Bistro Reco near the Arc de Triomphe

[ewindels]

My boss will be in Paris next week, and is trying to find a bistro (or bistros?) recently recommended by Patricia Wells near the Arc de Triomphe for a business lunch (one of the participants works at the Brunei Embassy). I've scanned Wells' web site, and emailed them as well, but do any fellow gulleters have any ideas or recommendations? He says he's looking for something more traditional than whizzy/modern/shi shi.

Any ideas or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

[Busboy]

I went here, on Well's reccomendation. I enjoyed it, but it was more modern than classic in terms of design and feel. I had little other than raw sea creatures. Whether they are Paris' best, I cannot judge, but they were quite good. It is about a block from the Arc.

CAP VERNET

82 avenue Marceau

Paris 8

Tel: 01 47 20 20 40

Fax 01 47 20 95 36

Closed Sunday. About 40 euros.

"Still the best oysters in town! I also love all their fish selections including dorade and home-cured salt cod on a bed of cabbage. "

If your boss isn't wedded to a particular spot, you can go onto www.viamichelin.com and do a search. You have to register (free) then click on "Michelin Guides" and then on restaurants. On the next screen, type "Paris 8e" in the city/area box then go over, on the scame screen, and click on MIchelin Guide extras" click on the picture of the Michelin man's head, and then click "OK". This will give you a list of recommended, moderately priced restaurants in the neighborhood. For instance Caves Petrissians nearby: "Céline, Abel Gance, Roland Dorgelès loved to visit these cellars more than a hundred years old, both a wine shop and a restaurant. Good, bistro-style cooking." Meals run from 38-70 Euros.

[John Talbott]

CAP VERNET

82 avenue Marceau

Paris 8

Tel: 01 47 20 20 40

Fax 01 47 20 95 36

Closed Sunday. About 40 euros.

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There's another thread now running about the 8th, Ave George V, in particular, that may be helpful.

I will second the thought of the Cap Vernet, I've always liked their fish & bulots and found the decor, service and price to be good.

Without getting into a huge discussion about "What is a Bistrot" I do not consider the Cap to be one, except in the Bistrot du Dome/Bistrot Cote Mer sense, eg bright, blue and white, fish.

[pirate]

I've never been to Cap Vernet. A concierge told me it was a Guy Savoy operation. Is this true?

[Busboy]

CAP VERNET

82 avenue Marceau

Paris 8

Tel: 01 47 20 20 40

Fax 01 47 20 95 36

Closed Sunday. About 40 euros.

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There's another thread now running about the 8th, Ave George V, in particular, that may be helpful.

I will second the thought of the Cap Vernet, I've always liked their fish & bulots and found the decor, service and price to be good.

Without getting into a huge discussion about "What is a Bistrot" I do not consider the Cap to be one, except in the Bistrot du Dome/Bistrot Cote Mer sense, eg bright, blue and white, fish.

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Indeed. While I am no boulevardier, I recognize Cap Vernet is probably not a bistro. But it did seem to have those bistro virtues of informality and a moderate price, and could give ewindels something Wells-approved to show her boss.

Say, don't you have a website full of bistro recommendations you should be linking to at this appropriate moment?

[Bux]

Say, don't you have a website full of bistro recommendations you should be linking to at this appropriate moment?

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You may be thinking of John Whiting, not John Talbott. All those guys with white beards look alike.

[Busboy]

Say, don't you have a website full of bistro recommendations you should be linking to at this appropriate moment?

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You may be thinking of John Whiting, not John Talbott. All those guys with white beards look alike.

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Not to mention the similarity of their names and the fact that my brain clouds with envy at their apparently Paris-heavy lifestyles (you, too, Bux), occluding my ability to think straight.

Anyway, here's the link. It appears that he spends more time on the left bank than in the environs of the Place d'Etiole, but glancing through it would be a worthy effort.

ewindels -- bistros in the 7th are probably about ten minutes by cab from l'Arc.

[42390]

P Wells usually has L'Angle du Faubourg on her list of Paris favorites on her website. It is in the area of l'etoile and may be the restaurant you are thinking of. It has 1 star in the Red Guide and would not be considered a bistrot. I have eaten there 3 times and like it very much. It would be a perfect place for a business lunch.

[Bux]

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Not to mention the similarity of their names and the fact that my brain clouds with envy at their apparently Paris-heavy lifestyles (you, too, Bux), occluding my ability to think straight.

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ewindels -- bistros in the 7th are probably about ten minutes by cab from l'Arc.

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In a good year, we get to spend maybe a week in Paris. It's true that more often we're there and the more people we want to see in Paris, the more often we eat in casual restaurants. Bistros are far more conducive to meeting people and socializing.

I agree that it's so easy to get around Paris, that it's not necessary to choose a restaurant near one's hotel, although I understand the desire most people have to do that.

[kerriar]

I can also endorse Cap Vernet - especially the oysters. It's dependable, professional and the bill will carry no surprises. They may not test the limits of creativity but you will have a suitable location for a business lunch.

[John Talbott]

For completeness' sake and for those searching the site for restaurants in the area, the Figaroscope of 18 Feb 2004 has ideas; you must pay but it may be worth it.