Synopses & Reviews
Created by France's most respected food writer and critic, Gilles Pudlowski, the
Pudlo Paris guide to restaurants, cafes, bars, and gourmet shops is now available in English for the first time in its 17-year history. The
Pudlo is considered by discerning Parisians as the most informed, sophisticated, and up-to-date restaurant guide published today.
Organized by arrondissement, the guide describes almost 1,000 restaurants in every neighborhood of Paris, ranging from Grandes Tables-the paragons of the French culinary scene-to restaurants that give unusually good value for the price. The Pudlo also lists almost 300 bars, pubs, wine bars, tea salons, and cafes. And-a priceless bonus for the culinary traveler-descriptions of almost 300 specialty gourmet shops.
Gilles Pudlowski has singled out 21 of his personal favorites; 185 restaurants in settings of historical significance; 93 establishments he judges as giving especially good value for price; and 144 places where a meal costs less than 30 euros. Youll also find a Listing of Establishments by Rating and an alphabetical index singling out establishments with terrace or garden, those open on Sunday, and those open past 11 PM.
Each review in the Pudlo is updated and rewritten annually by Mr. Pudlowski. The Little Bookroom will continue to be the English-language publisher worldwide for upcoming editions of Pudlo Paris as well as Pudlo France (to be published in March 2008).
In Pudlo Paris 2007-2008 youll find: reviews of 32 Grand Restaurants-the paragons of the citys culinary scene; reviews of 965 Good Restaurants & Others-worthwhile venues in every neighborhood; and reviews of 41 of the top international restaurants.
Short profiles of 313 Shops selling:
Kitchenwares/Tabletop, Bread & Baked Goods, Wine, Cured Meat & Sausage, Chocolate, Candy/Sweets, Cutlery, Groceries, Cheese, Ice Cream, Fine Groceries, Books, Pastries, Fruit & Vegetables, Coffee, Regional Products, Prepared Food, Tea.
Descriptions of 281 casual venues throughout Paris (“Rendez-vous”):
Bars, Pubs, Wine Bars, Cafes, Creperies, Tea Salons, Brasseries.
And, prized for being the most up-to-date of the restaurant guides, 141 venues make their first appearance in Pudlo Paris 2007-2008.
Also noted: outdoor dining; open on Sunday; open after 11PM; childrens menus; air conditioning; and all prix fixe and a la carte prices.
Synopsis
One of Paris’ best kept secrets– the revered French Pudlo guide to restaurants, gourmet shops, cafes and bars– available in English for the first time in its 14-year history
Created by France's most respected food writer and critic, Gilles Pudlowski, Pudlo is relied upon by discerning Parisiennes as the most informed, sophisticated and up-to-date guide published today.
Organized by arrondissement, the guide lists and describes almost 1,000 restaurants, starting with the Grands Tables– the paragons of the capital’ s culinary scene– followed by literate and illuminating descriptions of hundreds of the most attractive and appealing restaurants in each neighborhood of Paris. Mr. Pudlowski uses a simple one to three plate award, and a cracked plate for those establishments that have failed to maintain previous standards. Restaurants that give unusually good value for the price are also noted.
Pudlo also includes brief listings for hundreds of rendez-vous– almost 300 bars, pubs, wine bars, tea salons, and café s. And– a priceless bonus for the culinary traveler– each arrondissement includes a listing of specialty gourmet shops, by type, selling: Bread and Baked Goods, Pastries, Wine, Tea, Coffee, Candy and Sweets, Chocolate, Cheese, Charcuterie, Ice Cream, Prepared Foods, Fine Groceries, Regional Products, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Cutlery, and Tabletop Items– almost 300 in all.
Each review in Pudlo is updated and rewritten annually by Mr. Pudlowski and a very small team of trusted professionals. The Little Bookroom will continue to be Pudlo’ s Englishpublisher worldwide for upcoming editions.
About the Author
Gilles Pudlowski is the restaurant critic and journalist for the French weekly magazine
Le Point ; a contributor to
Saveurs and
Bon Voyage magazines; cultural commentator and critic; a historian of French regional culinary traditions; and the author of two cookbooks,
France the Beautiful Cookbook and
Great Women Chefs of Europe.
Simon Beaver grew up in the South of England, but moved to Paris nearly 30 years ago. He initially worked as an English teacher, but soon discovered a taste for translation. For two and a half decades now, he has been adapting books, TV and movie scripts, songs and biographies into English, writing subtitles and recording voice overs. Whenever he can, he spends time at his second home on the Normandy coast, in England or in Andalusia.
Phyllis Flick is an American living in Paris who has written about Paris and French life for various publications including the TimeOut Eating and Drinking Guide to Paris. She is also co-host of the eGullet Society for Culinary Arts and Letters France forum.
Sophie Brissaud is a food writer, stylist, photographer, and occasionally a restaurant reviewer. She is also a journalist for "Saveurs" (French edition) and "Regal", as well as a translator from English to French. She has written many books: some of them in collaboration with famous chefs, some under her own identity. She lives in Paris.
Lucy Vanel is a food journalist, photographer, and writer. She has lived and worked in Lyon France since the year 2000. She serves as a Manager of the eGullet Society for Culinary Arts and Letters, and is co-host of the France forum there.