Cheap Eats in Paris [Paperback]

Sandra Gustafson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1998 | Series: Cheap Eats

Not just for people travelling on a shoe str ing, this guide represents the best deals for the best meals . It provides descriptions and key information for over 100 cafes, bistros, brasseries and restaurants that offer ''good value''. '

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

With more than 20,000 cafes, bistros, brasseries, and restaurants, Paris can intimidate the average hungry traveler. After all, in Paris of all places "...you don't want to waste time and money on a mediocre meal when you could be eating magnificently and paying less just around the corner." In the 1998 edition of Cheap Eats in Paris, you will find more than 200 listings, running the gamut from tearooms and wine bars to macrobiotic restaurants and boulangeries, and even nonsmoking establishments.

Author Sandra Gustafson shares with us her secrets for eating well on a budget: order the set menu (formule) or the plat du jour à la carte, house wine (vin de la maison), and tap water (l'eau ordinaire). Or, cut expensive corners by seeking out fast food à la Française (le snack). Included is a list of unacceptable activities that will indubitably offend Parisian wait staff, such as ordering only drinks from a table with a cloth or place mat (they are reserved for patrons ordering food), drinking coffee with a meal, and asking waiters for a doggie bag or to split a dish. A substantial glossary of food terms and menu items is a thoughtful addition.

Listings are arranged by arrondissement and provide information on hours, reservations, credit card usage, special menus, availability of English, and nearest metro stops. Gustafson's ample depictions evoke lush images of décor, ambiance, and, of course, cuisine that is nothing short of magnifique, ensuring that your next meal in Paris will be exactly what you were hoping for. --Jhana Bach

Product Details

• Paperback: 251 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 8th edition (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811818136
• ISBN-13: 978-0811818131
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,931,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't go to Paris without it!!, October 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cheap Eats in Paris (Paperback)

My husband and I ate our way around Paris using this book. The one time we didn't use it -- the meal was terrible and expensive. One memorable meal was at a little place where we had to wait outside for a table. About 3 couples were waiting when the door opened and out came a plate with appetizers on it. The owner sent them out to us to keep us happy while waiting!!! This place was a "mom and pop" type of place but even the more expensive places were delightful. Call ahead-- the hours sometimes are wrong. It's like the restaurant bible of Paris.

27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wasted money, April 26, 2000

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Bonnie Lind "bonli" (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cheap Eats in Paris (Paperback)

We bought this book in the hopes of finding good cheap restaurants in Paris. Not so. This book was completely useless. The phone numbers of many of the restaurants are inaccurate, and some of the restaurants do not even exist anymore. Each time we tried to use this book to find a place to eat, we came up empty handed. In fact, we found some wonderful places just by walking around. I certainly would not recommmed spending your money on this book.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Seems outdated, June 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cheap Eats in Paris (Paperback)

We have been living in Paris for the last 4 months and have tried to use this book with varied success. We have found may of the entries outdated. In fact the first two restaurants we tried to find no longer exist. Many of the "Eats" are by no means cheap (Paris is expensive anyway). There are lots of cheaper ways to eat well in Paris. We have had about the same luck trying places that look interesting.