The New Paris Dispatch

The New Paris Dispatch

The Era of 'Fine'

Is Paris losing some of its groove ?

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Lindsey Tramuta and Christine
Mar 22, 2026
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a long table with wine glasses and bottles on it
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A photo of a good-looking dish, generously plated, catches my eye on a friend’s Instagram story. It’s from a newly opened neighborhood restaurant getting industry traction. “How was it?!” I ask. “Fine 🤷🏻‍♀️”, I’m told. Technically solid, good ingredients, comfortable atmosphere, but unmemorable and underwhelming.

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Former director of Paris-based restaurant guide Le Fooding. Current curator and consultant about town.
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