The Happy Fork tag:,2007:/1 2007-09-04T06:37:50Z Movable Type 3.2ysb5-20051201 Pete's Mexican Food tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1466 2007-08-26T15:02:34Z 2007-09-04T06:37:50Z Huntington Beach, CA Mexican $10 or less Our rating: 1 fork An institution in Huntington Beach, Pete's serves their take on mexican food. Get the chicken or ground beef taco - tasty ingredients, shells crisped on the grill. The carne...... Brad Huntington Beach, CA

Mexican

$10 or less

Our rating: 1 fork

An institution in Huntington Beach, Pete's serves their take on mexican food. Get the chicken or ground beef taco - tasty ingredients, shells crisped on the grill. The carne...

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Mexican

$10 or less

Our rating: 1 fork

An institution in Huntington Beach, Pete's serves their take on mexican food. Get the chicken or ground beef taco - tasty ingredients, shells crisped on the grill. The carne asada burrito includes avocado, lettuce and tomato.

Pete's Mexican Food

213 5th Street Huntington Beach, CA One block from PCH 714.960.8797

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less

Notable Staff: Carlos and Jenny Gonzales

]]> Al Dar tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1465 2007-08-22T16:22:57Z 2007-09-02T20:18:36Z Paris, France Mediterranean $10 or less Our rating: 2 forks Serving Lebanese cuisine in both a deli and adjoining full service sit down restaurant. I only tried the deli side, but enjoyed grape leaves, eggplant dip, and schwarma...... Brad Paris, France

Mediterranean

$10 or less

Our rating: 2 forks

Serving Lebanese cuisine in both a deli and adjoining full service sit down restaurant. I only tried the deli side, but enjoyed grape leaves, eggplant dip, and schwarma...

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Mediterranean

$10 or less

Our rating: 2 forks

Serving Lebanese cuisine in both a deli and adjoining full service sit down restaurant. I only tried the deli side, but enjoyed grape leaves, eggplant dip, and schwarma. Their housemade pita bread is excellent, as is their Lebanese style ice cream (gelato style). Also freshly made on premises. If you aren't in the mood for ice-cream, choose any of their Mediterranean desserts - they have dozens of choices.

Al Dar

8, Rue Frederic - Sauton Paris 75005 France One block North of Victor Hugo.Metro Maubert Reciprocity 01.43.25.17.15

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less

]]> Casa Tina tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1468 2007-08-20T00:36:52Z 2007-09-02T20:18:36Z Paris, France Mediterranean $10 to $20 Spanish restaurant. Good tapas, friendly service. If you want to taste a variety of tapas or the assortment entree. Ours included a variety of clam I have never...... Brad Paris, France

Mediterranean

$10 to $20

Spanish restaurant. Good tapas, friendly service. If you want to taste a variety of tapas or the assortment entree. Ours included a variety of clam I have never...

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Mediterranean

$10 to $20

Spanish restaurant. Good tapas, friendly service. If you want to taste a variety of tapas or the assortment entree. Ours included a variety of clam I have never had, called Couteaux de Mer (also called the Atlantic Razor Clams), which had the most amazing flavor.

Casa Tina

18, rue Lauriston Paris France West of the Arch d' Triump 01.40.67.19.24

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 to $20

Table seating, Private room, Credit cards, Beer and wine, Snappy Casual

Daily:

]]> Domaine Pommery tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1467 2007-08-19T23:45:55Z 2007-09-02T20:16:51Z Reims, France Winery If you see only one Chaimpaignery in France (in your lifetime) this is the one.English tours available several times a day. No food here, but the neighboring village...... Brad Reims, France

Winery

If you see only one Chaimpaignery in France (in your lifetime) this is the one.English tours available several times a day. No food here, but the neighboring village...

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Winery

If you see only one Chaimpaignery in France (in your lifetime) this is the one.English tours available several times a day. No food here, but the neighboring village offers many choices (see review of Le Gaulois).

