Archive for August 4th, 2008

Brasserie de l’Ille St-Louis – Paris

Monday, August 4th, 2008

55 quai de Bourbon
Tel. +33 (0) 1 43 54 02 59
Opening Hours: Open noon-midnight Mon, Tue, Fri-Sun; 6pm-midnight Thur.
Closed: August
Metro: Pont Marie
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Moderate

This is a typical old Brasserie saved by its delightful location and view of the Seine River and Notre-Dame from the terrace. The dimly-lit interior dining room is typically Parisian and the place is interesting in that perspective, although the cooking here is quite pedestrian.

Chez Fernand – Paris

Monday, August 4th, 2008

9 Rue Christine
75006 Paris, France
Tel. +33 (0) 1 43 54 61 47
Opening Hours: Lunch & Dinner: Open 7 days
Metro: Republique
Closed: August
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Moderate

Chez Fernand serves typical Normandy style cuisine on Rue Christine off the Rue Dauphine, the Fernand group also has other branches, all in the 6th arrondissement, the chefs include: Jean-Luc Roulière, Rémi Lebon, Guillaume Godon, Jean-Paul Morice. They purchase chicken from the Landes, scallops from Erquy and Limousin beef from the local markets.
Just to mention a few of the bistro favorites on offer are: Starter: Haricots verts frais à l’huile de noisette, Main: Rognon de veau entier poêlé, pommes sautées, sauce moutarde à l’ancienne, Dessert: Baba au rhum façon Guillaume Godon, Glace vanille et griottes au kirsch du jura.
The restaurant is fully air-conditioned, which is welcome in the summer. A set menu at: Lunch €15, Dinner €34 is very good value.

Link to: Gluten Free in Paris Blog Post