Le Coude de Fou is a small, no longer smoke filled, brasserie on the rue Bourg-Tibourg. A squashy space, dominated by a bar on one side, means a lot of breathing in and pardonez-moi in order to take a seat. This restaurant is a casual and friendly little place. It is not gourmet but hearty; it is not elegant but it is quaint. I love Le Coude de Fou, especially in the winter time when the chill of Paris seeps into my bones and all I can think about is getting warm, feeling cosy and appreciating a simple home style meal. Try as I might and order something different I don’t seem to be able to resist the crotin de chevre chaud – a deliciously warm hunk of goat cheese that sits on top of crunchy grilled and olive oil drizzled bread. A green salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing is the perfect accompaniment…and this is only the entree….xv
