Sippin' Yak

Cognac and Armagnac converge in consonants but diverge in style.

I tried the search function first and was surprised to find no mention of Helen Darroze (and her restaurant.) I am planning my dining itinerary for an upcoming trip to Paris and would appreciate a Chowhound perspective on her...

Please dont shoot the messenger. I have not been or have any proof of this even being true but I read this on another forum so here goes. lunch special at Helene Darroze. 3 hot and 3 cold Tapas plus Desert for 25 euros. Wine at 6...

SUPER helpful, btw; I’m adding Guy Savoy to this list, after reading so many positive reviews here!) Also, I recently heard about Restaurant Helene Darroze from Gwyeneth Paltrow’s blog, GOOP. Any thoughts on this...

Has anyone been to this new (2007) bistro opened by Mme. Darroze? It sounds intriguing and much less expensive than her original place on r. d’Assas.

recommend you stay away from Helene’s treasure palace. For everyone else, Helene Darroze is a very special evening in a city known for fantastic food. Of all the four-star places I’ve been to in Paris, I continually...

Any opinions about this place for a 40th bday dinner celebration for 2 people looking for a relaxed evening and good food? Not looking for some huge excessive blowout meal-#8;?I realize there are probably more fab places in...

Did you notice if the Darroze armagnacs are available for purchase as in her Paris restaurant?

Actually, I never met an actual or virtual person pleased with her Darroze experience. It’s also why I never went and don’t have my own opinion. As for Taillevent, it hasn’t been an exceptional place for food...

Any recent experiences here? http://www.darroze.com/ Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/265589#1401716

Interested in any comments. Thanks!

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Darroze used to be on Patricia Wells' list of favorites. Here are her comments for 2001:Service remains the biggest set back here, but this young chef from France’s southwest has true talent. Tapas-style bar downstairs, fine...

It’s hard to advise when you have concerns that Darroze might be too stuffy and serious, because it is on the less stuffy side of two-stars (and arguably no more stuffy than the average one-star in Paris). The decor is very...

In general I have been disappointed by the 2/3 star restaurants in Paris-I think that this class of restaurants is so much better in the provinces. The one exception, and I may be in the minority, is Helene Darroze upstairs for...