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A hidden French find where wine carafes and irresistible crepes draw a fun crowd.
(212) 463-8345
8 Little West 12th St
(9th Avenue)
New York,
NY
10014
40.739732
-74.006586
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
Hours:
Mon-Thu: 6pm-Midnight
Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight
Sun: 11am-10pm
Price:
$$$
Paradou
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Paradou
The Owner
Paradou
Owner
Like Marcel Proust with his madeleine, a trip to Paradou will send you into fond rememberances of trips to Provence. In the pretense-filled world that is the Meatpacking District, Paradou is a fresh breath of authenticity. You will certainly feel transported whiling away the hours in Paradou's tiny but airy and bright dining room or in their sprawling year-round garden, chatting around tables of wooden wine crates, sampling wines from an all-French wine list, and dining on food that would feel right at home in a small village in the Luberon. Service is casual but knowledgeable and…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
When those cheese-and-wine cravings kick in, this pretty Provencal boite is just the answer. Hipsters with a Gallic bent while away the hours in a bright, itsy-bitsy dining room and sprawling garden, chatting around tables of wooden wine crates, and sampling Sancerre, Muscadet and Chinon from small carafes. The menu features snacky French bistro favorites like salad nicoise, as well as roast chicken, duck and other hearty entrees.
11/22/09
Business owner a rightist douche
by troutonfly at Citysearch
This is not so much a review of the food/service at Paradou as an indictment of the circumstances of its very existence. Why anyone would EVER support a sadistic, right-wing spammer prick with their business is beyond me. There are plenty of dining options in New York that don't require patrons to do business with a demonstrable asshat.
- Pros: proximity to other restaurants not owned by pricks
- Cons: prick ownership
11/21/09
Owner is abusive to his staff, according to NY Post
by moby323 at Citysearch
Don't patronize this place, according to the New York Post and other sources, this owner abuses his staff to the extreme, and docks them hundreds of dollars for petty things such as not collecting enough email addresses from patrons.
Just Google "Evil New York Restaurant Owner" for the whole story.
- Pros: It has food
- Cons: According to the New York Post, owner abuses employees
11/20/09
How Rude!
by goldenfalcon at Citysearch
I went in, and didn't like the food and wanted to talk to the manager about my complaint. When he approached, he had a look of disgust. I told him what I thought, and how I was very disappointed to be paying this much for this food. He told me "Go F@ck yourself, go somewhere else from now on!" Me and everyone there that night couldn't believe this guy was going off like this. We paid, and left immediately.
- Pros: It has food, that you pay for
- Cons: Rude Manager
The Details on Paradou
What to Drink:
Sample more than 40 wines from Paradou's exclusive French list by ordering a quarter liter (two small glasses) or half liter (three glasses). The luscious Sancerre and rustic red Faugeres are outstanding.
When to Go:
Stop by for dinner within a week before or after your birthday and get a free champagne cocktail for everyone at the table.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
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Message from Paradou
- Innovative Seasonal Menus
- Acclaimed Wine Selection
- Year Round Garden Seating
Like Marcel Proust with his madeleine, a trip to Paradou will send you into fond rememberances of trips to Provence. In the pretense-filled world that is the Meatpacking District, Paradou is a fresh breath of authenticity. You will certainly feel transported whiling away the hours in Paradou's tiny but airy and bright dining room or in their sprawling year-round garden, chatting around tables of wooden wine crates, sampling wines from an all-French wine list, and dining on food that would feel right at home in a small village in the Luberon. Service is casual but knowledgeable and professional.
Trained by legends Paul Bocuse and Daniel Boulud, Chef Kfir Ben-Ari puts his own spin on French classics. Reading the menu descriptions of these is alone worth the trip.
$29 BRUNCH SPECIAL: Choice of one Entree & Unlimited Champagne Cocktails!!!
Belinis, Mimosas, Kir Royals, and more!!! All you can drink!!! Your choice of one Entree. The amazing Really Big Burger!!! The fan-tabulous Wake 'n' Bake!!! The luscious Quiches!!! The mysterious Shakshuka!!! How much you ask? All yours for $25!!!
Offer code: 578922A6C827075AE04400144F80B3A0
Valid until 3/31/10
Paradou - 8 Little West 12th StNew York, NY10014 - (212) 463-8345
