Bouillon�s Not Just For Soup in Paris

Where: 3 rue Racine, Paris, France, 75006

February 24, 2009 at 9:26 AM | by EricRosen | 0 Comments

Eating at this historical landmark just around the corner from the Place de l�Odeon in Paris�s St. Germain des Pres district is like taking a step back in time to the early 1900�s, with the service and menu to match.

The Bouillon Racine has been around since 1906, housed in a gorgeous Belle Epoque building with delicate iron latticework, Art Nouveau lighting fixtures, intricate woodwork, beveled mirrors, glass �paintings,� and an absinthe-green bar.

There used to be such �bouillons� all over Paris, but now only a few remain, including Racine. The restaurant owes its current glory to a renovation completed in 1996, which is also when it qualified to become a historical landmark.

We first stumbled across it a decade ago thanks to a French friend with a lot more cach� than we�ll ever have, and we�ve been coming back here ever since.

Just like the building itself, the service has all old-fashioned glory of a bygone era, with dedicated career waiters and a classic French menu. Even if you just order a glass of house wine, it comes with a little biscuit and a fruit candy to complement the flavors. Try some of the classic specialties like spit-roasted suckling pick, chicken blanquette, or cod fish with olive tapenade from Aix en Provence. There is also escargot, and homemade duck foie gras, bien sur!

The food isn�t cheap, but hey, you�re paying for ambiance�and it�s worth every centime.

Bouillon Racine is open every day from Noon-11pm. Call +33 1 44 32 15 60 for reservations.

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