Le Clown Bar - Restaurant

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"Despite its literal circus‑tile name and an Art Nouveau painted ceiling, Clown Bar (founded by chef Sota Atsumi) takes its food seriously — I go for a natural wine and tartare de boeuf." - Elise Taylor

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"I'm especially excited about a pop-up from Cache Cache’s John Denison that pays homage to Sota Atsumi’s Clown Bar in Paris; having eaten Atsumi’s food, it's an understatement to say I am really looking forward to Le Clown Bar PDX." - Eater Staff

"Clown Bar—its name inspired by the neighboring Cirque d’Hiver (winter circus)—has a decorative borderfrom the 1920s depicting clowns at playalong withgreen, yellow, and white tiledwalls and acurving zinc bar. If the decor makes you smile, the friendlyand professional service will too: You'll get expert advice on the natural wines on offer and how best to pair them withthe food. Thewaitstaff isalso helpful withexplaining the menu, which lists only threeingredients for each dish. Withthe historical surroundings as backdrop, diners savor modern cuisine that blendsFrench classics with influences brought by the chef from his native Japan , like a foie gras en croûte enlivened with bright tones of yuzu. In temperate weather, opt for a table under the red awning."

"Ever since the team from hotspot Saturne took over in 2014, this beautiful old Belle Epoque-style bistro in the 11th arrondissement (with, yes, a clown theme), has become the place to try to score a reservation."

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"An instantly iconic modern French restaurant in Paris where the chef worked during his formative years; the venue is recognized for its contemporary take on French cuisine and for being a notable stop in the training paths of chefs who have gone on to work with France’s leading culinary figures." - Eileen W. Cho