FuryFluffy

I've already eaten the Peking duck in Belleville, kerouac. Bonbon in Bruxelles, not yet. If Tour d'Agent fails to deliver a meal worth its price, I'll watch how they fail, in details and with interests.

WoinParis

Duck at Guo Min is excellent.

Food is like cars or travel.

Going to the seaside at De Haan is quite nice but is not the same experience as in Phuket or Playa del Carmen.

Driving a Fiat 500 is nice but doesn't give the same sensations as driving a Porsche 911.

Should I add marrying Gerard Jugnot or Brad Pit ?

No judgment on preferring one over the other or liking both.
Not at the same time.

And after all, as I said in another thread, 235 € for a duck is (only) about half the price of a coffin. So why not ?

planningtravel

Emailed the restaurant to inquire about the portion size, they have replied to let me know it's a whole duck.

FuryFluffy, I too am not interested in any of the other dishes on the menu at Tour d'Argent. Can you please send me an email at your convenience so we can discuss this further. My email address is on my profile page.

aliced

We had an outstanding lunch at the Grand Vefour, sitting at Colette's table, where the presentation, food and service could not have been better. Look at their menu and decide, it ranks right up there with T. d'A. I buy my duck directly from D'Artagnan who farms it in NY State, and can't imagine paying your tab. Save your euros for foie gras in the Dordogne, I'd say.

mjs

It is a very rich dish and tends to be expensive. Saw it on a menu in London and it was 140 pounds. Seems to go well with a red burgundy. I think I had it with a Beaune that was not too expensive.

fuzzbucket

You will be asked to choose a wine which pairs with the duck. If you aren't expert oenophiles, the sommelier will suggest something mid-range - but there are bottles which are less expensive than what he suggests, so insist on them, if your budget is running low.

Ask for "un carafe d'eau", instead of the bottled flat or fizzy water which is sold at an exorbitant price.

At the end of the meal, you will be asked if you want dessert. Coffee is served as a separate course, along with plates of "mignardises" - little chocolats and cookies (these are on the house).

WoinParis

I suppose wine can Be Had by the glass.
One bottle for 2 is a minimum for European males. But way too much for ladies.

Boolanger

Egg McMuffin- McDonalds- Avignon

IMDonehere

Duck is hard to make well, but 230 Euros is overdone.

fuzzbucket

WoinParis - a few half bottles were available, as were glasses of champagne. I don't remember any other wines by the glass, though.

FuryFluffy

We had an excellent diner yesterday. I'll wait for the review of the OP. Among all the restaurants that I've tried (and I tried many), this one is the best.

planningtravel, have you returned home safe and sound?

Nikki

Glad, if somewhat surprised, to hear it! Looking forward to the report.

WoinParis

Made a bet with colleagues involving a meal at la tour.
Would be delighted to go.

AJPeabody

Would you rather die with pressed duck in your memory or 230 euros more in your bank account?

FuryFluffy

Jeez, could you at least read what was post here before you sneer? It's 230E for 2 people, and you won't find a better dining experience for the price of 115E/person in such a beautiful restaurant, two steps from Notre Dame and with the view of Paris, with a parade of side dishes such as amuse-bouche, accompanying soufflés, palate cleanser sweets, pepper icecream, caramel candies, all with top notch quality and royal service. And a chocolate cake to take home. Now if you could give me all that with a cheaper price, I'll salute you.

I don't come to restaurants for mere memory. I come to enjoy and learn. I learnt many things this time.

jamikins

Every can choose what they spend their hard earned cash on. We spend ours on food and travel...others spend theirs on cars and houses. To each their own. We are happy with our level of savings and retirement planning.

elberko

I thought AJPeabody was voting for memory over money?

rialtogrl

Did you have wine?

nukesafe

You might find this interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWyqHEob10E

WoinParis

I'm sure Peabody would have spent the money. But strangely when talking about money some people come with prejudices.

My philosophy is also that the money on your bank account when you die is wasted money.