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Title: The Historic Restaurants of Paris: A Guide to Century-Old Cafes, Bistros, and Gourmet Food Shops by Ellen Williams ISBN: 1892145030 Publisher: Little Bookroom Pub. Date: 10 May, 2001 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67
Rating: 4
Summary: Fun & informative reading
Comment: "The Historic Restaurants of Paris" is a fun guide to read. Did you know that the Tour d'Argent serves each duck with a numbered tag, a tradition that began in 1890? I wonder what numbers Balzac and Napoleon had?
Each restau has a brief two-page description (this is a little book, smaller than a paperback novel) and there are about 100 establishments described. The data include the address, phone, Metro, and hours. The book is organized by arrondiseement, and there's an alphabetical index; an appendix organizes them by type (luxury, cafes, inexpensive, etc.).
Don't expect restaurant reviews, the author rarely even hints that certain places aren't worth the prices they charge. This book is more about the history and trivia of each of these charming places. Using only this book to select restaurants, I ran into some surprises, bad and good.
If your French is good, call ahead. If not, ask the hotel reception to call for you. (In the US we have concierges; in French hotels, it's everyone's job to be helpful.) Gents, take a tie, it'll get you a better table. And be advised, the French idea of "non-smoking" is laughable.
If you're into art history, this book is a good companion to "The Impressionist's Paris," by the same author.
Bon Appetit!
Rating: 5
Summary: Visit 19th-century Paris!
Comment: I read Ellen Williams's book about the Impressionists, and her charming prose and wealth of historical anecdotes made 19th-century Paris come alive in a way I've never before encountered in a travel guide. This book is great, too. I took it with me on a recent trip to Europe, and had a chance to sample several of the food shops she mentions. What a pleasure to learn all about them beforehand--it made the experience so much more authentic!
Rating: 5
Summary: A must-have when you visit Paris
Comment: My recent trip to Paris wouldn't have been half as much fun without this beautiful guide. It took me to restaurants and shops I never would have found on my own. I can't wait to go back -- with this book, of course.
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Title: Walking Paris : Thirty Original Walks In and Around Paris by Gilles Desmons ISBN: 0844201413 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 11 February, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Impressionists' Paris: Walking Tours of the Painters' Studios, Homes, and the Sites They Painted by Ellen Williams ISBN: 0964126222 Publisher: Little Bookroom Pub. Date: September, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Eating and Drinking in Paris: French Menu Reader and Restaurant Guide (The What Kind of Food Am I? series) by Andy Herbach, Michael Dillon ISBN: 1892975475 Publisher: Open Road Pub Pub. Date: 01 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Bistros of Paris by Robert Hamburger, Barbara Hamburger ISBN: 0060956887 Publisher: Ecco Pub. Date: 10 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Food Lover's Guide to Paris, 4th edition by Patricia Wells, Susan Herrmann Loomis ISBN: 0761114793 Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Pub. Date: July, 1999 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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