European Discovery

Hello all,

I will come back to my how to ride the Paris metro when I find the photos I was looking for.  In the meantime, I just had a request from a previous tour member for my favorite hotels and restaurants.  As you might realize, there are ALOT of wonderful places but I thought I would list my two favorites near the two hotels that I like.  If someone wants to add to the list, I would love it.

Near my hotel in the 3rd Arr.
Le Pamphlet, 38 rue Debelleyme
I adore this wonderful restaurant.  If you are looking for French haute cuisine without the price and without the stuffiness and rude waiters, this is it.  The first time I went there it was decorated in traditional reds, very old French looking.  They had a fire and completely redecorated the place and now very modern and the food is still to die for but for a fixed menu for 35 euro you are in for a treat.  Be willing to try something different and you will not be disappointed.  I have taken many folks here and they have all walked away in awe.

Near my hotel in the Latin Quarter
Le Pre Verre, 8, rue Thenard
Again, a focus on absolutely unique cuisine at fantastic prices.  This one is really young hip and plan to stand in line if you are going at the normal dinner hour(8pm or later).  I try to go when the first open and take whatever the special menu is.  The wine menu is superb and not the traditional offerings.  The chef incorportates Asian types of spices like cinnamon into French cooking so that they are not overwhelming but really unique and bring out the flavors of the fresh fish,veggies especially.   Everything with fresh local flavors with a unique combination of sweet and savory and all with wine for 35 euro.  A must go.

Happy eating in Paris and I will bring photos next time.