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Book a Table At a Grocer's

Les Papilles
Classic bistro cuisine served at small tables next to shelves of olive oils, jams and wines. DETAILS 30 Rue Gay-Lussac; 011-33-1-43-25-20-79.

Bellota-Bellota
A menu of dishes based on the shop's Spanish hams, cheeses and premium canned goods. DETAILS 18 Rue Jean-Nicot; 011-33-1-53-59-96-96.

Da Rosa
A deli with a few tables and a selection of specialty foods favored by local chefs. DETAILS 62 Rue de Seine; 011-33-1-40-51-00-09.

Rouge Saint Honoré
A shop specializing in tomato products, with a menu of tomato-based dishes. DETAILS 34 Pl. du Marché-Saint-Honoré; 011-33-1-42-61-16-09.

Follow the Young Protégés

Café Moderne
A stylish gastro-bistro, with chef Sébastien Altazian, who trained with Michel Rostang. DETAILS 40 Rue Notre-Dame-des-Victoires; 011-33-1-53-40-84-10.

L'Ourcine
Creative bistro cooking from Sylvain Danière, an acolyte of Yves Camdeborde, formerly of La Régalade. DETAILS 92 Rue Broca; 011-33-1-47-07-13-65.

La Famille
Some of the most inventive cooking in Paris, from up-and-coming chef Inaki Aizpitarte, a protégé of Gilles Choukroun. DETAILS 41 Rue des Trois Frères; 011-33-1-42-52-11-12.

L'Ami Jean
A fiercely regional Basque menu from La Régalade veteran Stephane Jego. DETAILS 27 Rue Malar; 011-33-1-47-05-86-89.

Eat at a Cooking School

L'Atelier des Chefs
Half-hour classes, with lunch. DETAILS 10 Rue de Penthièvre; 011-33-1-53-30-05-82.

École Supérieure de Cuisine Française Ferrandi
Modern cuisine prepared and served by students. DETAILS 28 Rue de l'Abbé Grégoire; for reservations in English, contact Stephanie Curtis: 011-33-1-45-27-09-09.

Go To the Grand Restaurants at Lunch

Le Meurice
Lunch from Michelin two-star chef Yannick Alléno in one of Paris's most opulent hotels. DETAILS 228 Rue de Rivoli; 011-33-1-44-58-10-55.

Le Grand Véfour
Guy Martin's modern French cooking in a historic, Michelin three-star restaurant. DETAILS 17 Rue de Beaujolais; 011-33-1-42-96-56-27.

Le Bristol
Michelin two-star cuisine from chef Eric Fréchon. DETAILS Hôtel Bristol, 112 Rue du Faubourg St-Honoré; 011-33-1-53-43-43-40.

Trust in Serendipity

Angl'Opéra
Exquisite food from chef Gilles Choukroun. DETAILS 39 Ave. de l'Opéra; 011-33-1-42-61-86-25.