Did you know? How to say it

Did you know?
Architects and decorators have often helped to
decorate cafés, such as Claude- Nicolas Ledoux at the
Café militaire in 1762, or the Lutétia, as well as Chez
Prunier where new materials were tested in the
interwar period. Since the end of the 20th century,
renowned creators like Philippe Starck, Christian de
Portzamparc and Jacques Garcia have also lent a hand
in decorating such cafés as Café Costes, Café
Beaubourg and the Water Bar.
How to say it
To place an order, you first need to get the waiter's
attention (S’il- vous- plaît !) to ask for the menu (Je
peux avoir la carte ?), and then you can order (je vais
prendre…). Before leaving you have to pay (Je peux
avoir l’addition s’il- vous- plaît ?). You may leave un
pourboire (a tip) if you are happy with the service, but
this isn't compulsory. You can eat sur place (inside,
outside or at the bar). You can also ask for food à
emporter (to take away). In Paris, prices are more
expensive in the restaurant than at the bar, which isn't
the case elsewhere in France. Since 1st January
2008, smoking has been banned inside cafés.