An Appetite for Paris

No one should have a bad meal in Paris! Whether a 3-star restaurant or a local bistro there should always be an excellent rapport qualité prix

 

 

Where to stay

Whether you are looking for a 4-star hotel, a cozy family-run boutique, a luxurious apartment where you can throw festive parties or a small clean sleep in a cool ‘hood we will be happy to make you feel at home.

Huitrerie Régis

in Bistros & Restos 6th to 10th Arr.
 
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There is nothing like the feeling of a repentant woman eager to atone for her sins.

An internationally renowned writer without a cell phone, let’s call her Diane Johnson, had completely forgotten our luncheon engagement, leaving me to enjoy the terrine de sanglier, pavé and fromage blanc/chantilly alone.

She insisted on treating me to lunch in expiation.  Her choice was Huitrerie Régis in the 6th. A tiny space –only 14 seats, pristine with white tiled walls serving thinly sliced saussicon, huitres, crevettes and a wine list dominated by Sancerres and Muscadets-it is simplicity personified.

Big beautiful, meaty speciales, fines de Claire, belons from Marenne Oléron, pink crevettes of substantial size, a little bread and butter, mignonette, if you wish, although I prefer to taste the salty Atlantic.

 How to eat an oyster.

A dozen to start followed by a wedge of cheese, a fruit tarte if you have room and coffee.

An assortment of Armagnac and Cognac is on hand. We skipped the digestifs but all was forgiven.

 

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Lunch was fabulous. Great food great company. Best oysters ever. Stacey Christie, Chicago

 

Huitrerie Régis is open every day except Monday from July 15-September, when Régis and two pals pack up 3 mules and do their annual climb of Jebl Toukbal, high in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. At 4,167 meters she is Africa’s tallest.

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Huitrerie Régis

3, rue de Montfaucon, Paris 75006
Paris 75006
Tel: 01-4441-1007

Closed Mid-July–Mid September

Metro: Mabillon

 

 

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Regularly scheduled literary salons with guest writers, private dinners, restaurant openings, wine tastings,market visits and cooking classes attract a discerning, sophisticated crowd who love to have a good time while they learn. Our cadre of Paris–based colleagues happily share their passion for this magical city.
   

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No one should have a bad meal in Paris! Whether a 2-star restaurant or a local bistro there should always be an excellent rapport qualité prix– relationship between price and quality. At my favorites you will be treated as a regular and have a satisfying experience. Just tell them  “Terrance sent you.”