Sandra Gustafson's Great Eats in Paris [Paperback]

Sandra Gustafson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Great Eats Paris | Publication Date: May 2004

For nearly 20 years, savvy travelers have trusted Sandra Gustafson for real finds and great value abroad. Completely revised, this beloved guide offer sin-the-know tips on the best value for your money and most unique places to eat in the City of Light. Both first-time and veteran visitors will find plenty of hot tips in these pages, thanks to the author's painstaking research. For this edition, she revisited each of the recommended restaurants, and scoured the city for the latest and greatest additions. Proven favorites in this popular series, the Paris guides, with their lively, detailed, and personal reviews, are the antidote to the least-common-denominator travel guides, and the perfect companion for anyone in search of the authentic Paris. With practical advice on transportation, reservations, holidays, and even shopping tips, the Great series is the ticket to discovering Paris at its best.

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About the Author

Sandra Gustafson has traveled throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and has lived in Paris, Prague, and Singapore. A recognized travel author with a growing, loyal readership, she currently lives in San Diego.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 10th edition (May 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811840360
• ISBN-13: 978-0811840361
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,965,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still has great restaurants at a reasonable price, October 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sandra Gustafson's Great Eats Paris (Paperback)

This is the third edition of Sandra Gustafson's book Cheat/Great Eats in Paris I bought. I still find it to be incredibly valuable. Look, if you have 50 Parisian friends and know Paris perfectly and/or what top caliber - high price restaruants this book is NOT for you. If, however, you are like me, you've noticed you can pay lots of money at a brasserie and get mediocre food, get great food but at prohibitively expensive prices, or go to places where attitude seems more important that the food itself. This book has never steered me wrong: You can get great meals at reasonable prices. The truth is, sometimes you WANT a good pizza parlor or sandwich joint if you are on a budget. But you also have the "big splurge" list and many restaurants where you can get really good food at much less than other places. I find her descriptions to be very accurate and honest - I've never gotten to a hamburger joint expecting fine dining.
Is this book for absolute conaisseurs of Parisian restaurants? No. Is it for people who want really good food and don't want to pay double if it is not necessary - YES!

One word of warning: Do call ahead before going to then restaurants. The only bad experiences we've had were when the place had changed owners/the menu/price after the latest edition had come out

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book with plenty of detail, January 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sandra Gustafson's Great Eats Paris (Paperback)

We used this book in Paris in 2001 and found it immensely useful. I'm a vegetarian and we were traveling on a very tight budget. This book helped me find restaurants that had vegetarian-friendly menu items, that were nearby, and that were in our price range.

The entries are detailed, and are arranged by arrondissement. Each entry gives the name, address, phone number, price range, hours, and whether reservations are recommended. She also notes whether English is spoken and if so, how fluently. She describes the ambience, the service, and the type of food, often listing several menu items as examples. She also writes about her favorite menu items as well as those that weren't as good in her opinion.

The book covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee/tea/internet cafes, etc. and includes all types of food, from classic French cooking to Italian, Thai, American, etc.

I do think, though, that this book may appeal most to budget travelers... although the name has changed from Cheap Eats to Great Eats, the philosophy remains the same: good food at great prices. If you want restaurants with Michelin stars, you won't find them in this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wouldn't go without it, May 4, 2004

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Chaz Smith "BGPEMP" (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sandra Gustafson's Great Eats Paris (Paperback)

I happened across a copy of Great Eats Paris by accident. I was in love the first time I opened it. I was going to Paris a week later and when I arrived, I never left without it! My previous trips to Paris have always been hit or miss when it came to eating out. However after 10 days I never ate at one bad restaurant, except of course for a recommendation from a friend. Of course, those that go for Italian instead of French food in PARIS should be disapointed.