Domaine Pommery

5, place General Gourand Reims 51100 France 2 hours drive North of Paris 33.0.3.26.61.62.56

Credit cards

]]> Le Coin Gourmand tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1464 2007-08-19T16:38:49Z 2007-09-02T20:16:51Z Paris, France French $10 or less Our rating: 3 forks Check the chalkboard for daily specials - they are in French and the staff speaks limited English so bring you dictionary...... Brad Paris, France

French

$10 or less

Our rating: 3 forks

Check the chalkboard for daily specials - they are in French and the staff speaks limited English so bring you dictionary...

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French

$10 or less

Our rating: 3 forks

Check the chalkboard for daily specials - they are in French and the staff speaks limited English so bring you dictionary!

Le Coin Gourmand

23, rue Moliere Paris France 01.47.03.95.72

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less

Table seating, Credit cards, Beer and wine, Casual

What To Order: Salad with goat cheese and roasted tomato

]]> Restaurant Le Charmant tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1463 2007-08-19T16:37:04Z 2007-09-02T20:16:51Z Uzerche, France French $10 or less Our rating: 3 forks Charming bistro with your choice of dining area - patio, courtyard and dining room. Typical bistro food done well...... Brad Uzerche, France

French

$10 or less

Our rating: 3 forks

Charming bistro with your choice of dining area - patio, courtyard and dining room. Typical bistro food done well...

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French

$10 or less

Our rating: 3 forks

Charming bistro with your choice of dining area - patio, courtyard and dining room. Typical bistro food done well.

Restaurant Le Charmant

19140 Uzerche Uzerche 19140 France Two hours south of Paris, a convenient stop between Lyon and Paris. 05.55.98.17.80

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less

]]> La Tour Maubourg tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1462 2007-08-19T16:33:31Z 2007-09-02T20:16:51Z Paris, France French $10 to $20 Our rating: 1 fork Chicken club was dry and tasteless. Entrecrote and frites were average as was the dessert crepes. Nice relaxing atmosphere and a comfortable patio...... Brad Paris, France

French

$10 to $20

Our rating: 1 fork

Chicken club was dry and tasteless. Entrecrote and frites were average as was the dessert crepes. Nice relaxing atmosphere and a comfortable patio...

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French

$10 to $20

Our rating: 1 fork

Chicken club was dry and tasteless. Entrecrote and frites were average as was the dessert crepes. Nice relaxing atmosphere and a comfortable patio.

La Tour Maubourg

58 Bd de la Tour Maubourg Paris 75007 France Near Place des Invalides 01.45.51.47.26

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 to $20

Daily:

]]> Fouguet's tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1461 2007-08-19T16:32:56Z 2007-09-02T20:18:36Z Paris, France French $50 or more Our rating: 1 fork If you find yourself in Paris in August sometimes you have limited, elegant dining opportunities. This is what led us to Fouget for an overpriced, forgettable meal. Luckily...... Brad Paris, France

French

$50 or more

Our rating: 1 fork

If you find yourself in Paris in August sometimes you have limited, elegant dining opportunities. This is what led us to Fouget for an overpriced, forgettable meal. Luckily...

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French

$50 or more

Our rating: 1 fork

If you find yourself in Paris in August sometimes you have limited, elegant dining opportunities. This is what led us to Fouget for an overpriced, forgettable meal. Luckily the service and the company were wonderful and the evening didn't suffer from the food nor the prices (Kir Royal 20 Euro Salade Galanga 26 Euro). *Chateau Sirene 2002 Bordeaux at $ 75 a bottle was wonderful

Fouguet's

99, Avenue des Champs Elysees Paris 75008 France 01.40.69.60.50

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $50 or more

]]> Disque Bleu tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1460 2007-08-19T16:31:28Z 2007-09-02T20:18:36Z Paris, France French $10 or less A fantastic discovery on a pedestrian friendly street near the famous restaurant Le Dome. All of the dishes we had were prepared well. We had the roast lamb...... Brad Paris, France

French

$10 or less

A fantastic discovery on a pedestrian friendly street near the famous restaurant Le Dome. All of the dishes we had were prepared well. We had the roast lamb...

