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A small fortune for lunch.

Commented Jan 29, 2020 on Pavyllon by Alleno in the 8th: Beautiful setting, attentive anglophonic service and food worthy of a day old star. at John Talbott's Paris

Wow, John, an 8.0 for an oyster joint? Now, I need to book my next flight! And, if I can't get in, I'm knocking on your door for bulots. Happy holidays!

Commented Dec 4, 2019 on Joysters in the 9th: As close to Shellfish/Seafood Heaven as you can get. at John Talbott's Paris

At first, seeing the headline, I wondered where, exactly, I'd find the "28e". The suburbs? Lyon? Queens? Then, I realized...typo.

Commented Oct 29, 2019 on RIWI in the 18th: what a difference a gracious hostess makes! at John Talbott's Paris

Boulud, I think you intended to say. One of Daniel Boulud's flagships.

Commented Jun 4, 2019 on Zebulon in the first under Benjamin Andreau: "Hey guys, would you move on a bit." at John Talbott's Paris

That menu board is precisely what I imagine heaven to contain.

Commented May 31, 2019 on The Oyster Club in the 4th: Oysters Anyone?: Have I got a deal for you, and in that food desert, the Marais. at John Talbott's Paris

Please keep doing this until at least 103.

Commented May 13, 2019 on La Bicyclette in the 19th: Astonishing food, prices, clientele and location. at John Talbott's Paris

I've always heard about a vineyard in Paris. So neat that you can purchase it at a restaurant in Paris. Cinsault? Not my favorite grape, but I guess conditions dictate the variety. Cheers!

Commented Apr 10, 2019 on Marcore in the 2nd: "This is good"....About as good as it gets. at John Talbott's Paris

Welcome back, John! Hope you are healed and feeling better. Highly recommend you read Bruni's op-ed in today's Times. He nails it. I feel different about the dining experience now than I did ten years ago, and appreciate you providing insight into issues of ambiance, including noise and lighting, in Paris restaurants.

Commented Apr 1, 2019 on Rooster par Frédéric Duca in the 17th: A Star is Born? at John Talbott's Paris

John: We are missing your new reviews of restaurants. Hope all is well with you and you are just dieting.

Commented Mar 12, 2019 on Review of reviews: The week of February 25th, 2018 at John Talbott's Paris

Ar Mor=Breton for la mer (the sea). A few years ago, the name of the department in Brittany known as Cotes de Nord changed its name to Cotes d'Armor. Was unable to book a table at Le Vent d'Armor during our visit in September, as it has gotten incredible press. Certainly plan to visit next time.

Commented Jan 8, 2019 on Le Vent d'Armor in the 5th: A breath of Breton fresh air blows on. at John Talbott's Paris

Menu in English...why?

Commented Jan 3, 2019 on Les Parigots in the 10th: Disappointing but cheap. at John Talbott's Paris

Boldly answering your inquiry from last week pertaining to our opinions on bad reviews, you do your readers a service by publishing a review like this.

Commented Oct 2, 2018 on Baieta in the 5th: “You ruined this place, John”. No, they did it all by themselves. at John Talbott's Paris

What service is done to readers by avoiding bad reviews? Many of us work hard for our money, and dining out is both a pleasure and an investment in our happiness. Few memories linger as sadly as the feeling of having wasted time and money in a restaurant.

Commented Sep 28, 2018 on Omertà among food writers, never diss a place. at John Talbott's Paris

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Sep 28, 2018