Workman Publishing Company

Product Description

The book that cracks the code from the incomparable Patricia Wells. An acclaimed authority on French cuisine Ms. Wells has spent more than 30 years in Paris many as former restaurant critic for The International Herald Tribune. Now her revered Food Lovers Guide to Paris is back in a completely revised brand-new edition.

In 457 entries345 new to this edition plus 112 revisited and reviewed classicsThe Food Lovers Guide to Paris offers an elegantly written go-to guide to the very best restaurants caf?s wine bars and bistros in Paris as well as where to find the flakiest croissants earthiest charcuteries sublimest cheese most ethereal macarons and impeccable outdoor markets. The genius of the book is Ms. Wellss meritocratic spirit. Whether youre looking for a before-you-die Michelin three-star experience (Guy Savoy perhaps or Restaurant Alain Ducasse au Plaza Ath?n?e) or wanting to sample the new bistronomy (Bistrot Paul Bert Le Comptoir du Relais) or craving something simple and perfect (L??As du Fallafel?? or Breizh Caf? for cr?pes)?? Patricia Wells tells you exactly where to go and why you should go there. You no longer have to rely on the iffy ??reviews?? of Yelp or Trip Advisor.

Included are 40 recipes from some of her favorite chefs and purveyors and?? of course?? all the practical information: addresses?? websites?? email?? hours?? closest m?tro stop?? specialties?? and more.



Amazon.com Review

Let's face it. Finding the best of the fabled cuisine in Paris can be difficult for us Americans. We're thrown off by the language?? the numerous terms for eateries?? and the French themselves?? who love to pretend they don't speak English.

That's why Patricia Wells's updated guide?? now in its fourth edition?? is a hit. With detailed information on 450 restaurants?? Wells takes readers by the hand and demystifies the culture so wel