We have been to Paris a number of times and have a tradition of going to Juveniles our first night there. We are usually jet lagged but want something nice and simple and Juveniles hits the spot. Relaxing, fun, good wine, good food - makes us feel like we are in Paris
Yep. So I’m with @Sarah_Kirschbaum on this one. It also made our white(Jura as well) a little awkward. Maybe a red would’ve better?
We met a somm dining next to us that night who didn’t like the vegetarian non dairy menu they created for her at Cypsele. Which Sarah also points to— it may be better to keep the menu a little longer than just a day to refine?
Now you all made me want to try Ebene next time.
Great notes, thank you Sarah. I must give Toutain another try. I had a bizarre lunch there 8 or 9 years ago, posted way upthread I think, shouting and pot slamming in the kitchen, staff like frightened rabbits. I recall the food being fine but the mood in the room was so tense that it was impossible to find any enjoyment in it. Maybe Chef has mellowed with age, and success…
Ebene sounds wonderful and is on my list for my next trip. I think we had broadly similar experiences at Cypsele. A shame that EME had an off night.
Was Le Doyenne the Yannick Aleno place on the Champs Elysee?
No, there’s only one restaurant called Le Doyenné that I am aware of, about an hour outside Paris. None of Yannick Alléno’s restaurants have a similar name, but they are located in the Pavillon Ledoyen, which is probably the source of confusion. Similar letters, arranged differently. 
I can’t say if EME had an off night, or if I just disliked the food. I suspect it’s a combination - the temperature issues were failures of execution, but given @MadsW similar impressions, clearly the acid-driven dishes are a consistent choice.
We drank 2023 Domaine Matrot Blagny 1er Cru La Pièce-sous-le-Bois Rouge.
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As a data point, I was able to book a table for dinner at Cheval d’Or yesterday when the window opened (2 weeks). When I looked several hours later, there were still openings at the counter available for the same night.
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Every now and again, gluttony is in order. The always delicious Caviar Kaspia baked potato with 50g Imperial Baeri. And vodka.
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Vodka? And where?
We will be staying near Le Grand Vefour. Always wanted to go for the beauty even though the magic and elegance have long since left. I will not have high expectations but do not want to be totally grossed out by a room of loud, picture taking visitors.
Some of the comments in the reviews create some concern:
We arrived on the dot for our 7 pm reservation, and were graciously welcomed. They took my jacket and our backpack
- super old, quiet, and has the target audience of the wealthy upper class
The moment I knew it was going to be a memorable meal was when the doorman asked for my jacket. At first, I refused, knowing what was underneath.
Upon his continued insistence, I yielded the jacket and felt tremendously underdressed, yet confident of being in a 5 Star Restaurant wearing compression sleeves and a running t-shirt,
My only complaint: the GREEN salad had PURPLE leafs mixed
The worst meal I’ve had in my many trips to Europe. Our waiter was nice but spoke no English
The very attentive and kind servers were chatting while looking at their phones right next to the customers
clearly the goal now is to make money and cram in customers, not to maintain a more than century-old image…so they are targeting Americans with a cafeteria-style organization! ,
Alternative would be the nearby Maison Ruggieri , but this sounds beyond weird from their website. They mix food and poetry??
Any advice?
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I had lunch at Le Grand Vefour a few years ago and loved every minute of the experience.
Staff, food, ambiance, surroundings, history… All of it.
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Vasco Gamay made by Tristan Renoux, co-owner of Les Arlots and Billili Wine Bar. Les Arlots is my favorite small bistro in Paris. Cooking by Thomas Brachet and wine/FoH by Tristan. The wine was delicious. Vasco is named for Tristan’s son. That Tristan would leave a bottle of his wine for us as a gift on a night he is off is one of countless reasons why we love Paris.
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Is it Vasco or Vasco de Gamay? Asking, as the latter is really funny and would match the ship graphic.
This wine is Vasco de Gamay; and, yes, the pun is intentional. He also makes a white or two under the Vasco label.
Haven’t been to Baronne, but been to a few Paris Society restaurants (Gigi Paris, Gigi Saint-Tropez, Revka Saint-Tropez, Girafe, Monsieur Bleu, Le Piaf, etc), and they all have a few things in common:
- a very aesthetic interior
- a mostly young-ish instagram crowd
- mediocre food
- arrogant service
I don’t mind going to their restaurants because I know what to expect, but if you’re looking for a culinary experience, their restaurants aren’t for you.
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Waking up to the sad news about the fire that decimated Le Marche des Enfants Rouge overnight. Thoughts with Les Enfants du Marche, Butcher of Paris and other market inhabitants that made visits there special.
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OMG that is terrible. How sad. 
Horrible, tragic news. Awful for all the visitors who loved it, but simply devestating for so many whose hearts and souls have been poured in there.
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Fuck. Fuck fuck fuck.
I was there yesterday for lunch.
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