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Enough for a year, help me fine tune it to a two-week trip!
Ha ha! It is a waste of time here...but only because once you hit March it is hot, and getting hotter. I start checking again in October, hoping for a cooling trend....
Not vin chaud weather, expect the unexpected....check!
Trip Report, May 10 - 17 (Fish, Le Villaret, Chez Casimir, A La Biche au Bois, Other)
Thanks - I searched pretty deeply on this board, that is why I was surprised.
Enough for a year, help me fine tune it to a two-week trip!
Yes, very helpful! It still sounds like a lovely break from the inferno....
Enough for a year, help me fine tune it to a two-week trip!
Honestly, I'm a little worried about that too. I'm not an unhip geezer (46, former musician, curious about almost everything), but I'm finding as I plan this trip (sans museum-averse husband and demanding small son!) that my solitude is going to be both glorious and prohibitive...and I am 100% fine with missing out on certain places/activities. How much I explore "happening" spots will depend on my mood...but part of this vacation is to give my brain and soul some breathing room...two weeks of "me" time!
Enough for a year, help me fine tune it to a two-week trip!
This does sound amazing, and should help hounds in the future when they wonder about a particularly good area to stay in!
I used to frequent a sushi place in SF that we referred to as "No Name Sushi."
Is it cold in Paris? We are having a comparatively mild spring here in Central Texas...meaning it has only been hitting the high 80s, for the most part...this time last year it was firmly stuck in 100+ degrees fahrenheit. The idea of vin chaud and a jacket is absolutely delightful! Two and a half weeks!
Trip Report, May 10 - 17 (Fish, Le Villaret, Chez Casimir, A La Biche au Bois, Other)
Where are these reviews? On this board, I see one lukewarm rec for the buffet, and a lot of glowing recs with a caveat about a lack of experience at the buffet.
Glad to hear DCM had a good dinner there - I plan to go for my first night in Paris!
Looking for a one day cooking lesson in Normandy or Paris
Yes, here is the crippling phrase. "Pour une meilleure gestion des cours de cuisine / des évènement, nous tenons à vous informer qu’au plus tard 3 jours avant la date du cours, si vous ne confirmez pas votre présence, votre inscription sera mise en liste d’attente. "
Are they saying that they need me to confirm my registration three days before the class?
I am not really concerned with my ability to follow the lesson, and I'm pretty sure that I won't impede anyone else's enjoyment/fun/education. My concern is that these are clearly not geared towards tourists, and I will be a tourist.
Parigi - the reason I asked you about this is that you posted the link, and you have given me so much market advice - I thought you might know off hand. When I confirm, I will mention that I am a tourist, and see if they revoke my registration in horror, or if they allow me to proceed.
Looking for a one day cooking lesson in Normandy or Paris
Calling Parigi - is there any way you can help me with this? I registered for two lessons, one at the Marché Auteuil, and the other at Marché Convention. I received long emails that are beyond my (and apparently google's) ability to translate coherently. So,
1 - do you think it is out of line for a tourist to take up space in these? I have watched so many cooking shows in other languages, I feel like I will be able to pick up a lot, even if I am not fluent. And, I want to experience Paris, as a tourist, with as little tourist-trappings as possible. BUT, I don't want to cross a line.
2 - would you be at all willing to help me translate these messages, and help set me up to participate well?
If not, no worries - I will muddle through. If so, thanks in advance!
parkside - meh?
Despite your wide experience, to declare the whole of Austin either a good or not good food town based on one appetizer at one restaurant is questionable. Glad the food trucks delivered. Looking forward to hearing your report on Barley Swine.
I wonder upon what you based your vehement defense?
Specific questions about oysters and other fruits de mer
Thank you Parigi - I am so grateful for your help, from checking in with the UCG at Marche St. Quentin about foie gras, to remembering this from weeks ago! Truly inspiring houndship. I will keep your advice in mind. I'm drowning in a hard-to-edit sea of prospects...how does Öslem compare to Urfa Dürüm, if at all? Autour d'Un Verre looks lovely, and very reasonably priced....merci!
Austin Trip report(tried to be short)
Thanks for the report! Awesome to hear about Barley Swine - I loved Odd Duck - looking forward to trying Barley Swine. Wish I had more of your backstory, though, to give context to the input.... ;-)
Specific questions about oysters and other fruits de mer
Wow - I'm in for the Kouign Aman. Do you mean that at Pleine Mer, it was the best pastry you have ever had? Double in.
