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lunch menus €90-120, degustation menu €220, mains €82-125;
noon-2pm Thu-Fri, 7-10pm Tue-Sat;
Franklin Roosevelt)
Since 1942, this exceedingly elegant restaurant in the Triangle d'Or has hosted style icons
like Audrey Hepburn and is still a superlative choice for a twin-Michelin-starred meal to re-
member. A bellhop-attended lift/elevator, white-and-gold chandeliered decor, extraordinary
retractable roof and flawless service set the stage for head chef Christophe Moret's and
pastry chef Claire Heitzer's inspired creations. Dress code required.
TRADITIONAL FRENCH
MAKOTO AOKI
noon-2pm Mon-Fri, 7.30-9.30pm Tue-Sat; Franklin D Roosevelt)
In an
arrondissement
known for grandiose interiors and superstar chefs who are often else-
where, this intimate neighbourhood restaurant is a real find. The Japanese chef is a French-
trained
haute cuisine
perfectionist; lunch might include an extravagant bacon-morel brioche;
dinner a divine risotto with John Dory or truffles.
Grands Boulevards
TEAROOM
LE VALENTIN
8.30am-7.30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm Sun; Grands Boulevards)
Inside beautiful covered arcade passage Jouffroy, this enchanting, two-storeyed
salon de thé
slash
pâtisserie
slash c
hocolaterie
is an equally lovely spot for breakfast, light lunches like
quiches, salads,
feuilletés
(savoury-filled puff pastries) and
brochettes
(skewers), and dozens
of varieties of tea, accompanied by exquisite
tartelettes
and delectable cakes.
BAGELS
STANZ
10am-8.30pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun; Cadet)
All-natural, handmade bagels, in classic and mini sizes, are given the Parisian gourmet treat-
ment, with toppings such as smoked ham with honey mustard, rocket and pickles or chicken
and preserved lemon. Sweet varieties range from pink praline to chocolate chestnut.
ROTISSERIE
CHEZ PLUME
