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For me, a lot depends on the quality of the meat concerned, meaning, if I have an exceptional piece of beef, I'm probably willing to eat it a little less cooked than normal.

I find La Grande Livre tremendously interesting especially from an academic level, but in actual practice, pretty daunting! Even the simplest of dishes have a multitude of different ingredients and difficult cooking techniques, and, as I haven't my own personal kitchen team of 60, haven't tried any of the recipes out yet. It is inspiring, though.

Felice, I read the same article. Yves has nothing to do with L'Ourcine, except that one of his former chefs owns the restaurant. I have heard about the pension from other anonymous sources as well. After all these years, he just burned out, and is looking for something a little more relaxing...

WHERE PARIS (same office building as Fairchild Publications, and next to Bernardaud) 13 rue Royale tel : 01 43 12 56 56 I used to know Kay Rolland, the publisher, but she has since moved onto greener pastures

You don't need to explain, just ask. We get people all the time at my establishment asking for it.

All of the above, JT. Happening, trendy, in, hip, etc You get the idea. I already know all the places, but wanted to know what you think...

As I know them all, I was hoping to get some fresh (no pun intended!) responses. I guess the following are pretty happening: Pretty much all of the Costes establishments, starting with the hotel, and highlighting the Avenue, Café Marly (especially during fashion week). The Costes K Palace lounge looks like Charles de Gaulle terminal 2F, and has terrible service. The Maison Blanche, although with a great view and architecture, is pricey, and pretty undeserving of the Pourcel name. Lots of my clients don't like it anymore. The George V Restaurantion restos, Buddha Bar, B*Fly, Barrio Latino, etc etc are very passé, and pretty much filled to the brim with tourists, not trendy at all. 6 New York is ok for a more local feel, but the service needs some working on. Market is cool, and still has star-pulling power, and I like everyone working there. Cantine du Faubourg is ok, and had their much-needed redecoration, but lacks exclusivity. Man Ray has some cool parties, but attract too much riff-raff, and is too packed to really enjoy oneself most of the time. Lots of newer hip places are in the 10th and 11th, like the Martel, Café Charbon, Prune,etc etc, as well as a few promising places like Djoon and Pearl in the 13th, but I don't really know these too well, yet. Any comments?

They have no web presence. Print only.

It is a great source, especially for Mr. Lobrano's column. The rest is pretty much all ads, though, with a few interesting articles thrown in..

I'd be interested to know what you all think about the hippest places in Paris. True, Paris doesn't have the buzz of London and New York, and the fact that, for many French, it's gastronomy that makes a restaurant "happening", but what do you all like?

Where is distributed, as far as I know, only in hotels where tourists are likely to find it... I always read it (not only because I work in a top palace) for Alex Lobrano's insiteful column "From the Foodie Front Lines". IMHO, he's one of the top writers on the restaurant scene in Paris.

Djoon, a loft-style trendy resto located in the upandcoming Rive Gauche 13eme, apparently packs quite a punch. Concrete floors, Italian painted fresco ceiling, unltra-contemporary Italian 80's fauteuils, and a trad cuisine make's it look worth a visit. I've seen no articles on it yet, with the exception of the ParisObs, and a bit on it by Alex Lobrano in Where....

It's not a "fine-ding" restaurant, but I have spoken with their management who informed me that they are looking for a second Michelin star (they already have one, the same team being in place since the restaurant was called the "Seize au Seize")

Actually, this was already reported by moi-meme some months back, but I neglect which thread it was in...they actually opened a few days ago, and I haven't any feedback yet, although I do know the full kicthen (mostly from Le Cinq)

If Astrance is full, they are full. It's not by saying you are a food writer that a table will magically appear... Try and try again is my advice. I have had a table during a very busy season on a saturday night just by calling and inquiring.... Maybe when they open their new restaurant it will be easier (?)

Not surprising. I've already said as much in other posts.

Answertime. L'Ourcine has nothing to do with Yves, the chef of La Regalade. It is indeed one of his lieutenants, and some others who worked with him at La Regalade who have opened their own place, on their own. Yves IS leaving La Regalade, but hasn't found another establishment yet. And, finally, L'Ourcine is the name of the rue Broca from the 13th until the 19th century!

Thanks for the info Kristin. Regain seems to be a pretty unique product, that's why I was after it. I don't think they ship to Europe due to the product's ingrediants (liquid nicotine,etc) which are probably banned here in drink-products.. Great website!

My reading of the Figaroscope article in French is undoubtedly infallible (if I do say so myself!) , however, it is up for debate as to whether they have included the correct information on whether they servce just lunch, or both lunch and dinner. But the article (and the article on the following page, as previously stated) clearly states that the "brasserie-style" bistro (one establishment only) is open for lunch only. I have no other "insider information" for the moment, but I'll drop them a line and find out.

Felice-not to be pedantic or anything, but it IS his restaurant, and the article clearly states - TWICE- that the restaurant is open for lunch only. Why is this so difficult to understand?!? For the record I live in Paris, and speak French, and understand the meaning of this article perfectly. L'Ourcine might be a literary reference to Les Miserables, but I think it just refers to what used to be rue de l'Ourcine, close to the Gobelins area...

Any comments on this Japanese hangover cure and energy drink? (Particularly the one with the liquid nicotine, aspirin, sugar, and caffeine)? I've checked out their website, but it's all Japanese !

You can do that in the Grand Vefour! Wow, it's changed since I last lunched there...

Look at the bottom of page 8 and it's marked, "....une nouvelle aventure du cote de l'envie, des repas du midi, et du style brasserie". Meaning, only lunch. Next, turn to page 11 at the top where it is written, "Yves Candeborde quittera sa mythique Régalade pour reprendre une brasserie ouverte au déjeuner seulement". DEJEUNER SEULEMENT.I'd say it's pretty clear that this indicates no dinner. And, take my advice, don't call his wife Ourcine. It probably wouldn't go over very well..

The Figaroscope says they offer "des repas du midi"... and nothing about dinner

How 'bout the fact that chef/owner Yves Camdeborde has now left his mythic bistro to open "L'Ourcine", 92 rue Broca, Paris 13th district (tel: 01 47 07 13 65), a rustic, brasserie style bistro (?) open only for lunch. Just got three hearts in the Figaroscope... worth checking out!