{"id":98882951,"date":"2016-02-19T13:14:14","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T18:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98882951"},"modified":"2018-05-10T13:17:12","modified_gmt":"2018-05-10T17:17:12","slug":"parisian-dining-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/parisian-dining-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Dining Parisian Style: In the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"

[mks_dropcap style=”rounded” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ff2323″ txt_color=”#000000″]A[\/mks_dropcap]merican chef, author, host, and lover of French cuisine Julia Child explained, \u201cYou don\u2019t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces\u2014just good food from fresh ingredients.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

Her words detail the philosophy\u00a0of the French bistro. Generally serving up traditional dishes, the bistros of France have become key components of French culture. Detail oriented, these eateries lend classics composed of seasonal, good quality ingredients, generally at affordable prices. As The Guardian<\/a><\/em> recently outlined it’s readers\u2019 favorite Parisian bistros, our stomachs started growling for that certain je ne sais quoi<\/em> the French bistro embodies.<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t snag a ticket to Paris<\/a> anytime soon, take a seat at a caf\u00e9 table or booth, at some of these renowned Parisian style bistros across the U.S.<\/p>\n

Buvette<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Located in the West Village in New York City<\/a>, Buvette<\/a> epitomizes the French bistro philosophy. The establishment sets out to meld restaurant, bar, and caf\u00e9 into one. With a certain old world caf\u00e9 charm meets neighborhood eatery<\/em>, Buvette serves everything from your morning espresso, to shared dishes over lunch. Buvette is led by Chef Jody Williams and also boasts a Paris location!<\/p>\n

Le Bouchon<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Frequently labeled as the closest you can get to a French bistro in Chicago, Le Bouchon lends a true taste of Paris in the Windy City. Set up in Chicago<\/a>\u2019s Bucktown neighborhood, the bistro\u2019s menu features staples like foie gras, escargot, and whole roasted Peking duck. With its small and cozy atmosphere, Le Bouchon keeps with tradition, offering classic French fare in a homey environment.<\/p>\n

Little Bird<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Settled into downtown Portland, Little Bird<\/a> is the vision of James Beard Award winning chef, Gabriel Rucker. Known for his sister restaurant Le Pigeon, Little Bird is the more affordable output of Chef Rucker. With the goal of being accessible to the everyday diner, Little Bird serves lunch and dinner in a Parisian bistro atmosphere, with a Portland<\/a> edge. For lunch, diners can feast on roasted marrow bones and salads, while dinner brings double Brie burgers and steak with frites!<\/p>\n

Brasserie By Niche<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Led by James Beard nominated chef Gerard Craft, this St. Louis<\/a> bistro might have you checking to see if you’ve really landed in Paris. Located near Forest Park, Brasserie By Niche<\/a> features a pressed tin ceiling, checkered tablecloths, and outdoor terrace. Serving dinner and brunch, the eatery sources all of its ingredients from nearby farms. Classics on the menu include onion soup, braised beef, and croque madame.<\/p>\n

[mks_pullquote align=”left” width=”300″ size=”24″ bg_color=”#dd9323″ txt_color=”#000000″]The beauty of the French bistro comes in its backbone for simplicity.[\/mks_pullquote]You don\u2019t have to have a ton of money or the most developed of palettes to appreciate what\u2019s on the menu. Dishes are downright classic, and served in environments where your neighbor could easily walk through the door on any given Friday night. While nothing beats the bistros of Paris, these U.S. based French bistros help the imagination wander overseas, without the jet lag.\u00a0Their traditional, and fresh dishes are what make the French bistro culture unique.<\/p>\n

What’s your favorite French bistro in the U.S.? Share your pick with us in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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