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kerouac,
Just looked at the cost of my lunch. salade de chevre chaud 7.90 verre de cahors 4.50 brouillade aux truffes 17.60 truffes are expensive things The salade was certainly a good buy!! Joan |
Excellent value!
Unfortunately I often need more wine that just a glass. :( |
kerouac,
With the salade you have room in your budget for more wine!! tod..I bet you would like that salade, too! Joan |
You are very kind, gracejoan.
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Hello again, Joan! Came across this new place, found it on parisbreakfast.com. It's on Rue du Bac, looks tasty.
http://www.lapatisseriedesreves.com/ |
I don't think SueB08 will mind my posting her email to me after arriving home:
RE: back home safely Wed, November 18, 2009 4:00:54 PMFrom: sue brueckner -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Joan I wish I were there to go to the wine tasting with you!!That is one thing that i enjoy!! Do they have them often? You will have to post about it. Of course, I was up and raring to go about 4:15 this am. I hate having these sleep issues. Yes, I was very thankful not to have to depend on taxis. I never will do anything EXCEPT shuttle inter. He said they only have about 9 drivers. I told him I was a friend of yours. He did know you!! He said "Madame Joan is here now". I told him I had dinner with you. I have one suitcase unpacked and now will work on another. I want to get back to normal soon. Am having my bridge club here tomorrow nite. I will continue to follow you. Sue We had a good time together..perhaps we will be here at the same time again... a bientot.... Joan |
Yes indeed Joan - that salad is just up my street! And I am delighted at the 7.90euro tag! I've put Petit Sud Ouest on my list of eateries for next trip in July.
Boy, am I glad Sue mentioned the flight via Amsterdam! Not only was I looking at a flight from Paris CDG via Amsterdam to Calgary, I thought it was the best option. She probably did too! Luckily my cousin in Canada has put me in contact with a wide awake travel agent and she has got us possible flights direct, repeat, direct from CDG-Calgary return! This is with AIR TRANSAT, a companion charter airline with Air Canada. His sister used them to the UK and says they're fine. Maybe someone else has a word about Air Transat? Joan thanks once again for the good info on the restaurants and shops. You may be a bit chilly which is expected for Paris this time of year but we are FREEZING! Even had a snowfall on the higher ground. This is Summer in South Africa!! Tod |
tod,
Petit Sud Ouest has a lot of good things on the menu at very good prices, too! I think you will like the place, too. Glad you got something from Sue's via Amsterdam trip! Sounds like you have something much better..direct CDG-Calgary is great! Looking forward to 'Spring' wine tasting tonight and then meeting Florent and Michel at Au Gourmand. hould be a fun evening, with good food. Bright sunshine and blue skies today..super weather!! a bientot... Joan |
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Very cool, Joan, can't wait to hear about the wine tasting. Say hi to Daniel for us and tell him we will see him in September! (don't know if you remember, but you graciously got us our cooking class with Daniel and Marie Aude in May, for which we will be eternally grateful to you!)
Tod, we have booked with Air Transat for our trip next fall. I've never used them, but friends of ours just did in September and said everything was just fine. I like that they land at Terminal 3, very small, fast and efficient both going in and leaving. Security lines are much shorter than at Terminal 2 (we used Zoom twice before they went bellyup and landed at #3). We got a great deal for next fall, $647 each direct from Montreal, taxes in. More money to spend on meals in Paris!! Jo Jo |
I'm hoping that we will get a preview of what Spring is going to look like. When I peeked in the other day it was a disaster and you could tell nothing. I think he has really had a hard time with building codes/restrictions, etc. Maybe those are all worked out now and he can move forward!
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Walked over to Cafe Constant for Dejeuner...had a starter only...good seafood salad with potatoes. All I wanted.
http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=a255fe5b.pbw Nice weather. I called Spring Boutique to tell them that I would be there and that I had posted it on Fodor's. I was told that they were expecting a crowd! a bientot... Joan |
Just asrrived home from dinner at Au Gourmand after going to the "Spring' Boutique wine tasing. Michel and Florent joined me for dinner. They were delighted with Au Gourmand. Think I have some good pics..even the flaming foie gras!
I arrived at Spring early..the place was mobbed..all out in the street! I made my way inside and saw Daniel way back someplace..he recognized me right away and he and Marie both remember Jo and Den from the cooking class. I did give him your hellos. He says things are now on schedule and he will be opening late March! He really looked good! I have some good pictures from tonight. I will get them online for all tomorrow. We had a great time this evening. a bientot... Joan |
Thanks for the update, Joan, can't wait for the pictures!
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Bonjour,
A beautiful morning in Paris! Weather is unbelievable! Hope it last sfor those still on their way! Last evening was something else. Florent and Michel thought Au Gourmand to be wonderful food, from beginning to end..quite special! The Spring Boutique wine tasting was mobbed. Glad to hear that all is now on schedule. When I am here in Feb. I will get to see something closer to looking like something! Here are pics from last night..I think you can see the flames on the foie gras if you look closely. The dessert had some banana filling inside, too. Enjoy.... http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=d75322a1.pbw a bientot... Joan |
Forgot...the wild boar photo..the white things..popcorn!
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Great photos, Joan. Au Gourmand looks amazing! Will definitely go on my list. Wondering if those are two glasses of milk in the first Au Gourmand photo?
Love your reports! Pam |
Pam...no, not milk..Florent said it was from something like a root type thing..it was good.
