Vibe + Crowd + Dress Code:
This ain’t date night. You’ll find a who’s who of locals, visiting restaurant industry, farmers, wine growers, wine importers and curious tourists crowded around communal tables – balancing themselves on bar stools who are specifically there for a social-good time. It’s located inside an outdoor food market, accessed through iron gates partially hidden from street view. Go to #39, walk straight back, follow the music and stop at the bar-height tables & chairs. Dress code? Jeans and your fanciest sneakers. It is covered, out of doors so always prepare for weather. In winter there are some fleece blankets but in fact, I bring my own. Not the worst idea I ever had.
When to Go:
No reservations, walk-in only system. It’s EXTRAORDINARILY busy during lunch (noon – 4pm) on weekends – the queue can be an hour or longer. Advice? Get here early with your entire crew all at once, and stay awhile. During the week, it’s less intense.
Tip:
Bring an open mind and patience. This isn’t your Amex Concierge is calling to get you in kind of place. Come when the gates open, you’re too early and miss the party. Come too late, and they might start selling out of a dish you had your heart set on. Prone to act like an ass about anything not going your way? Please don’t bother going.
Les Enfants Du Marché
- 39 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France
- Directions
- +33 01 40 24 01 43
- http://www.lesenfantsdumarche.fr
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Lunch and dinner Tues-Sat 12:30-10pm, kitchen closes between services
Lunch Sunday 12:30-4 - NOMA (North Marais) 3rd Arr
- Filles du Calvaire, Temple
