Paris is commonly acknowledged as one of the world's great gourmet destinations. But how can food lovers find the gastronomic experience they are yearning for amongst the myriad of choices that confront them in this city? With its unique dish by dish guide, Gourmet Paris offers an original and practical way of finding exactly what you are looking for in the capital of great food. Craving for the finest apple tart? The most succulent boeuf bourguignon? Want to try North African cuisine, or sample the freshest sushi? Whether you are seeking out the tastiest andouillette or the most finely whipped zabaione, Gourmet Paris has the addresses you are looking for.

* Reviews over one thousand of Paris's restaurants, from the very finest in their field to those best avoided

* Includes restaurants in all districts of Paris and for all budgets

* Easy-to-follow alphabetical listing by dish covering over sixty local, regional, and international specialties

* Additional listings by theme: choice restaurants for children, with fireplaces, in museums, on the river ...

* More than one hundred new entries in this fully revised and updated edition for 2002

Emmanuel Rubin, 33 years old, is a key figure among Paris food aficionados. Half of his time is spent in restaurants, both for his own pleasure, and for his columns in Figaroscope and L'Officiel de la Mode, featuring new Parisian restaurants. On BFM Radio (96.4FM Paris), Rubin announces lunch menus at different Parisian restaurants on "A Table for 2 at one o'clock," a chronicle that has been awarded the prize for best gastronomy show on the air.