Fav Foods in Paris
Jun 21st, 2000, 03:10 PM
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Pain au chocolate and cafe au lait in the morning. What a novel idea to serve warm rather than cold milk with coffee! Magret de canard, foie gras, all the wonderful, smelly cheeses... One night we ate at Androullet, a cheese shop with a restaurant that specializes in cheese-based dishes. Fantastic! Croque monsieur, steak frites. Creme brulee, fabulous chocolates and pastries! I'm just now dropping the pounds acquired on my April trip. Can't wait to return! <BR> <BR>I also love the idea of not being rushed through my meal -- and getting the check only when I ask for it!
Jun 21st, 2000, 05:52 PM
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Patricia, <BR> <BR>Remember, the more you walk, the hungrier you'll be, and the more glace, patisserie, fromage, chocalat chaud, crepes au chantilly (that's whipped cream) you can eat without your waistband growing tighter... <BR> <BR>Any guidebook or knowledgeable fodorite can direct you to the famous food halls, where you can buy wonderful edible gifts and souvenirs, but I'll mention two great little places: L'Epicerie, on the rue St-Louis-en-l'Ile, on the Ile St-Louis (right up the street from the aforementioned Berthillon, which is certainly worth a pilgrimage) is a tiny, sweet little shop with a very friendly proprieter. It's stacked floor-to-ceiling with confitures (preserves) in wonderful flavor combinations, flavored vinegars, olive oils, mustards, etc. and also sells some pottery. Everything is beautifully packaged and delicious; my family was thrilled with the things I sent them after my return. (How did we wrap all those little glass jars to carry on and bring home? We put each one inside one of our nice, padded socks. Worked beautifully. Just air out when you get home...) <BR> <BR>If you are a tea drinker, Mariage Freres in the Marais is a must-stop. This little shop has been around since the 1850s or something, and sells over 400 kinds of tea, from everywhere. You can buy as much or as little as you like, and they also sell some kinds packaged in their own nice tins. They also sell tea-flavored chocolates, cookies, and jams. There is a salon de thé (which I didn't try), and a tea museum upstairs.
Jun 21st, 2000, 06:57 PM
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Everyone of the responses had their own gem in there. Great stuff. My personal favorite is combining a truly Parisian meal with a truly Parisian experience. Walk from the Arc d' Triomphe down the Champs Elysees and stop anywhere that has Moules Frites. Order the Moules Frites a glass of Pastis, try to steer clear of the smoke, though. Your chairs will all be facing the street. Ignore the other tourists from your homeland and talk to everyone else while you watch the people go by. Yep, more tourists, true. But that is part of Paris. It is unique.
Jun 21st, 2000, 07:12 PM
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The best ice cream is in Paris. Try the Poire (pear) Heaven. A delicious dessert that I had was a soft cheese like a cream cheese with chestnut puree and dried and fresh fruit bits. <BR> <BR>The best food I brought back was the honey. Purchased at one of the large specialty food stores near Rue Cler I got a Foret (forest) honey that was dark and rich, and a mild lavender honey.
Jun 23rd, 2000, 12:21 AM
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I have manyh favorites, but if you are looking for delicious "grab and go" food, there is a tiny bakery at the top of the stairs at the Cardinal Lemoine metro stop. It was so tiny, I don't know the name, but you can't miss it. It's run by a woman & her daughter, and they don't speak much English (if any). Go early, as most locals are there in the morning buying a treat to go before they board the train. Whether you want sweet or savory, their pastries are wonderful. And inexpensive.
