Comments on: Frenchie: A Terrific Modern Bistro, A-

By: S. C.

S. C. — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:22:26 +0000

Thanks Alec, it's nice to know that it's not just me! I will do exactly as u say, that's a great plan. I'll go to the wine bar and experience their food first and see how it goes. I've been steadily making reservations this week, many with your guidance. Merci.

BTW, u were right about Le Maurice for lunch, it was magical. This time around however, I will make myself stick to the set lunch!

All my best,

~SC

By: Alexander Lobrano

Alexander Lobrano — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:49:04 +0000

Dear S.C., Since Frenchie is such a wonderful restaurant--simple, but charming and really good, I despair at the fact that they haven't yet sorted out a more customer friendly reservation system. Alas, my only suggestion is that you go to the wine bar early one night, see if you like the food, and then go across the street to see if they might have a table open during your stay. If you explain that you followed this strategy, I think they might be sympathetic to your plight. All best, Alec

By: S. C.

S. C. — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:18:35 +0000

Hi Alexander! I am a reader of yours and have both editions of your book. Your tips were right on when I was in Paris in 2009. Merci! I was wondering what your best tip was on getting a reservation at Frenchie. I am coming back to Paris Feb 26th-March 10th (yay!) and have had NO SUCCESS with calling them between their set reservation hours of 3-5 PM. No one ever answers the phone! I read your entry on the new wine bar across the street so maybe that's where we will end up...

Frustrated but willing to persevere,

~S. Cha :)

By: Manu

Manu — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:16:25 +0000

The name may perpetuate the supposedly erroneous notion that French are nicknamed ‘Frenchie’ but it was indeed Gregory’s nickname both in London and New York; hence the name of his restaurant.I wasn't quite sure about it at 1st but now i think it's actually a terrific name. Best.