Book Review: Clotilde's Edible Adventures in Paris

One thing we knew for sure going to Paris is that we didn't want to dine at musty fusty multi-Michelin starred restaurants.  Yes, yes I know some are surely stellar, but it just wasn't our scene.  In fact, we didn't even want to make any reservations, period.  So when we came across Clotilde's book, we knew we'd hit pay dirt.  Clotilde Dusoulier is the author of the successful food blog Chocolate & Zucchini, as well as a few books.  This one is her personal take on what's good eating in Paris, by arrondisement.

One of the best things about this book is that she doesn't stop at restaurants.  In fact, only about half the book is devoted to what she calls "Eats."  The other half is devoted to "Shops" but only those we really care about - fromageries, epiceries, and the like.  Even poissonneries have their own section.  She has a few suggestions for culinary bookstores, and places to find cookware etc.  Even if you don't have a kitchen at your disposal, it is more than a little fun to stop in some of these authentically Parisian markets! 


Her restaurant reviews give you a very personal idea of the decor and cuisine that you can expect, along with useful things like phone numbers and operating hours.  She even has a section on how to order in French restaurants for the language challenged.


Highly recommended!  Find a copy here.