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himself on service. The cuisine is traditional, well-priced, and served nonstop all day, and
the exceptional wine list is reasonable (try the Sancerre white). The €39 menu comes with
a kir, threecourses,ahalf-bottleofwineperperson,andcoffee(€23-39 menus ,daily,2bis
Place des Vosges, tel. 01 42 78 58 16).
$$ Café Hugo, named for the square's most famous resident, is best for drinks only,
butifit'sbasiccaféfareyoucrave,thesettingisterrificwithgoodseatingunderthearches
(daily, 22 Place des Vosges, tel. 01 42 72 64 04).
Near Place des Vosges
(See “Marais Restaurants” map, here . )
$$ Les Bonnes Soeurs, a block from the square, blends modern and traditional fare with
contemporary bistro ambience. Cecile and Isabelle take good care of their clients and of-
fer portions that are big and inventive. The delicious and filling pressé de chèvre starter (a
hunk of goat cheese topped with tapenade and tomatoes) begs to be shared. The risotto is
très tasty, the hearty French hamburger comes with a salad and the best fries I've tasted
in Paris, and wines are well-priced. For many, a main course is plenty; others like to order
twostarters( plats from€16,no menu ,daily,8RueduPasdelaMule,tel.0142745580).
$$ Chez Janou, a Provençal bistro, tumbles out of its corner building and fills its
broad sidewalk with happy eaters. At first glance, you know this place has a following.
Don't let the trendy and youthful crowd intimidate you: It's relaxed and charming, with
helpful and patient service. The curbside tables are inviting, but I'd sit inside (with very
tight seating) to immerse myself in the happy commotion. The style is French Mediter-
ranean, with an emphasis on vegetables (€16-20 plats du jour that change with the season,
daily from 19:00—book ahead or arrive when it opens, 2 blocks beyond Place des Vosges
at 2 Rue Roger Verlomme, tel. 01 42 72 28 41, www.chezjanou.com ) . They're proud of
their 81 varieties of pastis (licorice-flavored liqueur, €3.50 each, browse the list above the
bar).
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