The Great Parisian Plate Debate

Where we rationalize gluttony by immortalizing it on the web

The Great Parisian Plate Debate Food porn header image

Les Arts et Métiers (3eme)

August 17th, 2008 · Written by Christian · No Comments · Drink, The Challenge

I could fit into a solitary thimble what I recall about Les Arts Metiers. I remember that Constantino accompanied Dan and I on this final twilight mission, the only one brave enough to respond to our desperate pleas for assistance. I know that it was a Sunday. I recall that the streets were empty, as fittingly were 95% of the tables at Les Arts Metiers.

Read more →

Tags:

Le Marché des Enfants-Rouges (3eme)

August 15th, 2008 · Written by Dan · No Comments · Cheap, Eat, The Challenge

I love markets. When I lived in London I could be found most weekends at one of their many. I’d even say that Borough market was one of my favorite places in the entire city. While almost every Paris neighborhood has its own street market, few offer the smorgasbord of street food that was quite common in London. The Marché des Enfants-Rouges is the closest that I have found.

Read more →

Tags:

La Perle (3eme)

August 13th, 2008 · Written by Dan · No Comments · Drink, The Challenge

Depending who you ask, La Perle is either one of the coolest hipster dives in Paris or an over-hyped has been.

Read more →

Tags:

Let’s Talk Crêpes

May 26th, 2008 · Written by Dan · 1 Comment · Cheap, Dan's Favorites, Drink, Eat, Tangent


Everybody knows and loves crepes. If you don’t, it means you’ve either never been served a proper one, or you’re not worthy to be reading this self-declared mecca of Parisian gastronomy.

Read more →

Tags: ·