Les grandes portes

These gorgeous glass doors welcome you to L'opera Restaurant. Designed by architect Odile Decq, it's tucked alongside the Opéra Garnier.

My Lunch Companion

Restaurant du Musée d'Orsay

Très élégant

Restaurant du Palais Royal

I understand it is a place to visit. Have I dined there? Need you ask? Non.

Le chef

Our rather large and festive group had a delicious meal near Place des Vosges last November at Les Bonnes Soeurs.  The chef made a small appearance.  We all clapped!

Les Bonnes Soeurs

8 Rue de la Mule

75003

Réflexion- le bistro

La Mère Lachaise

78 Blvd. de Ménilmontant

75020 Paris

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Paris Rouge LXXII - Chez Marianne

Chez Marianne in the Marais is a place I've photographed more than once. I've never dined here. I checked the ratings and found it serves Kosher and Middle Eastern cuisine.  Mixed reviews on the service. That said, it's a great photo op in any season.

2 rue Hospitalières St. Gervais

75004 Paris

Métro  Saint-Paul

Réflexions- le Reminet

As you know by now, I do not dine at *pricey restaurants in Paris.  My theory is that you can get a good meal at a reasonable price almost anywhere in Paris. I prefer to save my euros for other things.  I met American photographer Meredith Mullins at le Reminet for lunch in July, 2009, and since then I've returned several times and enjoyed it each time.   Located on the Left Bank, it's close to Meredith's flat so she's a "regular". When you drop her name, the waiters light up!  I love the décor, the mirrors made me pull out my camera.

* For most, le Reminet is a very moderately priced resto. I urge you to try it.

le Reminet

3 rue Grands Degrés 

75005 Paris France

01 44 07 04 24

Metro: Maubert/Mutualite

Talk To The Snail*

I'll admit that I trekked off to Paris a few times before escargot ever passed my lips.  Merci to mon ami Peter,  who did a little smooth talking and generously shared one or two of his last summer.  Why did I wait so long?? Beurre à l'ail on ANYTHING is divine.  I snapped L'Escargo Montorgueil because of its delightful signage.  I've not been there to dine, but I'd like to one day.

* Stephen Clarke's books are hilarious!