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French

$10 or less

A fantastic discovery on a pedestrian friendly street near the famous restaurant Le Dome. All of the dishes we had were prepared well. We had the roast lamb special (served with a catchitore style sauce) and, a very good preparation of Steak Agneau (steak tartare). Seared, and lightly flavored - simple and elegant - in LA $ 35, but here only $ 10 Euro. Don't be put off by this combination bistro, bar, tabac, lotto ticket vending establishment. After spending a quiet lunch, wander the street and pick up some cheap fashions, and some edible gifts (for yourself or some friends) at Oliver & Co.

Disque Bleu

28, rue de Libia Paris France 01.47.63.68.70

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less

Patio, Table seating, Credit cards, Bar, Casual, Smoking

What To Order: Steak agneau (tartare)

]]> L'Entrecote de Paris tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1459 2007-08-19T16:29:42Z 2007-09-02T20:18:36Z Paris, France French $20 to $30 Our rating: 1 fork If you are craving for the traditional steak entrecote with au pavore skip this place. The prices are high ($ 8 sodas), portions small, and service poor...... Brad Paris, France

French

$20 to $30

Our rating: 1 fork

If you are craving for the traditional steak entrecote with au pavore skip this place. The prices are high ($ 8 sodas), portions small, and service poor...

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French

$20 to $30

Our rating: 1 fork

If you are craving for the traditional steak entrecote with au pavore skip this place. The prices are high ($ 8 sodas), portions small, and service poor.

L'Entrecote de Paris

29, rue de Marignan Paris 75008 France 50 yards off Champ De' Eyses 01.42.25.28.60

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30

Table seating, Credit cards, Beer and wine, Casual

Lunch and Dinner: 11:30 am to 1 am

]]> La Fourmi Ailee tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1458 2007-08-19T16:29:20Z 2007-09-02T20:18:36Z Paris, France French $20 to $30 Our rating: 3 forks La Fourmi Ailee (the mosquito I presume), get the specialty of the house, Demi Canard en croüte de sel, duck cooked in a salted dough cask - very tasty...... Brad Paris, France

French

$20 to $30

Our rating: 3 forks

La Fourmi Ailee (the mosquito I presume), get the specialty of the house, Demi Canard en croüte de sel, duck cooked in a salted dough cask - very tasty...

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French

$20 to $30

Our rating: 3 forks

La Fourmi Ailee (the mosquito I presume), get the specialty of the house, Demi Canard en croüte de sel, duck cooked in a salted dough cask - very tasty and a good value too (19.80 E) - enough for two if you get a salad or a appetizer. The beef carpaccio or one of their salads would be a good choice. Their wine list is short but has adequate selection to accompany the meal. The menu is formatted like a Trader Joe's newsletter, including education sidebars. Visit their website for an entertaining story on the history of the Latin Quarter area of Paris. (initially reviewed 06/02)

La Fourmi Ailee

8, Rue De Fouarre Paris 75005 France Near Notre Dame 01.43.29.40.99

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30

Table seating, Late night, Open Every Day, Credit cards, Beer and wine, Casual, Prix fixe menu available

Lunch: 11:30 am to 2 pm

Dinner: 7 pm to 12 midnight

What To Order: Demi canard en croute

]]> Chez Andre tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1457 2007-08-19T16:25:05Z 2007-09-02T20:18:36Z Paris, France French $20 to $30 Our rating: 3 forks A busy bistro in the gold triangle of Paris. Like most bistros the menu is filled with French standards, and in this case, very well executed. The endive...... Brad Paris, France

French

$20 to $30

Our rating: 3 forks

A busy bistro in the gold triangle of Paris. Like most bistros the menu is filled with French standards, and in this case, very well executed. The endive...

