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Dining in the City of Light |
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By Andrew Thiel |
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These are some of my most recent Paris dining explorations, as well as a few favorites from staff at the France Tourism Development Agency, "Atout France."
Restaurant Chartier, rue du Faubuorg, 7th, Tel. 01-47-70-86-29
Opened in 1896, Chartier is a historic landmark in Paris. The restaurant, however, is anything but staid. The atmosphere is boisterous, the service a bit rushed but friendly, and the prices very reasonable. The brasserie-style menu, with old standbys like beef burgundy and duck confit, has probably not changed much in the last century. Two words of caution, though. One, the seating is family-style, so if you don't like sharing your table with strangers, steer clear. Two, there are some items on the menu that might euphemistically be categorized as "adventurous." If you're not a francophone, you may want to ask the waiter for the English translation, lest you be surprised with a not-so-appetizing dish. The boiled veal's head that Jenn and I accidentally ordered is hands-down one of the most disgusting things we?ve ever attempted to consume. Thankfully, all was not lost, however, as our shoddy French did manage to get us a very good chicken dish as well.
March 2010
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