Comments on: LA BONNE FRANQUETTE–The Miracle of Finding Good Food in Montmartre: B; CHEZ CASIMIR–A Great Buy Bistro Near the Gare du Nord, B-

By: Gabriel Bergin

Gabriel Bergin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:02:11 +0000

I had the sunday brunch at Casimir about a month ago. It was definitely spectacular, with all the ingredients you line up, plus a melt-on-the-plate braised beef. Just a heads-up though, we asked for a few oysters after the seafood buffet was finished, and we were spending the next night in the bathroom. I don't know if it was the virus sweeping european oysters or just a couple of bad ones, but be careful!

By: Dan Diephouse

Dan Diephouse — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:40:51 +0000

Your title made me laugh out loud - so true. So great to hear of a good place in Montmartre. Thanks

By: John Mihalec

John Mihalec — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:12:39 +0000

Listen, I agree completely, Alec. It's only in American universities where "B" is not taken, or sometimes even meant, as a compliment. Your open perspective and continuing focus on what really is, is a tonic. I still think your criticism of Benoit is the classic example of the Emperor having no clothes, and only you being willing to say that. Too many Michelin two stars are really just expensive restaurants.

By: Alec Lobrano

Alec Lobrano — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:34:15 +0000

I'm flattered to be called a tough grader, John. A 'B' means good, as it always has done, with 'A' as excellent and 'C' average, 'D' poor. The ambient grade inflation in the blogosphere does no serious food-lovers any favors. Best, Alec

By: John Mihalec

John Mihalec — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:36:16 +0000

Boy, you're a tough grader, Alec. No grade inflation for you! These read like pretty strong recommendations for only a B and B-. As I've posted before, we enjoyed Chez Casimir very much the one time we were there, and now you've given us someplace to try in the Montmartre next time..