Bordeaux and Palmiers

Back once again to clue you in on where to get cheap food in this city of gastronomie.

Under 5 euros
Marché de Grenelle- If you can’t force yourself out of bed before noon on a Sunday, then consider hitting this market (by the Motte Piquet-Grenelle Metro stop) on Wednesday. Regardless, until noon on both days, you can peruse the normal assortment of produce, fish, meat and clothing vendors, but don’t miss the paella. About halfway down the market is a stand selling paella by the kilo, with a chicken drumstick thrown in as well. A portion for one person is only a meager 2.50 (approximately… it’s sold by weight, remember), so go pick up some fruit to go with your meal… or get paella for two and eat it all yourself. I won’t tell anyone.

Under 10 euros

Mezzo di Pasta- If you’re getting a little tired of sandwiches, panini and kebabs as quick, cheap food, why not try this pasta place? There are several locations all over Paris: just check their website, (  HYPERLINK “http://www.mezzodipasta.fr”  www.mezzodipasta.fr ) for the one closest to you. A menu with a drink, meal and dessert is only 6.90, and there are several combinations of pasta shapes and sauces to choose from.

Under 20 euros

Chartier- At first the prices seem impossible… salads for under three euros? Steak (the most expensive menu item at time of printing) goes for just 16 euros. You can eat like a king at this traditional French restaurant, which has been around forever, and not break your wallet. The varied menu changes constantly, so you’ll have no fear of growing bored if you decide to make Chartier (7, rue du Faubourg Montmartre) one of your regular stops. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations and it’s not really a secret, so be sure to show up early and be prepared for a little wait, but the food, and the prices, are completely worth it.

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