The new John Dory opened in the ACE Hotel. Cannot WAIT to try it.
Shiny Fruit
The quality of the produce in Paris is fantastic, but these jewel-like fruits on display at Hediard just cannot be natural. Do they polish each berry? Do they have a food stylist come in and spray them with magic shiny stuff?
Hediard, for all things luxurious and delicious.
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Lunch at Bistrot Paul Bert
Prix Fixe: 16,50 euro includes entree, plat et dessert. With my 5 euro glass of Bordeaux and tax, meal came to 24 euro. Bistrot Paul Bert had popped up in numerous articles as a solid neighborhood joint with excellent traditional French fare. It happily fulfilled my expectations- I had a simple beet salad (you have no idea how much I appreciate a good salad after two weeks here), followed by juicy roast beef and “puree a la maison,” followed by a decadent big chocolate macaron filled with some seriously rich chocolate mousse. Wow. Great value, and I loved the ambience.
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Good Butter
A ham and cheese on a baguette is elevated to heavenly status with a big healthy swipe of butter. I have to admit, the French have excellent, excellent butter. The best. Here, the butter on the bar at Petit Fer a Cheval, my favorite bar in the Marais.
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Pierre Herme Croissant
Eaten in the sunshine. In the background, my favorite leopard print Dieppa Restrepo loafers.
The verdict: ridiculously good. Super flaky, light, good butter. I bought macarons here too, for which they are famous.
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