March, 1927 / BY ARTHUR MOSS
Hot Groceries
Ambassador Hotel, Boulevard Haussmann
Food and drink in all languages, including Quick Lunch. Wonderful Service.
Hotel Commodore, Boulevard Haussmann
A welcome addition to the growing list of up‑to‑the‑minute restaurants of the town.
Chatham Grill, Hotel Chatham, rue Daunou
Best steak in town. Don’t forget the chef. He’s the one Orpen forge painted. Head waiter, Rosa.
Ciro’s, rue Daunou
Directed by General Julien and Admiral Maurice and Commodore Gaillard and Vice‑Presidents Gaspard and Henri. Dinner dances.
Noel Peter’s, Passage des Princes off Boulevard des Italiens
Italian food with Moorish decorations. They dance there as well.
Ambassadeurs, avenue Gabriel
Edmond Sayag presents a transplanted Broadway show. Try to look important and signal to Mario or Cavallo, and maybe you’ll get a table, maybe. Dinner is served around 9:30.
Louis Sherry, rue de Castiglione. Also, Rond Point des Champs‑Élysées
Good luncheon places. Add: Ice‑cream Sodas.
Vieux Logis, rue Lepic
Much Montmartre atmosphere, far from the maddening crowd. Plus good food.
Artists’ Grill, rue Pigalle
Moderate prices. Frequented largely by Thespians, the joint owners being Fred Payne and Clif Thompson.
Johnny’s, rue de Port‑Mahon, near the Opera
Moderate prices. The impresario’s name is Johnny.
Louigi’s, rue du Colisée
When bigger and better lunches for the money are served, Louigi will serve them. Bring your pet canine, as the establishment also boasts a Dogs’ Bar.
Laurent, Lower Champs‑Élysées
Elegant food, served on a terrace or indoors. The manager was aide to one of the American Big Guns during the War.
Twelve o’clock and All’s Swell
The Blue Room, rue de Caumartin
The manager is William Reardon, the Captain, Gilles.
Casanova, avenue Rachel
Directed by Messrs. Touchkine and Bronstein. Russian music and atmosphere. George of Casanova sings.
Harry’s
Bill Henly, Roy Barton, and Bud Shepard sing in a low but confidential manner. A nice place to go while digesting your dinner, and before dancing.
College Inn, Montparnasse
No education necessary.
What’ll You Have?
Bar Napoléon, Arcades des Champs‑Élysées
Green light starboard for cocktails, and the red, of course, is for Port.
Tierem Boyard, rue de Berri
The atmosphere is as Russian as the name. Moscovite arts and crafts and tea, and refreshments, including caviar. Afternoons from 4 to 7.
Doulce France, La Potinière, Arcades des Champs‑Élysées
Teas with everything to make you eat and grow plump, including ice‑cream sodas.
La Paramount Cinema
New tea room in the theatre, making this the House Complete, with refreshment for the eye, ear, and palate.
Rivoli, Tea Rooms, rue de l’Echelle
Have your tea there, or if you’re that lazy, they’ll send the whole works to your house.
Fruits de Nice, Chaussée d’Antin
After your strenuous shopping in the Opéra district, a pleasant place for tea.
Alf Grand’s at Barbizon
Alf was a professional bike rider who fell off at this stop and established a memorial here. He is now a prize cocktail mixer.
La Cigale, Biarritz
Restaurant and American bar where you’ll probably stay all night.
Paul and Paul, rue de 4‑Septembre
Lee Weiler presents a cabaret, plus food.
Sheherazade, rue de Liége
More Caviare, Cossacks, and champagne.
Florida, rue de Clichy
Manager Paul Santos. Maître d’Hôtel, Adrien.