Can you reccomend Bistrot and the like in the 5th and 6th Arrondisments.
We are going for a long weekend and looking for informal dining "like the old Polidor"
Paris Bistros in 5th and 6th
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jackal10
, Apr 20 2011 02:15 AM
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KD1191
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Posted 20 April 2011 - 07:23 AM
Had an excellent bistro meal at Josephine "Chez Dumonet" in the 6th (117 rue du Cherche-Midi) last fall.
Some of the best salmon I've ever had (smoked in-house) and a stellar terrine. I didn't quite know what I was getting myself into with the andouillette, but that's hardly their fault. Funky doesn't begin to describe it. My wife's bœuf bourguignon was perfect, classic. The much hyped soufflé was a bit of a let-down, cheese was a better way to end.
Some of the best salmon I've ever had (smoked in-house) and a stellar terrine. I didn't quite know what I was getting myself into with the andouillette, but that's hardly their fault. Funky doesn't begin to describe it. My wife's bœuf bourguignon was perfect, classic. The much hyped soufflé was a bit of a let-down, cheese was a better way to end.
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Parigi
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Posted 20 April 2011 - 09:58 AM
Dumonet is wonderful.
Other nice meat&potato-style bistros are Severo and Les Papilles.
Other nice meat&potato-style bistros are Severo and Les Papilles.
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Margaret Pilgrim
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Posted 07 May 2011 - 05:41 PM
"like the old Polidor".....perhaps the Machon d'Henri on touristy rue Guisarde in the 6th (south of rue de Four, north of St. Suplice). The menu hasn't changed in some 20 years that I can attest to. However, there is a newish chef who really cares about the quality of the classic plates he turns out (again and again and again). Portion size has increased considerably in the last year or so, so seriously consider sharing a starter or going without. The main courses are huge. Note: many plates are sauced, so you might inquire and order sauce on the side if you prefer plain roast chicken or veal chop or steak.
Henri has soul, if not haute cuisine. Also, it serves 7/7.
Henri has soul, if not haute cuisine. Also, it serves 7/7.
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