The author of The Impressionists' Paris and Picasso's Paris explores restaurants and gourmet shops that have delighted customers for more than a hundred years. From tiny patisseries, cosy bistros and rustic wine bars to bustling brasseries, elegant salons, and world-famous caf s, The Historic Restaurants of Paris is an indispensable guide to classic cuisine served in settings of startling beauty. Illustrated with Impressionist masterpieces of caf scenes and food, this pocket-sized guide is both a practical resource for travellers and a charming gift book.