Restaurant Michel Rostang
The most talked-about sandwich: " Le
Sandwich Tiède à la Truffe Fraîche au Pain de Campagne
Grillé et Beurre Salé ". Understand: fresh truffle
sandwich on toasted country and salted butter. Two star Michel Rostang,
has come up with this incredible sandwich. This is how gastronomic expert
Jeffrey Steingarten describes the sandwich: "Lavish quantities of
butter and sliced black truffles are allowed to infuse for a night of
two in the refrigerator between two slices of country bread, which is
then grilled on both sides so that the perfumed butter oozes into every
pore and bubble."
Restaurant Michel Rostang. 10, rue Gustave Flaubert. 17th Tel: 01 47 63 40 77.
Fauchon
The famous
"Epicerie de Luxe" -a luxurious food emporium- is also one of
the best kept secrets. Its sandwiches are delicious. Eaten with one of
Fauchon's glorious pastries, it is one of the best and cheapest meals
in Paris. One can eat at one of the small counters. They are always full
but by some mysterious law of the universe, by the time one has chosen
oneÕs sandwich, there is invariably a place available.
26, Place de la Madeleine. 8th. Tel: 01 47 42 60 11
Hôtel Prince de Galles
Its
lobster sandwich, taken at the bar of this elegant hotel, is a marvel.
As expansive as a full meal but is worth it. In the same category, the
club sandwich with "magret de canard" with a chef salad, is
one of the reasons the Hôtel Rapha‘l attracts so many beautiful
people.
Hôtel Prince de Galles. 33, ave George V. 8th. Tel: 01 53 23
77 77 ÊHôtel Raphael. 17, ave Kléber. 16th. Tel: 01
53 64 32 00
Au Vide-Gousset
The decor
of the bistrot has not changed in generations, which makes it even more
appealing to the fashion crowd who works nearby. It "croque campagne"
and sandwiches are also among the best.
1, rue Vide-Gousset. 2th. Tel: 01 42 60 02 78Ê
La Tartine.
Don't be
put off by the bleak light and the owner glued to his cash register. Its
generous slices of pain Poilâne with cheese or ham, are really wonderful.
24, rue de Rivoli. 4th. Tel: 01 42 72 76 85Ê
Ladurée
Another institution. The tea salon/patisserie prepares each day 18 different kinds of sanwiches on its "pain de mie" (soft bread). Wrapped in a cellophane paper, the sanwiches are so fresh they melt. 16, rue Royale. 8th. Tel: 01 42 60 21 79Ê
La
Cloche des Halles
The owner's
little wines are best tasted with his sandwiches with "jambon blanc à
l'os", "jambon d'Auvergne" or "pâté de
campagne." His country bread is excellent.
26, rue Coquilière. 1st. Tel: 01 42 36 93 89
Le Griffonnier
A fabulous
wine bistro with great charcuterie. 8, rue des Saussaies. 8th.Tel: 01
42 65 17 17
Toastissimo
Not French,
but still one of my favorite sandwich places: Three addresses,
but they all offer the the same delicious sandwiches on Italian bread
stuffed with "rostino" (pork roast), bresaola (a thin dried
meat), and delicious Italian cheeses.
8, rue de Marignan. 8th, Tel: 01 42 89 45 89Êor 128, rue Lamarck. 18th.
01 42 63 88 16 Web
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Le Griffonnier
A fabulous
wine bistro with great charcuterie. 8, rue des Saussaies. 8th.Tel: 01
42 65 17 17
Lina's
Even if
the atmosphere sometimes evokes a crowded airport, its sandwiches are
excellent. One of the rare places serving organic sandwiches (the bread
and the ingredients are organic). The turkey sandwich with curry is a
must.
4 rue Cambon. 1st. Tel: 01 40 15 94 95Êor 50 rue Etienne Marcel. 2nd.
Tel: 01 42 21 16 14Ê
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