Meg Zimbeck
The famous rice pudding with salted caramel cream and nougatine

Review: Chez L’Ami Jean

On January 8, 2012 · 6 Comments · In Restaurants

I felt like a stalker last night at L’Ami Jean. I walked into this place carrying more back-story than should ever be brought to a restaurant. I knew of love affairs that had taken off because of chef Stéphane Jego’s cooking. I’d heard about marathon sessions in which the most serious eaters I know couldn’t finish everything that was served. I’d been checking the Facebook page, on which they post the daily changing menu, for several months. And I’d been writing about it for years without ever having been.

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Not exactly diet food

Photos: Le Camion Qui Fume

On December 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Cheap Eats, Photo collections

A few shots showing Paris’ first food truck Le Camion Qui Fume. Their BBQ burger topped with fried onion ring is a totally worth-it heart attack waiting to happen.

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Foie gras at Albion

Photos: Albion

On December 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Photo collections, Restaurants

Hayden Clout used to be my (and everyone else’s) favorite bartender at Fish. He and Matt Ong just opened this new place in the 10th, not far from métro Poissonière.

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Egg with pork belly, tomato reduction and pickled red onion at L'Office

Photos: L’Office

On December 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Photo collections, Restaurants

Photos from the new L’Office, where Kevin O’Donnell (previously at NYC’s Del Posto) is making some beautiful and affordable food.

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Inside-Outside at O Divin

Photos: Ô Divin

On December 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Photo collections, Wine Bars

I treasure this little spot near the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, and come often for the selection of natural wines and simple food. It’s neither expensive nor ambitious nor crowded, and the welcome from Nafouel is always sweet.

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Agapé Substance - carrot

Photos: Agapé Substance

On November 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Photo collections, Restaurants

Dishes from a recent tasting menu at David Toutain’s new restaurant in Saint-Germain.

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Poire Belle Hélène. Poached pear, vanilla ice cream, caramel. Christopher Hache's version of a classic French dessert.

Photos: Les Ambassadeurs

On November 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Photo collections, Restaurants

Images from a special gibier (wild game) dinner, prepared by Christopher Hache and served inside his kitchen office at Les Ambassadeurs.

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Fricassee de moules (mussels) de Bouchot with girolles & potato at Métropolitain

Photos: Métropolitain

On October 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Photo collections, Restaurants

A few dishes from Métropolitain, a new Marais restaurant from a former Top Chef contestant. Cotton candy ice cream, anyone?

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Steaming hot noodle soup served in a clay pot

Photos: La Taverne de Zhao

On October 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Cheap Eats, Photo collections

A few dishes from La Taverne de Zhao – a cheap and casual Chinese joint that has people lining up on a side street near the Canal.

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Ile flottant, sliced at Jean-François Piège

Photos: Jean-François Piège

On October 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Photo collections, Restaurants

A look at the interior and several dishes at Jean-François Piège, the new gastronomic restaurant upstairs from his brasserie Thoumieux.

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