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You want to go where?
My impression is that this is what the new OP is looking for. I think sometimes foodies get so wrapped up in things being creative that they forget the classics. Add to that the problem that too many restaurants follow that trend and what you end up with is too many restaurants that focus on creativity and end up either creating nightmares or missing the boat on execution or both.
I would rather have a more commonplace meal that is well-executed than a creative meal that isn't.
In this thread, I was merely looking for updated information about the recommended Le Grand Bistro (which I am aware is just normal, good bistro food and not michelin level food).
But in the new thread that I started, you are absolutely right that I am looking for mid-range,good quality restaurants/ bistros.
I think that is a useful subject for a thread; not everyone who comes to Paris can afford the very fancy restaurants and even those who can, won't necessarily want to eat two meals a day for the duration of the holiday in very expensive restaurants (apart from everything else, it takes sooo long and involves at least a minimum level of dressing up).