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So where else can you go when you want of-the-moment, cosmopolitan market cooking, in a casual setting that won’t break the bank? We asked our contributors, and here’s what they said.
- Rino Our group loves Giovanni Passerini’s mod Mediterranean menu.
- Frenchie Bar à Vins This no-reservations, small plates annex to Frenchie is an obvious choice, but if you want a seat, arrive at or before 7pm, when the doors open.
- L’Office This neighborhood bistro in the 9th was recently revamped to much praise, with American Kevin O’Donnel at the stove.
- Au Passage “Edgy modern French comfort food,” is how Alexander Lobrano describes James Henry’s cooking at this bare bone wine bar in the 11th.
- Le Galopin This bistro on place Sainte-Marthe was taken over in late 2011 by by Top Chef winner Romain Tischenko, whose pristine seasonal cooking will please produce fetishists.
Runners up: Chatomat, Verjus, Racines 2
Reject: Glou
About our process: For each topic, we begin with a little research to identify options. We then ask our readers, by posting a question in the forum, to offer additional suggestions. From that discussion, we compile a list of candidates and ask our panel of contributing advisors to rank their top choices and identify any rejects. Their rankings are weighted, analyzed, and compiled into a new Five Great post every week. Runners up are places who received more positive votes than negative comments. Rejects are places that received only negative comments with no positive votes.
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Didn’t you forget L’Hedoniste? The closest option indeed! (not to mention the quality of food/wines
La Gazetta -food always good and service usually as well!
There is a myriad of restaurants that is in the same genre as Frenchies, but without the long waits, bad service, and I don’t care attitude because “I’m now famous and can do whatever I want.” La casse noix, Albion, le Gran pan, Restaurant du Marché, Les petit plats, Semilla to name a few. There’s also a great book out called “Bistrots de Chefs à Paris” It’s a great resource!
I walked by Le Galopin last week after having lunch at Au Conservetoire. It is closed for renovation. Might want to call before heading there.
I have to be honest and say I just did not get Frenchie. The atmosphere was alright, friendly enough, and the food and wine fine but boring. I just dont get the hype. It’s not that I disliked it so much as just found it completely run of the mill.
I’d like to add to this list. Just went to L’Hédoniste the other night. This restaurant is on par with Frenchie (food-wise, not service). and in the same area (Montorgeuil). However, BIG difference. They answer their phones, you can make online reservations. And, get this, you will get a personalized response within a few hours of your email reservation request.