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Where would you be sure not to miss if you were going to London and Paris for a few days each. Not asking for the most formal or fanciest (not that they can't be), just the best places for outstanding meals. Thanks in advance.
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There are obviously great spots in both cities, though I'm more familiar with Paris having lived there for a bit last year. Don't miss the falafel in the Marais, which is historically the Jewish quarter of the city. These winding and pedestrianized streets are chock full of great places, including Chez H'anna which is my favorite, but l'As du Fallafel is not far behind.
You must make it to Rose Bakery on rue de Martyrs which is in the 9th arrondissement. It's a fabulous breakfast spot run by an English woman (Rose) who has a lovely little book put out by Phaidon press called 'Breakfast, Lunch, Tea.'
Montmartre is full of little places, but I recommend Virage Lepic (the bend of Lepic) which is on the winding road up to Montmartre, and is a great taste of traditional peasant cuisine in a rickety place full of locals and two hilarious waiters. It's on the same street as Moulin de la Galette and Van Gogh's old digs. Check out le Coquelicot on rue des Abbesses, which has the most magical baguette you'll ever taste and some pretty good pastries too.
Pierre Herme cannot be missed, and don't you dare think about leaving without traversing one of the amazing markets. The president Wilson market near Alma/Iena is just beautiful. Stop in the Place de Tokyo while you're there.
Le canal St. Martin near Republique is a great area for little spots including la Verre Vole, a popular wine bar. My god, I will go on and on, but each of these spots is great for walking as well as eating (affordably I might add!).
If you're near Etienne Marcel there's a great pedestrian street with bakeries galore and spots for a beer. Try Dix Bar, an underground sangria joint on rue de l'Odeon or le Piano Vache and a hidden street in the Latin quarter.
Okay, I'm done! I promise! Oh, and crepes...the crepes are just divine. Get them at any busy crepe stand and you'll end up having 3. Have a wonderful time and beautiful meals. Eat lots of macarons for me!
lesliepariseau at 4:17PM on 03/21/08
London: Indian food is awesome here. One of the best restaurants is Diwana Bhel Poori House, Drummond Street in Euston, a wooden-table vegetarian place specialising in Dosas. It's been an institution for over 30 years, frequented by University of London tutors, office workers and foodies alike and it's really cheap.
At the other end of the price scale is the beautifully decorated Rasa Samudra on Charlotte Street where the cuisine is southern Indian: seafood, fish and vegetarian dishes.
For really good Modern British food try Bankside, Southwark Bridge Road, in Blackfriars for traditional dishes like sausage and mash and apple crumble with custard.
modernemama at 10:28AM on 03/24/08
In London, find a Square Pie for a great meat pie... I think there are a few locations, including one in the main Selfridges. There's also great Indian food on Brick Lane in the East End, and it's kind of a cool, funky, less gentrified area.
In Paris, foodies MUST go to Le Bon Marche food dept for a look- it's like a museum for gourmands. Good gifts there too. It's in the 7th Arr. There is a gem of a restaurant in the 6th Arr that is Moroccan/French fusion, I believe it's just called Delices. And yes, definitely crepes. And a cafe au lait in a sidewalk cafe. It just tastes better!
Have fun! I'm jealous.
karenita at 9:55PM on 03/24/08