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Tartes Kluger has been on my restaurant list for quite some time. I first read about it in Le Fooding, a French publication about restaurants and food. The food’s concept: simple and organic, and the restaurant’s atmosphere: casual with communal tables and take away, struck me more as New York Sunday brunch than Paris, that I was intrigued. This place indeed oozes more American with its minimal wooden decor and cluster of food magazines, but the Parisian staff and ingredients along with a view of the tiny rue du Forez keeps this place grounded in France.
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January 28 2011 | bakeries & restaurants and paris and thoughts | 15 Comments »
A few weeks ago I had lunch at the historic Hôtel du Nord, made famous by Marcel Carné’s 1938 movie of the same name. While the movie’s plot line centers around the grim emotions of prewar France, the restaurant is everything but cheerless. Filled with mismatched wooden tables and a chic crowd, this is the exact place to go for a very Parisian experience.
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January 19 2011 | bakeries & restaurants and paris and thoughts | 5 Comments »
When my mom visited way back in November we did a lot food exploring. We visited a lot of marchés, specialty food shops, and boulangeries. One of the gems we found was a bakery way up in the 20th arrondissement called La Flute Gana. We had first read about it in a Korean foodie’s essay book on Paris and fell in love with their story and the pain descriptions by the author.
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January 10 2011 | bakeries & restaurants and fromage and paris and thoughts | 9 Comments »
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As soon as Intermediate was over, my mom came to visit me for a few days. It was the perfect occasion to have my first taste of Joël Robuchon. Who better to share the moment with than another foodie and love of mine? The food was excellent, the atmosphere was sleek but casual, and by the end of the night we were both stuffed and smitten. The genius of Chef Robuchon lies in his ability to express the decadent flavors of French food by means of simplicity. He highlights only the best aspects of haute cuisine and comfort food. The modern, sushi bar inspired interior allows for a new and different experience, but the quintessential French flavors evoke a sense of tradition and comfort.
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December 12 2010 | bakeries & restaurants and thoughts | 5 Comments »
Pierre Hermé.
No one else really compares in fame or stature in the pastry world. His desserts are innovative and forward while being respectful of tradition. Everything about his exudes sweet elegance.
Miss Gla’Gla Ishpahan. A lychee and raspberry sorbet sandwiched between rose flavored macarons shells. Refreshing and just sweet enough, this was made two and a half centuries too late for Marie Antoinette. Pink, dainty, and extremely expensive (6.20 euros), I think it would have been the perfect summer dessert for the ill-fated queen.
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June 13 2010 | bakeries & restaurants and france and paris and thoughts | 8 Comments »
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