When I was 14, I traveled to Europe with my parents and was a lucky tag-along to places like Taillevent and Tour d'Argent. Remarkable experiences, but without question I at such an age was in 'over my head' regarding the food and indeed the entire show....and I was struck by how many foreign tourists made up the clientele (of course including us!) Now thirty years later my wife and I are taking our two children -- ages 14 and 9 -- to Europe this summer. We will be spending four days in Paris. My inquiry is two-fold: First, we adults plan to ditch our kids one night and eat very well, but I'd like to try a place with a slighter lower profile for tourists than G. Savoy, L'Ambroisie, P. Gagnaire etc. I am attracted to Le Relais d'Auteuil. Can anyone advise me if I'm heading in the right direction? Are there other similarly "low-key," less touristy than-the-norm places one might suggest? My second inquiry concerns my kids --- any suggestions for places where they might be introduced to wonderful food without 'overshooting' the target? While they are adventurous and reasonably worldly, I have no illusions that a trip to any of the glamour-spots would result in much good (for the establishment or ourselves!). Still, I'd like to thread the needle if you know what I mean. Thanks for your consideration.
