A chef’s Parisian picks: Kevin Burke of Library Street’s recommendations for eating and drinking in Paris

Kevin Burke, chef-patron of Library Street, in Dublin has compiled his Big Paris List based on recommendations from chefs with similar tastes to his own, from staff in the kitchen and his own research. For a big blowout he usually goes to the Michelin Guide. “The guide’s got a lot better lately. You can see they’re adding in restaurants, even in New York, within six months, and they’re good. They’re really pushing a broad range now because that’s how people eat.”
In addition he finds Condé Nast and Eater are good worldwide resources. “I pick and choose, cross-reference,” says Burke. “If two lists have the same place and it fits the style I want, I’ll dig deeper, check their website. I don’t really bother with reviews. I’d look at TripAdvisor but I would just do it for fun. I know a lot of people search on Google and go to the places that come up first. And I find that mind-blowing, unbelievable.”
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