The idea of tiny, incredible oysters is thrilling to me, being in the land of enormous, fleshy gulf oysters. Perhaps I should make a reservation at L'Ecaillier du Bistrot and see if those tiny, lovely oysters are a part of the plateau. If not, I can do the lunch formule.
Thanks, jock!
Shop, lunch, sing and dance on rue Mouffetard, Sunday afternoons
...."find lunch on the street (perhaps ...."
or....perhaps try out the oeuf mayonaise at Le Jardin d'Artémis...? Sounds like a plan to me.
Specific questions about oysters and other fruits de mer
Merci - it is less than 400m from my apartment, so I can stop by and dash back, or I can try to call ahead.
Specific questions about oysters and other fruits de mer
Holy moly - this 15E formule with belons might merit its own destination trip! So, would the oysters be the entree, and then there would be a plat of their choice?
Thanks for the heads up on the dessert at Pleine Mer - no idea what it is, but more than game to find out!
Specific questions about oysters and other fruits de mer
What great news! Can't think of anything better than a private oyster feast in comfy clothes after a long day of exploring. Seems a good price for a dozen oysters - is their smoked salmon worth a go? I remember DCM saying that he (he?) was going to try some gulf oysters somewhere...I wonder if there is a report that I missed on another board...would love to read it.
Specific questions about oysters and other fruits de mer
After creating this map of oysters in Paris:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=201660206264120366401.0004bb3d1b3bd301c27c6
I decided to make oysters a central part of my food explorations (Parigi's advice: "Seek.") Researching all the places on the map led me to realize that I need one good plateau fruits de mer.
I would love to get some advice to fill some holes in my plans. Yes, cost *is* a consideration. I will be in Paris for 16 days, and I want to experience as much of Paris as I can on a limited (not bare bones, just carefully allocated) budget.
For oysters, I am planning to have Gillardeau at La Mascotte, Cancale at Pleine Mer, and whatever looks good or is recommended La Rotonde, or any of the other places I visit on the map. I need a recommendation for Belon. I see them at LR for 20E for 6, which is probably normal, but would be a considerable commitment. Any other places to look into?
For plateaux de fruits mer, Parnassien's post was very illuminating:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/789371#7332939
Parigi, your response in that thread about quality is absolutely right, so if I am heading down a dangerous path, please sound the alarms! Here is what I have narrowed it down to:
Le Bar à Huîtres - 49E, described well in the linked post. They include a Belon oyster, which would kill two birds with one stone. Many locations - can combine with sightseeing. http://www.lebarahuitres.com/uk/index.php#a-la-carte_les-plateaux-de-fruits-de-mer.php
L'Ecallier du Bistrot - 38E, looks amazing. Couldn't find a carte, but loved reading this link ( http://lafemmemange.wordpress.com/2011/12/02/la-femme-mange-seafood-at-lecailler-du-bistrot/ ) Do you think the price is based on two people? Do you think this place would be OK for a solo diner?
La Mascotte - 40E give or take, love the ability to customize. Planning to go here for Gillardeau oysters before/after a visit to Sacre Coeur. Their web site is so welcoming, and they offer an English version of it, so I think that I can prep enough French phrases to try and do this. Does this sound appropriate as a way to begin the negotiation? "Bonjour monsieur/madame, je voudrais un plateau de fruits de mer. Pouvez-vous m'aider assembler une qui coûtera environ 40 euros, s'il vous plaît?"
Pleine Mer - I can't find much mention of a plateau here. It is right around the corner from my apartment, so I can check it out when I get there, but if anyone knows....?
Thanks as always. I am less than a month out, and ready to taste your amazing city.
Paris dinner for 10
Agreed and understood - thanks! I'm going to start a new thread about oysters and fruits de mer.
Paris dinner for 10
This is such great information -thank you. You are spot on about the assiette, both at La Rotonde and Rech. I'm going to ask more questions in another thread...
Paris dinner for 10
"Superb fruits de mer..."
