The Paris edition of Zagat Survey was released earlier this month, and Taillevent was voted No. 1 restaurant for the 11th year in a row. Sadly, in January, the Vrinat family, who owns Taillevent, lost its head, Jean-Claude, who died at 71. But Parisians said the place is still stellar.
A friend went a couple weeks ago and told me that she thought eating at Taillevent is like being in a dream. You just can't believe you're in a place where everything -- from the greeting at the door to the exquisite tableware to the remarkable food -- is so perfect. The bill, she said, mirrors this perfection (about 500 euros for two with one bottle of wine).
I went twice, both times when t[...]