You have to trust someone who has been tirelessly tasting and testing many Parisian restaurants over the past years.
I will take John Talbott's word seriously regarding Eating in August (John Talbott's Paris, July 19, 2010)
on what's Open in Paris…
Amongst his recommendations gleaned from Le Figaro (article in French), I would be curious to know if Le Crabe Marteau (pictured below) is as tasty and unpretentious as it sounds. The original Crabe Marteau is in Brest.
Gayot offered some options for Summer Dining in Paris, Where to Eat When Chefs Flee the Heat but since the piece is from 2008, you might want to check first that this still stands.
More recent it seems is We are Open in August (Bonjour Paris) by Margaret Kemp.
I wonder how many cities around Europe get affected by a wave of vacation closings.
Do you know of restaurateurs who see the summer months as an opportunity to stage their entry on a less crowded scene?
We would like to hear from you.