Hello all,
I was hoping for some recommendations for not-so-touristy spots. Would love to eat some local bistros and brasseries that you felt makes this neighborhood a special place in Paris. My husband is a little diet conscious due to his condition but food in moderation should still be okay.
Sincerely,
Yvonne
You may be hard pressed to find any area more touristy than Trocadero.
My favorite way of finding a restaurant in Paris is by walking around in areas like the Marais and looking for small places with interesting menus (in French) posted outside. I've ended up eating at some great places that way. One near the Trocodero (but not in) area was Le Septième Vin on Avenue Bosquet. I also discovered Le Bistrot Du Perigord near the Sorbonne. Serving size in France is not as large as in the States so I don't think that will be a problem.
Check out recommendations from David Lebovitz, an American pastry chef who lives in Paris.
You can't get more old school than this--Au Petit Bar. "Old-school, family-owned cafe & 24-seat bar offering homestyle bistro classics alongside wine."
If you look at the photo, you'll see the zinc bar with a door at the end. While we were having dinner, the door opened and a man rose out of it! It apparently led to a basement staircase. Mom and son have owned and operated Au Petit Bar since 1966. The beef dish that I had ordered was cut into rounds with beef drippings drizzled on top--just the way my mom (her mom was 100% French) had served the same dish. It brought back a memory I didn't even know I'd had. The ages of the patrons seemed to be early 20s and much older. The 20+-year-olds drifted in one-by-one and stood at the other end of the bar, ordered drinks and chatted away. I have to get back in September!
You'll have to journey out from the Trocadero, though--24-minute Metro ride.
Thanks all for the recommendations. I've added them all to my list! Au Petit Bar looks wonderful and simple.
-Yvonne
