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Frommer's Recommended

Opened in the 1860s, Bofinger is the oldest Alsatian brasserie in town, but it's grown tired and stale over the years. Nonetheless, it's packed every night with visitors because of its world fame. If the food isn't what it used to be, the atmosphere for some will be worth trekking over here. It's a Belle Epoque dining palace, resplendent with brass and stained glass. Affiliated with La Coupole, Julien, and Brasserie Flo, the restaurant has updated its menu, retaining the most popular traditional dishes, such as sauerkraut and sole meunière (sole in lemon butter sauce). Other items include roasted leg of lamb with fondant of artichoke hearts and parsley purée, grilled turbot with a fennel sauce, and bouillabaisse Bofinger. Shellfish, including fresh oysters and lobster, is almost always available in season. Weather permitting, you can dine on an outdoor terrace. In light of the restaurant's rich history, a staff member conducts brief complimentary tours.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Paris 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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