Les Fines Gueules

43 Rue Croix des Petits Champs

Paris , France http://www.lesfinesgueules.fr/

33-01-42-61-35-41

Located on a quiet side street just off the Place des Victoires, this traditional wine bar and bistro is housed in a 17th-century stone building designed by renowned architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. The three-level interior features exposed brick, a vintage zinc bar, and dome-shaped pendant lights, and seating is also available on the outdoor terrace. The seasonal menu incorporates fresh meats from well-known butcher Hugo Desnoyer, vegetables from Joël Thiébault, and breads from Jean-Luc Poujauran. In addition to signature dishes like the steak tartare, the bistro also serves more than 500 international wines, many of which are available for retail purchase.

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From Food & Wine , OCT 2008

Most of the fish dishes, such as moist pan-seared cod with Provençal vegetables, pair surprisingly well with reds, like the gutsy Matin Calme Sans Temps, a Carignane blend from the up-and-coming Roussillon region....MORE
– Best Paris Wine Bars: Les Fines Gueules

From the From the May 2008 Food & Wine Go List

The name is a pun on “conserves,” a reference to the house-made preserved foods (like pickled Chioggia beets) that chef Stelio Perombelon uses on his elegant, inexpensive French menu—and packs in jars for customers to take home.

We loved: Cornish game hen with verjus.

Insider tip: Diners can buy private-import French wines to go.

Last updated Wed Feb 22 00:36:55 UTC 2012