"Bistro de Paris" to reopen as "Monsieur Paul"?

[NoChesterHester]

Bistro lacked a unique selling point I think. It was basically haute cuisine in a generic setting. There was nothing wrong with it, but also nothing particularly right with it either. It also doesn't help that it is located in a theme park. I think a quality classic haute cuisine restaurant would work great as the signature dining in, say, the Contemporary or the Yachtclub. But in a theme park, people are both a bit daunted by it feeling upscale, while otherwise not pulled in by any particular selling point either.

It would be a shame if the Bistro would simplify its menu. That's what the Chefs de France is for. Me, I would try for quality French food that isn't classical haute cuisine. Say, turn the place into a Provençal restaurant, serve the fabled Mediterranean menu in a warm regional setting with real character - and not of the Disney fur kind. Light meals based on olive oil, garlic (great for helping to get a spot for Illuminations afterwards!), yummie herbs - perfect for the punishing Florida climate. I'd go!

Quoted for 100% agreement.

 

[JEANYLASER]

it's fantasic and mysterious!

 

[AndyS2992]

Really don't like the new name

 

[FightonIrish312]

Really don't like the new name

Did you like the original name?

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

Wonder what the hold up is with the release of the new menu?

 

[MissM]

Really don't like the new name

I don't either. I think it sounds really cheesy. "Paul" doesn't sound like a French name, so it sounds like "Bob" or "Tom" or whatever; just kinda generic. If it were Monsieur Henri or something, that would at least sound French. It's really such a meh name.

(I've never eaten there and I have no emotional connection with the place; I just think the new name is pretty lame.)

 

[unkadug]

A bistro is not supposed to be an upscale dining experience. A brasserie would be more upscale.

Isn't a brasserie the equivalent to a brew pub?

 

[AndyS2992]

Did you like the original name?

Well it's not great but Bistro de Paris is much better in my opinion.

 

[Bairstow]

http://www.monsieur-lapin.fr/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/monsieur-le-prince-paris
http://www.118218.fr/annuaire-professionnel/val-de-marne/charenton-le-pont-94/boulangerie-patisserie/monsieur-lys-jean-remy-cMDivyHRixs2QTg==/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/monsieur-paris-3

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

Anyone have a guess on when we will see the new menu(s)? And what would we speculate might be on them?

 

[FightonIrish312]

Anyone have a guess on when we will see the new menu(s)? And what would we speculate might be on them?

I hope soon. I really want to see what they offer.

 

[The Mom]

My, my, my - lots of insults being exchanged and off topic arguments in here. Let's try to stay on topic and remain civil, s'il vous plait.

 

[NoChesterHester]

My, my, my - lots of insults being exchanged and off topic arguments in here. Let's try to stay on topic and remain civil, s'il vous plait.

We could start up another Avatar thread, those are always so civil!

 

[Dad 2 M & M]

I mean it...

 

[FightonIrish312]

My, my, my - lots of insults being exchanged and off topic arguments in here. Let's try to stay on topic and remain civil, s'il vous plait.

What does s'il vous plait mean?

 

[djlaosc]

What does s'il vous plait mean?

please

 

[Captain Chaos]

Eh it is a name change... Maybe Disney is just trying to cash in on the zombie attacks in the news lately... I hear they may sell bath salts to make the whole eating Mister Paul a truly interactive dining experience...

 

[FightonIrish312]

Eh it is a name change... Maybe Disney is just trying to cash in on the zombie attacks in the news lately... I hear they may sell bath salts to make the whole eating Mister Paul a truly interactive dining experience...

When you step into the door you are treated to some bath salts before shown to your table where you choose the name of the person you want to eat...

 

[unkadug]

What does s'il vous plait mean?

http://goo.gl/r1ufi

 

[Bairstow]

Eh it is a name change... Maybe Disney is just trying to cash in on the zombie attacks in the news lately... I hear they may sell bath salts to make the whole eating Mister Paul a truly interactive dining experience...

What do the Miami Zombie attacks have to do with Paul Bucose?