gastrominator

I, personally was disappointed with Drouant. Nearly 200 Euros for two with a starter, main course and Half a bottle of red; along with a far from insightful service who could have told us that the côte de boeuf was a challenge alone without having a starter. It's early days - I'll probably go back in six months. I have, however, heard that Carte Blanche is excellent. Someone ex-Gagnaire.

You could always go to Gaya-Rive Gauche for lunch. It's Gagnaire's 'new' baby restaurant that just acheived Michelin-star status. I doubt that it is anything like as creative as THE restaurant, itself. Still has Gagnaire's overview, though. I am definitely a member of the Magnolia fan club - hot mustard macaroons with young rabbit cookies and other wild creations. It's a bit of a trek from Paris for dinner, however.