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French

$20 to $30

Our rating: 3 forks

A busy bistro in the gold triangle of Paris. Like most bistros the menu is filled with French standards, and in this case, very well executed. The endive salad with roquefort dressing (as in Roquefort, France) was a standout. The rib eye steak and rotisserie chicken are both good choices. This was my first experience with Paris taxis being called by a restaurant, and to my surprise, finding that the meter started when the cab made it's way to the restaurant - making for a doubly expensive fare.

Chez Andre

12, rue Marbeuf Paris 75008 France 01.47.20.59.57

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30

Table seating, Patio, Open Every Day, Late night, Credit cards, Bar, Casual, Smoking on patio, Smoking section, Street Parking

Daily:

What To Order: Endive salad

]]> Oliviers & Co. tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1455 2007-08-19T16:24:10Z 2007-09-02T20:16:50Z Paris, France Market/Grocery Our rating: 3 forks Friendly service and wonderful tastings offered throughout the store. Many of their offerings are created under noteworthy chef supervision. My favorite recent selection was the cherry infused balsamic...... Brad Paris, France

Market/Grocery

Our rating: 3 forks

Friendly service and wonderful tastings offered throughout the store. Many of their offerings are created under noteworthy chef supervision. My favorite recent selection was the cherry infused balsamic...

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Market/Grocery

Our rating: 3 forks

Friendly service and wonderful tastings offered throughout the store. Many of their offerings are created under noteworthy chef supervision. My favorite recent selection was the cherry infused balsamic vinegar. Yum!

Oliviers & Co.

Locations throughout Paris Paris France 0800.03.28.96

Credit cards

What To Order: Flavored balsamic vinegars, olive tapenades

]]> Ma Bourgogne tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1453 2007-08-19T16:23:52Z 2007-09-02T20:16:50Z Paris, France French $10 to $20 Our rating: 4 forks Seating is divided between a casual brasserie upstairs and a formal restaurant downstairs. The current owners have run the place for the last couple of years and luckily...... Brad Paris, France

French

$10 to $20

Our rating: 4 forks

Seating is divided between a casual brasserie upstairs and a formal restaurant downstairs. The current owners have run the place for the last couple of years and luckily...

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French

$10 to $20

Our rating: 4 forks

Seating is divided between a casual brasserie upstairs and a formal restaurant downstairs. The current owners have run the place for the last couple of years and luckily have kept many of the original recipes. including their method for Beef Bourgogne. The Aloxe Corton at 42 Euro complimented the bold beef dish and also recommended.

Ma Bourgogne

133 bd Haussmann Paris 75008 France 8th Arondishment, Metro Miromesnil 01.45.63.50.61

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 to $20

Table seating, Credit cards, Bar, Casual, Smoking section, Romantic Spot, Prix fixe menu available, Street Parking

What To Order: Beef Bourgogne

Notable Staff: Nicolas Pasqua

]]> The Estate of Versailles tag:thehappyfork.com,2007://1.1452 2007-08-15T16:38:59Z 2007-09-02T20:18:36Z Paris Vicinity, France French $10 to $20 A recommedation for Versialles is to avoid the early morning lines and start with a walk around the grand palace - gratis. You can take a tram for 6...... Brad Paris Vicinity, France

French

$10 to $20

A recommedation for Versialles is to avoid the early morning lines and start with a walk around the grand palace - gratis. You can take a tram for 6...

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French

$10 to $20

A recommedation for Versialles is to avoid the early morning lines and start with a walk around the grand palace - gratis. You can take a tram for 6 Euro, or rent bikes to aid in touring the grounds. We chose the later and really enjoyed the exercise and the ability to navigate around the water and landscape features. If you don't have a ticket her is a tip, ride to Marie Antoinette's estate, where you will find short ticket lines and can also begin with a brief tour her home. Their are several places on the grounds to grab a snack or lunch. For lunch we enjoyed the bistro.

The Estate of Versailles

Paris Vicinity France

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 to $20

What To Order: French Onion soup

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