If you aren't able to jet off to Paris before the Tucson apocalypse, don't worry; just take a ride to Ghini's, and feast on a few French standbys: perhaps a café au lait and a croissant for breakfast, or salade niçoise and chicken Cordon Bleu for lunch. You can also stop by on Friday at 3 p.m. for happy hour. Of course, there are American standbys such as cowboy chicken or Neptune (yellow-fin tuna) sandwiches. Ghini's uses fresh, local ingredients and varies their specials depending on what is available at the market. Be sure to sit outside on the patio with your dog to get the full European effect.

Runners up:

2. Le Rendez-Vous

3844 E. Fort Lowell Road

323-7373

3. Le Delice Bakery and Café

No longer in business