659066 Tue Oct 13 04:57:19 -0700 2009 10 49 France 0 5098957 I know the title of this post sounds ridiculous, but patience, please. I've lived in France for a long time, but I occasionally have . . . cravings. So does anyone have a suggestion or two for a burger I might try during my next trip to the capital? Thanks so much for taking this request seriously.. Tue Oct 13 04:57:19 -0700 2009 173881 johnmarseille 1 5099113 While I find claims that Californian Chinese are more authentic than French ones ridiculous, I think that point would be well made about hamburgers. In any case, there are decent burgers, if probably very french-ised to be had in this town. One star is the pdg on rue de Ponthieu, that uses buns from the MOF baker Laclos (le Quartier du Pain). Another star, maybe more authentic and ridiculously packed all the time is the Coffee Parisien rue Princesse. There was a special from le Figaroscope on that very topic a couple of years ago, let's search and see if we can find it. PS-- I totally understand your cravings. I make my burgers at home. Tue Oct 13 06:34:01 -0700 2009 5098957 96547 souphie 1 5099184 Le Castiglione (235 St. Honore) has a "Facon Casti" cheeseburger that is quite good; it will set you back 21 Euros. Joe Allen has a decent burger at 17 Euros. Tue Oct 13 07:03:16 -0700 2009 5098957 19129 Oakglen 1 5099691 My favourite, although I haven't tried many is Ferdi, 32 rue Mont Thabor, 75001. It has been mentioned in various magazines/newspapers as "the best burger in Paris". Their double bacon cheeseburger (named MacArthur I believe) is approx. EUR18, with fries costing extra. I also enjoyed the one at Coffee Parisien. Tue Oct 13 09:51:43 -0700 2009 5098957 1105458 _KRS_ 1 5100863 As always I agree with Soup: at home. Not at Floors in the 18th or Razowski's in the 1st according to Richard Hesse in last week's Paris Update. Hamburgers, like pizza, have no place in France. You want different, have sushi. John Talbott http://johntalbottsparis.typepad.com/ Tue Oct 13 16:15:47 -0700 2009 5098957 1088206 John Talbott 2 5101930 « Hamburgers, like pizza, have no place in France. » BS. What is that even supposed to mean in a country that is the number 2 consumer of McDonalds after the US, and the number 2 consumer of pizza in Europe? « You want different, have sushi. » It's no easier to find good sushi than it is a good hamburger or pizza. Wed Oct 14 06:13:14 -0700 2009 5100863 177724 tmso 3 5101945 There is such a thing as a good burger, and theoretically good food has its place in France. But alas, France is not known for doing others' food well. Hence no good burger, no good tex-mex, no good sandwich, no good [fill-in-blank]. Wed Oct 14 06:22:12 -0700 2009 5101930 1106797 Parigi 1 5105272 I second Coffee Parisien. I'm a NYC-gal with a natural craving for burgers. Coffee Parisien is as good as any in NYC. Which is to say, a very very good burger. Be prepared for service that stinks...however, it's worth it. Thu Oct 15 09:29:42 -0700 2009 5098957 64154 LaFemmeNikita 1 5118832 My husband swears that the best hamburger he has ever had was at Zimmer. Tue Oct 20 20:21:18 -0700 2009 5098957 1092118 charlewest 1 5121989 The burger at Market isn't bad. Thu Oct 22 02:38:12 -0700 2009 5098957 40244 rjkaneda 1 5124596 Thanks so much to everyone for responding. I'll check out the scene next week and report back if burger magic occurs. Fri Oct 23 02:05:55 -0700 2009 5098957 173881 johnmarseille