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Summary: Restauant Review
Review: I just returned from Paris and found this book to be very helpful but a bit heavy to tote around. Perhaps the future edition could be divided into 2 volumes - one for the right bank and one for the left. I was extremely pleased with a restaurant called Maceo on rue des Petits-Champs - wonderful food but disappointed with Le Grizzli- horrible service.
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Summary: Good but more of a recipe book than a guide
Review: I thought that this book was a good 'coffee-table' book overview of the restaurant scene in paris that would also be useful as a cookbook. Unfortunately I really didn't find it useful as guide because it was too lengthy and wasn't organized in way that made it easy to scan through and find a recommended restaurant in the style you are looking for.I think this book is best suited for someone who is living in Paris or moving there and wants to be able to savor many restaurants over a long period of time.
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Summary: Good, but be careful !
Review: I was expecting a conprehensive guide to the best resturantes, something along the line of a better Zagot.. this is not what this book is... there are a dozen or so reviews of different restruants.. so i was disapointed in that aspect.. but the recommendations on the outdoor markets, the food shops, the linen shops, the Kitchen shops, the bread, mustard and on and on,,, was great... worth three times the price.... but not the best if your only looking for places to eat... but I recommend you purchase
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Summary: Recommended for those with long stays in Paris
Review: I was frustrated with this book's organization. I wanted to know things like which restaurant had the best chocolate mousse in Paris, which were the best values for the money, etc. With only one weekend in Paris, this book was too detailed for me and too difficult to quickly navigate.
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Summary: This book has never steered me wrong.
Review: I, too, spent only a few days in Paris and used the first edition of this book with wonderful results. I found the absolutely best croissant and cafe au lait spot for breakfast (Laduree) and a wonderful alternate for hot chocolate and croissants (Angelina). I picknicked at Flo Prestige, had a wonderful foie gras and sauterne feast in my hotel room, found the best bread, etc. etc. I also tried two wonderful restaurants (some of these on my second Paris trip). I only wish Ms. Wells would go on to a 4th edition. I have always recommended this book and plan to take it with me for my trip this month. I was looking here at Amazon to buy the next edition. This book made my Paris trips. I only give it 4 stars, since I want a new edition!
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Summary: A Truly Marvelous Guide
Review: Just came back from 8 days in Paris and I had studied and marked on a map Wells' recommended cafes, boulangeries, patisseries, fromageries and specialty food stores. Note that I wasn't so much interested in restaurants but I've NEVER known Patricia Wells to be wrong so I can't imagine her recomendations wouldn't be excellent. Although it would be great if her book were updated again since it hasn't been in 5 years I found most of the places still there and loaded with thoroughly delicious treats. Her website patriciawells.com has updates for restaurants for those interested. The French really do food right and the baguettes, cheese, wine and pastries were exquisite. Each place has certain items that are especially delightful. Gosselin really does have a superb baguette, Calixte has croissants and pain au chocolat that are really magnificent, Malineau has fruit tarts which are exquiisite, Martin has wonderful baguette sandwiches to take with you and munch on and Kayser has many wonderful delights. Go to Paris and you will come to know what Bon Appetit can really mean.
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Summary: A Pre-Paris Reference Guide
Review: Ms Wells allows you to prepare for a gastronomic trip to Paris.
Her essential information regarding types of eateries, locations, speciality foods, terminolgy and ofcourse understanding tipping is highly descriptive and beneficial.
Choosing restaurants and food styles are of personal taste and may not reflect that of Ms Wells', but the guidelines established in this book provide many options. One can dine at a numerous amount of bistros listed in this guide and understand their specialities and price ranges effectively. As a person who has travelled to Paris, many restaurant guides are available and recommendations are abundant. I regret not having this book on my last two trips but will definitely visit some of the eateries listed in this book on my next trip.
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Summary: Don't leave for Paris without it!
Review: My husband and I left for Paris with the usual Zagat's and Michelin's . . . a friend had given us Ms. Well's _Food Lover's Guide_ . . . I argued for taking it; my husband thought it too big and heavy. Since I was the person who had read it cover to cover twice, I won. After three days, we left Zags and Michs on the shelf in the closet, and consulted Ms. Wells constantly. It helped at every moment, from the first baguette in the morning, til the last cafe at night--and certianly in between, distinguishing between all of the wonderful food, kitchen, and food/gift shops. We will not go back to Paris without it. In fact, we will likely read it all year, savoring our memories, and getting ready for next years' trip!
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Summary: Paris Essential
Review: On our first visit to Paris I wanted everything to be perfect. Thank-You Patricia Wells for guiding my husband and I to the best spots (in our price range) for pastries, lunch, dinner and chocolates. Some of my favorites: Boulangerie - Kayser, Restaurant - L'Epi Dupin, Chocolates - Chocotruffe.
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Summary: Paris Essential
Review: On our first visit to Paris I wanted everything to be perfect. Thank-You Patricia Wells for guiding my husband and I to the best spots (in our price range) for pastries, lunch, dinner and chocolates. Some of my favorites: Boulangerie - Kayser, Restaurant - L'Epi Dupin, Chocolates - Chocotruffe.
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