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The French food is famous all over the world and has a rich history of fine cuisine that is taken very seriously, with Paris restaurants serving some of the finest food in the world.

 

Also, with thousands of different Paris restaurants like well known bistros to cafes or top table restaurants serving haute cuisine, you will not be disappointed with the quality of food, no matter how big or small your budget is.

 

But, choosing a restaurant in Paris can literally give you a real headache, as you will be spoilt for choice, then on the other hand it’s the kind of problem that is nice to deal with, as there is something  to suit everyone’s palate, so why not try something a little different, like Japanese food in France, or you could opt for numerous other International varieties of cuisine from Mexican, American, Turkish, Italian, Brazilian like the very popular Brasil Tropical that also has a cabaret show, Spanish, Indian, and many more to excite those taste buds.

 

Now, of course the finest way of eating in Paris is at a top table restaurant that serves haute cuisine, but I would say that you will need a healthy bank balance for this, as this type of meal has elaborate preparations and presentations, which is reflected within the price, with many costing over 200 or 500 euros per person.

 

But do not worry too much, most Paris restaurants have a Menu du Jour, that normally means you can order a reasonably priced meal from a set menu, with the food prepared from the freshest produce that is available locally.

 

However, if you are looking at having breakfast out is more than likely to be at a Patisserie or cafes in Paris, where you can get croissants, bread, numerous varieties of cheese and cold meats, plus pastries that are usually accompanied by a cup of strong black coffee, but if you prefer white coffee, then just ask for cafe au lait.

 

Also, one quick point, whilst you are experiencing this fabulous city of Paris and its food, you will come across numerous different cafes and bistros in Paris that have indoor and outdoor dining, but if you do decide to eat outside on the terrace, there is often an additional charge added to your bill. 

 

Do also please remember that most of the shops in France close for at least two hours at lunch time, which is when most of the French have their main meal, and today there are now lots of restaurants providing a Brunch type service, so it is a great time to re-fuel before continuing your sightseeing of the Paris landmarks.

 

But if you do need to have a snack in the afternoon prior to an evening meal, the best option is to go to a Brasserie as they are usually open all day and serve the same food, whatever the time.

 

Another great passion in France is having a glass of French wine, especially with a meal, in fact it is like a French tradition and is almost expected in most restaurants, and when you are served a normal table wine in France do not think that this is a cheap and hopefully cheerful option, as most of the table wines served are very good quality, but you if you wanted you can often purchase a more reasonably priced wine or even one of the a more expensive wines available.

 

But thinking about this, normally the wine is paired with your meal, so when dining at a good quality restaurant, it is customary to order a different wine to accompany each different dish served, to enhance the cuisine and not take away from any of its exquisite tastes. 

 

With so many different Paris restaurants, which one is for you? You could try something a little different like the Musee du Vin, which is a wine museum, so you can learn about wine making and its history, plus of course do some wine tasting at the same time, then you can even enjoy a fabulous meal along with the wine.

 

Still not sure about where to go for your next evening eating out in Paris, then why not pick up the free restaurant guide called Le Carnet Gourmand, which lists around 200 restaurants in Paris, who are registered with the Tourism office,

 

One last point we would like to make, the Parisians tend to dress up for an evening meal and many restaurants require a jacket or even dinner attire, so do always check what the dress code is when booking, or you may be refused entry!

 

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L'Attracco Via Regina 101 - Laglio From the sleepy town of Laglio, where George Clooney previously bought his lake-side villa, you can easily reach the motorway to Milan and all airports. Moving north from Como, following the lower water-side road ‘Via Vecchia Regina' passing Argegno and Menaggio, you will arrive in front of a romantic, beautiful restaurant with lake view terraces. The restaurant is open during the summer months serving a tasty lunch or dinner to welcome guests. For those who are interested, the restaurant offers a new idea to ‘dinner with friends'; why not hire "your own chef at your home" to prepare exactly what you fancy eating! Reservations: Tel            Fax +39.031.401278

La Comacina Via Statale 14 - Sala Comacina In a tranquil, picturesque setting on Comacina island, restaurant La Comacina  faces the panoramic "terrazza a lago". Recently renovated with a friendly atmosphere and a visible kitchen where everyone can catch a glimpse of the chef at work. Serving typical delicious plates of the region, the chef with satisfy your every need. The dining room can host up to 70 people with the terrace seating around 30. Its possible to organise work dinners, themed evenings, weddings and confirmations. For reservations telephone: 0344 55035

Namaste  Piazza San Rocco 8 - Como Since 1998, restaurant Namaste has been serving up authentic and unique Indian delights.  Offering selected Indian specialities, prepared in the traditional manor, using herbs and spices imported directly from India. Each plate served has been created with attention to detail using typical Indian customs. There is also a vegetarian menu. The restaurant has been recommended by the Red Michelin Guide.  It also has a take-away service. For resevations 031.261642

Fish House Via carso 10 - Como   This pleasant friendly restaurant situated just outside Como city in an suburb called "Como Sole" is a perfect place to spend a romantic, peaceful evening with friends and loved ones. A place where you can be sure to appreciate delicious and tasty italian pizzas. Make your booking at 031.302748

La Divina Qugina Via Borgovico 107 - Como This cosy and welcoming little local uses peaceful tones and tranquil music, creating a calming, relaxing atmosphere.  Here its possible to eat well, sip decent wine, listen to good music and chat the night away. For reservations telephone:  0039. 031.576088

