Michelin 3* restaurants in Paris
Oct 2, 2014, 8:07 am
#46
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Regarding the rude customers at L'Arpege -
After they left, seemingly oblivious to my icy glare, I mentioned it to the waiter. He looked surprised and claimed that he had not seen (or heard) this happen. Given that L'Arpege does not play background music, I really think it is impossible that none of the staff noticed. Oh well.
On the flip side, the waiter did proceed to say some humorous things at the group's expense involving their tardiness, wealth, and manners. Professional? No. But funny.
After they left, seemingly oblivious to my icy glare, I mentioned it to the waiter. He looked surprised and claimed that he had not seen (or heard) this happen. Given that L'Arpege does not play background music, I really think it is impossible that none of the staff noticed. Oh well.
On the flip side, the waiter did proceed to say some humorous things at the group's expense involving their tardiness, wealth, and manners. Professional? No. But funny.
Oct 2, 2014, 3:35 pm
#48
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Regarding the rude customers at L'Arpege -
After they left, seemingly oblivious to my icy glare, I mentioned it to the waiter. He looked surprised and claimed that he had not seen (or heard) this happen. Given that L'Arpege does not play background music, I really think it is impossible that none of the staff noticed. Oh well.
On the flip side, the waiter did proceed to say some humorous things at the group's expense involving their tardiness, wealth, and manners. Professional? No. But funny.
After they left, seemingly oblivious to my icy glare, I mentioned it to the waiter. He looked surprised and claimed that he had not seen (or heard) this happen. Given that L'Arpege does not play background music, I really think it is impossible that none of the staff noticed. Oh well.
On the flip side, the waiter did proceed to say some humorous things at the group's expense involving their tardiness, wealth, and manners. Professional? No. But funny.
Oct 2, 2014, 3:47 pm
#49
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we were dining in a small restaurant out in the countryside of france on a christmas eve. a couple had brought their au pair and the two kids with them. the kids were wild and very noisy. we complained. the owner and wife, apologized and took us into the kitchen where we were treated to a "chef's" table for the meal.
most better dining establishments are prepared to serve customers when someone gets out of hand.
most better dining establishments are prepared to serve customers when someone gets out of hand.
Last edited by CGRA; Oct 2, 2014 at 3:57 pm
Oct 3, 2014, 1:20 am
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My top two restaurants in Paris are Bernard Loiseau's Tante Marguerite and Tante Louise.
http://www.bernard-loiseau.com/uk/ta...marguerite.php
http://www.bernard-loiseau.com/uk/ta...nte-louise.php
I don't believe you will be disappointed at either.
But the best is the home restaurant in Saulieu http://www.bernard-loiseau.com/uk/sa...arte-menus.php
http://www.bernard-loiseau.com/uk/ta...marguerite.php
http://www.bernard-loiseau.com/uk/ta...nte-louise.php
I don't believe you will be disappointed at either.
But the best is the home restaurant in Saulieu http://www.bernard-loiseau.com/uk/sa...arte-menus.php
Jan 4, 2015, 5:31 am
#51
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L'arpège does definitely not worth is 3*: food used to be innovative some 10 years ago but is quite common now and service is not up to a 3* restaurant. More generally, the rule is not to go to a starred restaurant in Paris: you will pay an extravagant price for a food and service wich are not worth it.
Jan 4, 2015, 2:30 pm
#52
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L'arpège does definitely not worth is 3*: food used to be innovative some 10 years ago but is quite common now and service is not up to a 3* restaurant. More generally, the rule is not to go to a starred restaurant in Paris: you will pay an extravagant price for a food and service wich are not worth it.
Jan 5, 2015, 3:39 am
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Jan 5, 2015, 10:51 am
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Rate wise, cost of living is higher in Paris
Is there a lot of Michelin star restaurants in Wallonie ?
I did a couple of Michelin restaurants in Brussels and was not impressed. (especially "comme chez soi" regardless of the food, the dining room = 0 star)
Feb 20, 2015, 7:30 am
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Michelin may more generous in Paris
Rate wise, cost of living is higher in Paris
Is there a lot of Michelin star restaurants in Wallonie ?
I did a couple of Michelin restaurants in Brussels and was not impressed. (especially "comme chez soi" regardless of the food, the dining room = 0 star)
Rate wise, cost of living is higher in Paris
Is there a lot of Michelin star restaurants in Wallonie ?
I did a couple of Michelin restaurants in Brussels and was not impressed. (especially "comme chez soi" regardless of the food, the dining room = 0 star)
Best one in my opinion is Nuance in Duffel (only 2 star, but really nice)
Le Chalet de la Forêt and L'Air du temps are also on the rise, but haven't been yet. These are both in Walonie.
Sergio Herman (used to have the 3 star restaurant Oud Sluis and has the new 1 star restaurant Pure C) also opened a new restaurant in Antwerp : The Jane
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