I have this place lined up for some Gillardeau oysters after/before a visit to Sacre Coeur. BUT, I am also narrowing down the choices for un plateau fruits de mer. Should this place be on that list? I want the best food for the best value... I can't find a carte for La Mascotte - only the very sweet and inviting narrative on the website. Do you know the price point for a plateau? Also, if I could get opinion on how would it compare to the others I am considering:
Bar a Huitres 49euros - includes Belon oyster - so expensive, must try at least one!
Rech 35 euros -looks like an amazing place to be, plateau seems a great bargain, and highly recommended
La Rotonde 21 euros - "assiette" - awesome price, not so abundant
Sorry for the thread hijack....
Any input on L'Auberge Calabraise?
Merci, Parnassien - our next trip is to Italy, so I will just cool my jets until then! My ancestors are from Zinga - a tiny hamlet due east of Cosenza.
Ethnic food in Paris for a visitor from San Francisco.
Dustin, I haven't made my trip yet, but I'm born and raised in SF (returning frequently) and in deep research for my trip to Paris. The ethnic food I am most looking forward to can mostly be found in SF, but I believe because of the colonial ties and current immigration patterns, will be different in Paris.
The one I am most curious to try is Vietnamese. I love La Vie in SF, and here in Austin and Houston we have some excellent places as well. Since so much French influence is apparent in Vietnamese food (bahn xeo crepes, baguettes and pate in bahn mi), I'm interested to see what Vietnamese is like in France. Here is the thread I have been following:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/711327
Throughout Europe, I have noticed significant Turkish influence. SF has some Turkish places, but there are high recommendations in Paris for a Turkish/Kurdish sandwich shop called Urfa Dürüm. It looks great, and I plan to have my second meal in Paris there after shopping up and down the street on which it is located - rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis in the 10th.
North African is another one I am targeting. I passed up a merguez sandwich at a festival in the countryside a few years ago, and have been dreaming about it since. Couscous with merguez is on my list to find at Chez Hamadi, Gepetto, or at one of the market vendors.
Hope that helps, please do report back!
Any input on L'Auberge Calabraise?
My google research led me to an interesting storefront in the 15th - L'Auberge Calabraise. I'm not coming to Paris for southern Italian cooking, but my grandfather was from Calabria, and I have nothing Calabrese where I am....so I'm interested! There is a restaurant, and a traiteur...anyone been? Worth a visit?
Looking for a one day cooking lesson in Normandy or Paris
Wow. According to the list on the link, three of these occur during my trip. I must try to give one of these a go. I have my choice of these markets: Convention, Brune (can't find this- is this something called Sarl Brune?) or Lefevbre (can't seem to find this either, but will continue trying!)
Edit - I just tried to register and I don't see any of those available. They must be full. Rats. There is something about a pomme de terre workshop - I am just going to register and see what happens.
One more edit - I think these lessons are called Mairie du Paris, and I believe I just registered for the one on Thursday, June 21, at Marche Convention. Yay!
A few specific questions about œufmayonaise, bœuf tartare, huîtres, le Baron Rouge, Le Quincy and marche d'alilgre/beauvau
Thank you for the wine recs! A pot for me alone at BR, will try not to guzzle.....no promises though... ;-)
A few specific questions about œufmayonaise, bœuf tartare, huîtres, le Baron Rouge, Le Quincy and marche d'alilgre/beauvau
Ha! Sounds like a win-win!
A few specific questions about œufmayonaise, bœuf tartare, huîtres, le Baron Rouge, Le Quincy and marche d'alilgre/beauvau
Melanie - thank you so much for sharing this video! I cannot believe you fell ill, what a tragedy. Monkfish rillettes!? Sad to hear about the salt factor, but absolutely going to try a porky French "ankimo", and hope I get a better batch than you did. The oyster guy was hilarious, and the size of the crowd feels more like a public fair/market than an insiders event....the video related what so many hounds told me already. Glad also to be armed with some good wine choices at LBR!
Intersting CH harmonic convergence - I watched the video while eating a char siu bau from Cafe Bakery....dutifully lugged from SF to Austin by my mom (along with a whole suitcase full of yum)...I was enjoying the "winey notes" you mentioned in an older review...
A few specific questions about œufmayonaise, bœuf tartare, huîtres, le Baron Rouge, Le Quincy and marche d'alilgre/beauvau
Merci, DU, for this advice, and for an arsenal of appropriate French phrases to give me confidence as I venture forth. I am looking forward to getting some lessons and specific directions...and I will take my time!
