L'Astrance, Pierre Gagnaire, Le Meurice or others?

[reid]

I will be in Paris from 24 Nov to 26 Nov. I am torn between Pierre Gagnaire and L'Astrance. Anyone have an opinion on these two places and/or any other recommendations?

[julot-les-pinceaux]

That would be a tough one for me. One of them makes me sick and the other leaves me hungry. That said, Gagnaire is the higher risk, higher reward choice. L'Astrance is also likely to be less expensive, since cost will be kept under 290 per person no matter what (that's the price of the surprise menu with surprise wines --do they even have a wine list, by the way ?). You can see a recent review of Gagnaire on alifewortheating.com and some picsand comments of a recent meal at l'Astrance on my Picasa gallery http://picasaweb.google.com/jultort/LAstrance28Mars2008 and a more through blog report here: http://www.julotlespinceaux.com/2007/09/la...vent-grand.html

Also, maybe you could explain your pre-choice, your tastes and expectations for more personalised advice?

[reid]

That would be a tough one for me. One of them makes me sick and the other leaves me hungry. That said, Gagnaire is the higher risk, higher reward choice. L'Astrance is also likely to be less expensive, since cost will be kept under 290 per person no matter what (that's the price of the surprise menu with surprise wines --do they even have a wine list, by the way ?). You can see a recent review of Gagnaire on alifewortheating.com and some picsand comments of a recent meal at l'Astrance on my Picasa gallery http://picasaweb.google.com/jultort/LAstrance28Mars2008 and a more through blog report here: http://www.julotlespinceaux.com/2007/09/la...vent-grand.html

Also, maybe you could explain your pre-choice, your tastes and expectations for more personalised advice?

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There was no rhyme or reason as to the pre-choice. I have wanted to book a table at Pierre Gagnaire for many years now and have never had the opportunity. L'Astrance was recommended to me by a friend who said she had an outstanding meal there just a few weeks ago.

That said, I have decided on Gagnaire and Le Meurice.

Any one have any other suggestions/recommendations?