Thank the baby Jesus and those three kings who traveled to meet him, it’s time again for the galette des rois! Our local experts have selected their favorite sources for the Kings’ Cake in Paris and crowned their own royalty, beginning with Christophe Vasseur of Du Pain et Des Idées.
Where can you score a great baguette in Paris? We asked our contributing advisors – a group of Paris-based food writers – to name five favorite places for a baguette fix. The overall favorite: Eric Kayser.
Alexander Lobrano has a budding crush on Le Pantruche, recalling coddled eggs and salt cod, foie gras, and feathered caps. His soufflé fell flat and the rice pudding was soggy, but he still gives the new bistro a B+. He also raves over the Shanghai style grilled dumplings at Q-TEA. [Hungry for Paris]
Patricia Wells‘ latest review, which promises “a calming Zen moment,” may cause you to cancel your next spa day in favor of lunch at Toyo. [Patricia Wells]
La Tache 1962 on Our Guide to Paris: BigarradeNot in 2012, but I promised to do so when they have the Coutume coffee. Which they will be tasting monday I...
Meg on Our Guide to Paris: BigarradeYou make a compelling case, my dear Tache. Have you been back to l'Astrance lately? It's been ages since I read anything...
Steve Zimmerman on Our Guide to Paris: A la Biche au BoisI'm commenting on my own comment. We returned to Paris in Sept. 2011, dined at Biche twice. Still the same wonderful food...
