Expert Picks: Paris Restaurants We Can’t Wait to Support After Quarantine

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Expert Picks: Paris Restaurants We Can’t Wait to Support After Quarantine
Strawberry raspberry tart, Quinsou. Photo: Dawn Dailey Paris is not Paris without its cafés and restaurants. Part of the city’s social fabric, these venues don’t just offer memorable cuisine, but also an opportunity to people watch, laugh with friends over a cup of coffee or glass of wine, and partake in Parisian life. Needless to say, we’re counting down the days until the capital’s restaurants can open again after the Covid-19 crisis. As the lockdown is lifted, social distancing measures are still in place and the official date has not been announced– most likely in June. When restaurants finally do reopen, we will rush to support our beloved hang-outs which desperately need our support in this time of economic crisis. We asked our expert contributors: Where will you eat first? Which restaurant are you most eagerly anticipating? Here are some of their recommendations. Any favorites that we missed? Share in the comments section below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pizza_clip20 (@pizza_clip20) on May 6, 2020 at 4:10am PDT Chez Lillo “The first restaurant I’ll visit in Paris after the lockdown is lifted is a neighborhood favorite: Chez Lillo in the 20th arrondissement. This family-owned restaurant serves up Sicilian-style pizzas, pasta, and antipasti. Hungry locals are greeted by Lillo or his charming daughter, and on Friday nights, the kid-friendly restaurant is packed with boisterous eaters or those waiting for their carry-out orders.” — Allison Zinder is a professional chef, market tour guide, and writer. O’Coffee Shop “I dream of a flat white from O’Coffee Shop in the 15th. They have the best pastries, an interesting mix of European and Down Under recipes as the lovely co-owners, Tim and Matt, hail from France and Australia, and their coffee is one of the best in Paris, true to the barista culture Matt brought with him when he moved to Europe. Their lunch menu packs a punch too, but their greatest asset is the big smile they welcome you with, whether you are a regular or it’s your first time.” —Sarah Bartesaghi Truong is the founder of VeniVidiParis and a frequent contributor to Bonjour Paris. View this post on Instagram
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Lead photo credit : Strawberry raspberry tart, Quinsou. Photo: Dawn Dailey

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  • Libby
    2020-06-04 19:03:30
    Libby
    You MUST have a French teaching section in here. Describing the views and the restaurants, menus etc etc. One parisian talking slowly is very good

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