83165 Sun Jun 18 15:16:34 -0700 2006 3 2 Los Angeles Area 0 462367 I visited Paris last month and had the most delectable meal at a restaurant on the Champs Elysee. It was a trio of fishes, haddock, salmon and one other fish that I had never tried before served on a bed of sauerkraut (yes, sauerkraut!). It was so delicious! Can anyone recommend a restaurant in the southland that serves French food that is geared more towards providing an authentic, French gastronomical experience rather than a fancy French dining experience? Sun Jun 18 15:16:34 -0700 2006 0 frdmfightr 1 462369 It sure sounds as if the French region is Alsace that the food concept is derived from, even though fish alongside the German border might be a stretch. chezmimirestaurant.com for Chez Mimi in Santa Monica and Laurent Quenioux's Bistro K in So. Pasadena - lqmanagementservices.com would be at least 2 starting places though. Sun Jun 18 15:27:21 -0700 2006 462367 0 carter 1 462530 Also, Mimosa in West LA. Mon Jun 19 13:24:51 -0700 2006 462367 0 chica 1 462730 I've had very good dining experiences at: Pastis (which we thought to be better - and more economical - than Mimosa) - Beverly Blvd. in WeHo Monsieur Marcel (Farmer's Market in a little corner - more of a sidewalk bistro than gourmet fare but with quite excellent food) Cafe de la Plage (Venice, very close to the beach - not amazing, but very good and very inexpensive) Bon appetit! Mon Jun 19 19:59:13 -0700 2006 462367 0 Nina