Cuizines

For those who cant bear the thought of eating fast food in a country known for its gourmet offerings even with todays unfavourable exchange rates a powerful ally has emerged. Recently opened in 2007 near Madeleine Plaza, Cuizines offers original dishes which start with quality ingredients and focus on providing restaurant-quality cuisine. Above all, its food is easily accessible and reasonably priced. Cuizines operates as a fast food restaurant - but although not all dishes are prepared from scratch, the owner developed his menu with a real chef to offer flavours that far surpass those typically found in fast food.

For around 10 you can enjoy a marvellous meal which includes dessert. The most popular offering is the Plat (an entree) whose ingredients change a bit each day. Coriander flavoured lamb stew, shrimp and fava bean risotto and lemongrass flavoured chicken are all examples of the restaurant-style, elaborate dishes they offer. You can also experience amazing sandwiches such as tuna, ricotta cheese, eggplant, and alfalfa or pastrami, mascarpone, and mustard. Furthermore, the desserts were created under the supervision of an MOF (Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, or Best Craftsman of France) award winning pastry shop and are always fresh and delicious. Espresso is available for 1.20 (about the same as McDonalds). And since you can get everything to go, its even popular with Parisians who work nearby.

(2008-01-16)

Cuizines
17 rue Duphot 75001
Area: Opéra/Madeleine
tel : 01 49 26 97 46
Metro : Madeleine Lines 8, 12, and 14, then a 2 minute walk
Open :	12:00-16:00 (non-stop)
Close :	Saturdays, Sundays
Budget :	Soup - 4.10, Entrees - 7.90, Dessert - 3-4 Entree + Dessert + Beverage - 11.90 Salad + Fruit Salad or White Cheese + Beverage - 9.50 Sandwich + Fruit Salad or White Cheese + Beverage - 8.90
Credit Cards :	Visa, Mastercard
Web :	www.cuizines.fr