieMuffin May 5, 2008 04:36 AM

Anniversary dinner nearby? (1eme, 2eme, 9eme, 10eme)

CHs,

My husband and I will be making a rushed trip to France in a few weeks spending one night in Paris. We will actually have to spend our anniversary flying (separately!) but we agreed to seek out a very romantic, must try food spot together the day after we arrive. We will be staying near the 1eme/2eme/9eme/10eme arrs (at least that is what google maps shows me).

We are looking for something with good food but without going too extravagant: maybe 50-100 euros per person.

What would you suggest and why?

Karen

  1. MaggieMuffin May 8, 2008 03:06 PM

    Some great suggestions....I'll certainly try one of them out and report back.

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      Oakglen May 5, 2008 07:45 AM

      Check out La Grange Bateliere, at # 16, prix-fixe around 25E, with supplements. It's just half a block from the Passages walk. Reservations required, and you should have some basic language skills.

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        souphie May 5, 2008 08:17 AM

        I've been meaning to go there for quite some time! How is it?

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          Oakglen May 5, 2008 08:52 AM

          They have a fine wine list; mostly small vintners I haven't seen before, and reasonable prices. The facility is right out of the pre-war days; bar/cash register to the left as you walk in, then small tables with checkered tablecloths. My most memorable dish was Ravioles de Homard Bisque Creme, a 3E supplement. Clientele seems to be exclusively local businessmen, serious eaters all. Places like this are a disappearing breed. Please give it a try.

      2. souphie May 5, 2008 07:27 AM

        Great Italian wine and food, change daily at I Golosi, rue de la Grange Batelière. Wonderful nouvelle cuisine food at Chez Olympe, rue Saint Georges -- top ingredients prepared simply, not unlike Californian cuisine, frencher though. Le Pétrelle rue Pétrelle is kind of a mix between a private house and a restaurant, also service wise (can be annoying if you're in a hurry). Wally le saharien has the best couscous in town (rue Rodier). I like l'Absinthe place du marché saint-Honoré. I also like le Petit Riche for a very Parisian, after-theater experience.

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