New bistrots haven, Paris 15e

[pierre45]

The 15 arrondissement of Paris is becoming a mecca of new bisrots.What they have in commun is young chefs,informal space ,interesting menus and wine lists all

at reasonable prices.They also have new approaches , for intance Le grand Pan at lunch offers various entrees and mains but at dinner it limits the choice to a few high quality mains and entrees.Its like going to a different restaurant.Le vingt 2

offers small portions of different entrees for the price of one and wine made with organic grapes.Their gibier such as sanglier was deliceous.

Afaria classifies its menu by seasons.So you could have the 3 course winter menu or pick and choose .Also the cuisine has strong basque influence.One can also opt to have basque tapas only.So the 15 arrondissement seems to be vibrating with new eateries with new ideas.ITs also lively and fun.

[John Talbott]

Thanks Pierre, all fun places.

The 15th truly exemplifies what “Olivier Morteau” wrote in Food Business about establishing a successful gastro- or neo-bistrot: "….take some far out corner of town (in a gastronomic desert), a nice place that doesn’t cost a fortune, get an outgoing owner who’s the friendly face of the place and top it off with a recognized talent and prices that defy the competition."