5.0 Charlot, Le Roi des Coquillages, 81, Blvd de Clichy in the 9th, 01.53.20.48.00, open 7/7 hasn't changed a bit since our gang went there in the 1980's on "cook's night off." Elegant, reasonable prices and stunning decor.
One of our friends had already busted her chops out trying to find a restaurant she needed to review for a guidebook she was contributing to, that was open May 1st and after about 7 places - gave up. So when the gang suggested Charlot last night at supper I put up a brief fight: "Remember my last time - the grand aioli? It was awful" "But, John, the only thing to order is the bouillabaise." Full stop. "OK" So aside from an amuse bouche of tomato soup, that sure tasted like store-bought tomato paste, with parmesan, that's what we had, and lots of it.
With two bottles of Muscadet, no bottled water and three coffees, our bill came to 88.74 E a couple.
Go? Under the circumstances yes, despite the ever mounting decibel level (at 79.2 dB I quit) but on our way home I saw that both Lui L'Insolite and Le Cafe Qui Parle were open, so next May Day, that's where we'll be headed.
