Le Bistot is currently experience a renaissance in Paris. Another fine example is this bistrot du quartier, La Bourse et La Vie. Located on one of my favorite streets in Paris (and a hop, skip and jump from my perennial fave Le Bistrot Vivienne), it was opened by celebrated Spring chef Daniel Rose and brings a certain level of sophistication and detail to this very historical and traditional French culinary experience. The interior reminds me of many of the classic “grands restaurants” on the Champs Ellysées with the archways, crown molding, the over use of mirrors, and sobre color palette. However here it has been done on a small, cozy scale.
La Bourse et La Vie
12 rue Vivienne
Paris 75002
+33 (0)1 42 60 08 83
www.labourselavie.com
