I haven't eaten at any of the ones you listed, but if you're looking for reasonably priced, I would suggest:

1. Le Mesturet at 77 rue Richelieu. Think of a classic bistrot with a friendly neighborhood feel, but elevated quality. The prices are some of the best I've seen at this level of cooking.

For example - full menu (first course, main course, dessert) is between 23-28 Euros. I ordered a la carte and had a terrific steak tartare accompanied by a sauce to die for for all of 12 or 14 Euros. The quality of the meat was superb.

2. Liza at 14 rue de Banque for haute Lebanese cuisine. This place is not that cheap - dinner for two was around 65 Euros, BUT - they have a lunch spot next door that doles out excellent Lebanese sandwiches for 5-7 Euros.

3. Stohrer at 51 rue Montorgueil has some of the best croissants and pains aux chocolats in all of Paris. It's an historic landmark and earns its reputation every day with outstanding quality and professional counter service. They have salads and things which you could also make into a wonderful gourmet picnic.

4. Rue Montorgueil in general is a great street for high quality pate, cheese, etc. for dining en suite or for picnics.

Good luck & enjoy your stay!

My wife & I are really enjoying Lobrano's book for all the reasons John mentioned. It's like having a trusted ex-pat friend show you his favorite spots. I wouldn't want to use it as a sole source, though, so we also have been finding Time Out's eating & drinking volume quite useful. It's smaller, cross-references well with Lobrano, and lists actual prices (the $$, $$$, and $$$$ reviews in Lobrano's book have quite a wide range.)

Other pluses to Time Out - an index by arrondissement, sectioned by French vs. other cuisines, metro stops, decent 0aps, and portable size - this one you can carry around in a coat pocket all day.

Preet's is in Redmond. I wish they were more consistent - when it's good it's good; otherwise kind of meh.

Preet's is an offshoot of Punjab Sweets in Kent, which is much more consistent. They have much of the same vegetarian punjabi menu, but the sweets are the real star. Easily the best Indian sweetshop you will find in the Northwest, better than All-India Sweets in Vancouve BC, and even rivals what I've had in the Southhall area of London.

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Punjab Sweets
23617 104th Ave SE Ste C, Kent, WA 98031

Preet
8440 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052

John Howie Steak is amazing. Not cheap by any means, but truly an experience. Lobster mashed potatoes are to die for!

Their happy hour is a no-brainer - later afternoon & late evening. Where else can you get a Wagyu burger with Kurubota bacon plus fries for $8? (Puts Lunchbox Laboratory to shame.) Go on a weekend around 4pm, sit in the bar, and luxuriate in swank food and relaxed surroundings. You'll swear you've been pampered from head to toe in a day spa. I'm just saying.

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Lunchbox Laboratory
1253 Thomas Street, Seattle, WA 98109

John Howie Steak
11111 Northeast 8th Street, Suite 125, Bellevue, WA 98004

Here's an update on what they have at Big John's for pizza-making:

- Turns out they have Pendleton Flour Mills' "Power" flour in the bulk bins for 55 cents/lb. (Given the 50 lb. bag is ~$20 at Cash & Carry that's not too shabby). They also have bulk pizza flour from Naples, so if you're making a true Neopolitan you're in good hands.

- They have a single type of fresh mozzarella. Made in NY I think, and comes by the pound (like all Big John's cheeses) or in 3-lb. tubs. Haven't tried it so I can't comment.

- A single offering for pepperoni it seems, couldn't read the brand & again can't comment.

- No shortage of canned Italian tomatoes

Naan N Curry is excellent, esp. for Pakistani dishes (haleem), but their N. Indian dishes are also well above the average in this area.

I agree with Equinoise that Preet's doesn't always deliver; however, Punjab Sweets in Kent absolutely rules. Punjab Sweets has the best Indian sweets in the area, IMHO they are better than All India Sweets and other Vancouver sweet shops. Their cuisine, like Preet's is down-home vegetarian Punjabi fare. Both places cook well, but kitchen and service at Punjab Sweets seems better.

If you're willing to drive to Lacey (near Olympia), Curry Corner is probably the closest we get to London-style curry joints in this area. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.