Bistro

A highlight of my Valentine's Day was sharing a delicious French bistro lunch at bustling Encore Bistro Francais on Chatsworth Ave., Larchmont. It was just what I wanted that day, and my partner wa...

by grigio 3 months ago

We've ended up with a long layover in Paris on Saturday and are looking for a place near CDG to eat lunch. Any suggestions or experiences with food in nearby Roissy-en-France? I've read really ba...

by Caitlin McGrath 9 months ago

Please use this thread to report on recipes from the following chapters of LES HALLES: Soups, 41–55 Salads, 56–65 Appetizers, 66–98 Potatoes, 234–245 Misc. Meez & Other Useful Stuff, 246–264...

I know there are so many choices in Paris, but I'm specifically looking for a classic, well regarded bistro (or brasserie) in the Marais area. Any recommendations?

by Melanie Wong 7 months ago

Finding the newly opened, The Stationaery closed https://www.chowhound.com/post/carmel-recommendations-1075508?commentId=10132670 , I walked over to the another newcomer, Etats-Unis, that has taken...

by Caitlin McGrath 9 months ago

Please use this thread to report on recipes from the following chapters of LES HALLES: Fish & Shellfish, 99–116 Beef, 117–137 Veal & Lamb, 138–163 Pig, 164–175 Poultry & Game, 176–199 The B...

by Melanie Wong 1 year ago

Cool! Speaking of the closed Bell Street Farm cafe, I'd read this piece that the new owners plan to reopen March 15. http://www.foodandwine.com/news/daisy-greg-ryan-open-bells-los-alamos E...

by Caitlin McGrath 9 months ago

Welcome to our July books, ANTHONY BOURDAIN’S LES HALLES COOKBOOK: STRATEGIES, RECIPES, AND TECHNIQUES OF CLASSIC BISTRO COOKING, and APPETITES: A COOKBOOK. To see how we got here, check out th...

by sarafinadh 11 months ago

We landed here on a friend's recommendation, who touted it as a solid choice for classic French Bistro fare and she was right. Service was all very French while still being friendly and willing to ...

My perennial daydreams of Paris feature Haussmannian apartment buildings with wrought iron balconies, stolen kisses on Seine bridges, café terraces, spirited discussions with shopkeepers and greenm...

SO and I will be midtown Saturday and are in the mood to dine at a bistro for lunch. Currently looking at: Chabrol, Avenue, Coquine (bc of proximity). Anyone been to these for lunch? Any other favo...

A recent Fodors article lists 14 Neo-Bistrots in Paris. "The neo-bistro combines the flavors of traditional French cooking with contemporary minimalism and freshness: smaller portions with a h...

I so often see references to bistros, bistro food, bistro style, and they often sound divergent. Some say it must be French, some not. What, in your opinion, is bistro food? What are examples of...

by Charles Yu 1 year ago

Greetings fellow hounds, Will be downtown next week. Planning to give Victor Barry's 'Cafe Can-Can' a try. Has any one been? How was the food? Any ' must try ' dishes?! Thx in advance!

I went here for a snack on Sunday evening and found a bustling French bistro that looked like it conquered this cursed location. You could drive past it and not know it's there, but the locals see...

Reve replaced the overpriced Chevallier. It is bistro through and through, right down to the classic uncomfortable chair! But that's my biggest gripe, so that's a good sign. The food was all goo...

Hi there! Visiting Paris in second week of August. Very difficult to book a restaurant that I originally wanted to visit as lots of places are closed for vacation :( I am planning to do mix of f...

I am looking for a French bistro, not fancy, schmancy!

Hi. I am on a tight schedule and need to find a very good bistro or restaurant near this address. Thanks in advance

I will be visiting Paris the summer and wanted to find some local bistros. I will be staying on the left bank, but plan to cover the city from Bois de Boulogne to the old roman ruins. Any suggest...