Paris Cheap Eats --- Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch (or dinner)?
Nothing reflects Paris' multicultural side like the free couscous nights held is several bars in Northeastern Paris. On Friday and Saturday night these bars are packed with hungry hipsters, students, and locals hoping to partake in North African hospitality. Buying a reasonably priced beverage entitles you to a heaping plateful of steaming couscous, which usually comes with a side of chicken. You can probably find better quality couscous elsewhere, but you'll be hard-pressed to beat the friendly atmosphere at these bars.
On Friday and Saturday nights. They start serving at about 8:30-9:00pm, but it's best to arrive early to be sure to get a table.
1) Le Taïs
Le , 129, boulevard de Ménilmontant (right off of the bar strip on Rue Oberkampf)
Tel : 01 43 55 67 90
Metro: Ménilmontant (line 2)
2) Les Fontaines
153, rue Saint-Maur (corner of rue de la Fontaine au Roi)
01 43 57 53 14
Metro : Parmentier ( line 3). Goncourt (line 11), Couronnes/Belleville (line 2)
3) Tribal Cafe
3, cour des Petites Écuries - Paris 10e.
M° Château d’eau.
Tél. : 01 47 70 57 08
http://le-tribal-cafe.ifrance.com/
(I haven't been to this one personally, but apparently they have free mussels&fries nighs on Wednesday and Thursday)