Au Gourmand is a good spot..nice, friendly people, too. Joan |
Joan,
Your usual activities are a treat to all your followers! What a wonderful morning to see all the beautiful food. I also see that the weather in Paris has been mild - more in line with San Francisco and New York.......... Keep them coming and of course, MERCI.......... bisous, Lilia |
Gracejoan, you are a picture-posting master! (mistress?)
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hi Joan. can we rent an apartment in Paris for only 5 nights? or are they all require one week stays?
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summagold
I think 5 nights will fly..that is usually the minimum! Kerouac, I barely know what I am doing with the pictures! Joan |
Au Gourmand pix are lucious. Just talked with a new friend who is back from her first trip to Paris. She went immediately to Whole Foods to talk to the cheese folks! She has the "sighs" for Paris. Just like your photos are giving me!
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You like to try new places, but when you can eat like this, it is hard not to want to go back..like the Constants..but the added thing for the Constants, for me, is that they are so nearby.
When walking from the Spring Boutique to Au Gourmand last night I saw an Italian restaurant, Fellini, on l'Arbre-Sec (same street as the boutique. I just looked in Zagat to see if it was in there..I was surprised that it was. Good things said.I may give it a try! Also a 15th location..guess that would be closer to me. a bientot.. Joan |
joan, from your pics, looks like you really know how to pic 'em. can you suggest a restaurant for our NYE dinner? i guess not much would be open that evening, methinks...
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Joan
I loved your pictures. Au Gourmand looks like I should put it on my list. I was looking at the Dec. issue of the Food and Wine magazine . In the article that the editor writes she had a list of 3 must do restaurants. Two are in London and the third was L"Obe in Paris. I loved that restaurant and enjoyed Frederick. I thought that was interesting!! I am already thinking of my next trip to Paris and i am barley unpacked. Sue |
summagold,
The Constant restaurants will be open for New Year's Eve. Many places open that night..from biggies on down. Should be festive. sueb08 That's interesting about l'Obe!!..that's what we all do..start planning the next trip!! a bientot.. Joan |
Bonjour...
It is so warm, you can't believe it.. Went for breakfast and to Davoli on rue cler. Bought chou farcie and potatoe dauphinois! There is a brocante on rue cler and surrounding streets today and tomorrow. I found porcelain knob heaven..only 4 euros each! I carry very little cash with me..use my CapOne..had to bring my Davooli purchases home and pick up some cash. Meeting Florent cown that way for cafe soon and then will buy my knobs!! Voila... talk to you later..maybe will take some pics of my knobs!! a bientot.. Joan |
Sueb08- Would you mind giving me the reason for "Never again via Amsterdam"? Also - what airline?
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tod,
I think Sue flew AF direct from Detroit and then back via Amsterdam. The problem in Amsterdam seemed to be re her connecting flight at some far off departure area that was confusing for her to understand..she said she was very stressed by the ordeal and would not carre to go that way again...she may get back on and explain more to you..but this is the what I have.... Joan |
Bonjour....
My porcelain knobs..not sure where they will be going, but they will find spots... http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=f948dd5a.pbw a bientot.... Joan |
Joan, one more question! do you have another apt recommendation besides ParisPerfect apts? unfortunately they only have one availbe, the Grenache, which is available December 26-January 2 (7 nights; renting for €345/night). Beyond our budget and not really our dates in Paris. Thanks in advance!
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summagold
None that I am familiar with...I am looking a bit for you..here is one that seems available for NYE time period: http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-ren...8953#rates-bar I will look for more |
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Hi Joan,
Thanks for clearing that up. I thought it was to do with the airline itself but no matter, I put a message on the FLIGHTS board and got an extremely useful tip about searching for a flight through KAYAK. Well would you believe it, the same flights came up with Transat(direct) but at $3188 for 2 - a saving of $2,780 than through the Travel Agent. It's for Club Class which I think we can live with. Your porcelain knobs are sooooooo beautiful! Reminds me of the colours in the tile house numbers in BHV that everyone talked about on your last trip. We went and got two lots but ashamed to say, have not put them up! Well done with the knobs! |
tod
That is a big savings!! Can do a lot with that! They had so many knobs at the brocante. I did buy some knobs at BHV on last trip. I have them installed. I may be changing some of them. They had tons of these. I think 4 euros is a good buy, don't you? I thought you needed the Amsterdam info quickly..it had nothing to do with the airlines, it seems..just not very convenient for her. I am fixing my purchases from Davoli now.... a bientot... Joan |
Hi Joan,
Wanted to say thanks for taking the time to post your daily adventures and your pics! I was there in May and stayed at 165 rue de Grenelle (which I have since learned that she sold her apartment - sigh) and I wondered if you ever ate at 7eme Sud at 159 rue de Grenelle? I had the best eggplant lasagne there! Madonna |
Joan thanks so much! I just emailed them and hope to get a response about their rates and availability. Can you also recommend a hotel or apt close to Oberkampf/Placa de la Bastille area? We wanted to stay close to nightlife. I was told that was a "happening" place. Do you think it is seedy during the day? And can we walk there from Arc de Triomphe? I ask this because we think we want to be among the millions celebrating NYE by Arc de Triomphe, and methinks the metro in Paris is not 24/7.
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Madonna,
No, I have not eaten there..sounds good, I will have to give it a try...so many places!!! Joan |
Joan, i just got an email from Homeaway. Alas, they only offer 7 night minimums during the holidays.
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