Of course there’s a mussels and fries chain in Paris and Belgium, because they love their mussels. The restaurants all have the same decent standard …
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L’Ostreade
Locals like this place, so it helps to know some rudimentary French for ordering. Seafood specialties, especially mussels. More of a neighborhood place. Open 7 …
Au Trappiste
Mussels and shoestring fries are a big specialty in France and Belgium. You can get them all over Paris, in independent and chain restaurants. This …
Au Pied de Cochon
Opened in 1946 as Europe was rebuilding. Get the onion soup, fresh oysters, champagne and profiteroles – a perfect meal. Best known for pig’s feet …
Bath’s
Not over the top expensive at all, focusing on Auvergne food with a Spanish influence. Specials change daily and with the season. Father, son and …
Taillevent
Named for the French writer of the first cookbook, this is a temple of cuisine, with service, service, service. Want to taste your companion’s dish? …
Citrus Etoile
Would-be food stars come to Paris and chef Gilles Epie earned a Michelin star at 22. He returns from years in L.A. and rediscovers French …
Le Baron Rouge
Inexpensive but good. The gimmick is the grower-direct wine is center stage in barrels, which are tapped to pour you a glass or a take …
A la Biche Au Bois
Meaty classics, cheese courses, foie gras, pommes frites, coq au vin, huge desserts, a wonderful bistro. Sooo delicious. Prix fixe around 25 euros. Busy, …
Breizh Cafe
There are lots of Bretons cooking in Paris; here we have organic buckwheat crepes, fine ham, excellent coffee, artisan ciders and Breton colas, Breton butter …