Ristorante Miralago  Cernobbio Our restaurant, with its specialities and the impecable service which it offers to its guests. Enjoy a beautiful view of the lake...   Reserve your table

Ristorante Antico Mognano Como Passion and quality will offer you a wonderful meal. Would you like some fresh fish? This is the right place!   VIDEO PRESENTAZIONE   For reservations

Trattoria del Vapore  Cernobbio Characteristic place where you can taste specialities of Lake Como with great wines. 30 seats open air. Little wine shops.   For reservation

Trattoria Cacciatore Brunate Small restaurant where simple food becomes a speciality! For a casual dinner with friends. Reachable by funicular from Como   For reservation

La Trela Verceia A restaurant nearby a beautiful garden, where rocks, stones and wood are important elements with water that flows softly, giving you a charmant awesomeness.     For reservations

Villa Geno Como The room is spacious and refined, in a style just as traditional and alluring as that of the cuisine. For the summer, an ample veranda, the rightful source of pride of the Villa, enables lunch and dinner to be enjoyed in a very pleasant cool atmosphere   Reservation

Ristorante Sant'Anna 1907 Como  Maitre Gabriele Vitelli and chef Enrico Bernasconi are delighted to welcome you to Ristorante Sant'Anna 1907, an ideal venue for having a pleasant time while enjoying  genuine and refined dishes. The culinary style, which combines the tradition of italian cuisine with original and avant-garde options, perfectly blends with the rooms' elegant and refined ambience. Sant'Anna 1907 : for special and unforgettable moments. Reservation

This came up at random on my forum, so I figured I'd make a little post about it. I grew up in New York. We, arguably, have the best delis on the planet. An argument could probably be made about the nouveau delis that are emerging nationwide, but I find the experience of eating at an authentic jewish style ny deli to be one of the most unique culinary experiences you can have while not breaking the bank. The hallmarks of this style of deli are high quality meats and cheeses on enormous sandwiches. for a decently low price. To be sure the deli you're at is authentic, here are a few things to look for.

-Halva

It's a type of mediterranean candy that's usually vaguely hard to find outside of traditional delis and the occasional grocery store. Rather tasty, and with a totally unique texture.

-Nova Lox

Screw smoked salmon. I know that's technically what it is, but a real deli will call it by it's traditional name. A bagel with lox and cream cheese is a new york classic, and a deli that calls it what it is will most likely make it better than other places. Nova, in particular, is higher quality than most of the traditional smoked salmon you can find at lower quality delis. Bonus points if they cut their own.

-Reubens/Rachels

A real classic deli will pride themselves on this sandwich. Either corned beef or pastrami, swiss cheese, thousand island dressing, and either sauerkraut (reuben) or cole slaw (rachel) on rye bread. The whole is greater than the sum of it's parts, and a real quality deli will make this sandwich better than anywhere else, and brag about it. I'm a firm believer that every style of food has a hallmark that you can use to guage the quality of the rest of the food. chinese have their dumplings, indian has it's curry, italian has it's marinara. You can always trust that if these are done well, the rest of the food will be as well.

-Sassy Counter Help


I don't know what it is, but I find if the people behind the counter are sassy and not afraid to mess with the customers, the food as a rule is usually better. Especially for this type of deli, there's a certain type of attitude that you expect from the people behind the bar. Part of the full experience of a ny style deli is going in, being confused as hell about what to order, and giving/getting a decent ribbing from the people behind the counter. Sassy staff builds a stronger rapport, in my opinion, and if the staff isn't afraid to mess with the customers it brings the feel of the ny deli to life.

-Tongue

Bear with me on this. You don't have to eat it, but a good deli *always* offers grilled beef tongue. It's a hallmark of the genre of cuisine. I've personally never eaten it, but I've never eaten at a deli that carried it and not thoroughly enjoyed the food.

That's basically it. If you find a deli that contains most of these traits, chances are you're at a pretty good deli. If you manage to luck into finding all of them, frequent the hell out of that place. The classic deli is starting to be replaced by some of the more modernized nouveau delis, and while they are a decent experience at times, the traditional deli is a slice of americana that's in real danger of going extinct.

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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Heart Attack Grill — a theme restaurant whose specialties include the Quadruple Bypass Burger and Flatliner Fries, cooked in pure lard — is making health-care professionals' blood pressure rise, and not because of the menu..

It is because of the waitresses' naughty nurse uniforms......

[the story continues]

I dunno, personally, I'm most interested in being pushed out to my car in a wheelchair after finishing my meal.  This "service" is offered to their "best patients".  These "patients"  are those who order and finish off a Triple or Quadruple Bypass Burger.To me the triple bypass burger looks obscenely big,. The Quadruple is simply unthinkable. I'm not sure if I'd be up to the challenge of the Triple, let alone the Quadruiple..

So I guess I'll have to forgo the wheelchair and just get a double bypass.

Fortunately that will be easy. The Heart Attack Grill's one and only Location is just under 19 miles from me.  I'll have to check it out soon. It had somehow escaped my newshound mom's radar as well as mine (till now that is).

The burgers and fries sound awwesome. I've never found the food at Hooters to be anything special. And the "nurse" theme at The Heart Attack Grill is much more clever than the Hooters Girls.