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Post by Jody on Sept 24, 2010 7:39:18 GMT -5
I've been lazy about making reservations before we get there. But you all gave me the push I needed. So far have Bistro de Paul Bert along with Darcy, Le ReminetGTG, Le Cordonnerie, Chez Rene, Mere and Filles. Waiting to hear from Melj if she and her hub want to join us at Biche au Bois. Also have my favorite restaurant in the world, La Famiglia in London booked.
I'll do more later today after I get my hair cut anbd practice my French with my French hair stylist!
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Post by geordy on Sept 24, 2010 16:41:10 GMT -5
I'd now put Astier in the 11th in this category. More on that later! ;D
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Post by Darcy on Sept 24, 2010 20:38:40 GMT -5
Their website is so cute! I've put the resto on my list already, I love their menu. Thank you!
Looking forward to your report on it.
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Post by Terrie on Sept 28, 2010 10:51:12 GMT -5
I'd forgotten all about Astier. I went there years ago and I remember it being nice, although I forget specifics. I remember they brought around a huge wicker tray with cheeses after the meal.
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Post by GitteK on Sept 28, 2010 14:32:54 GMT -5
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Post by geordy on Sept 28, 2010 16:21:29 GMT -5
Had a fabulous meal and time at Astier on our last night in Paris..will get to it soon!
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Post by GitteK on Sept 29, 2010 6:31:54 GMT -5
Oh  That's nice to hear, geordy !!! Might give it a try after all, then. |
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Post by geordy on Oct 1, 2010 17:03:35 GMT -5
Astier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whoops ..not sure whether to put this here or in the !!th And 12th thread! At any rate this was our last diner in PARIS THIS TRIP restaurant. Had 9:00 res.. Took the Metro down the Blvd. and arrived right on time. Apparently Rue J. P. Timbaud is also a bit of a restaurant Rue these duys but we didn't get to explore. Next time! Nice buzz, warmly greeted by young waitress and seated after she looked for some direction from host behind bar opening wine. Not fancy, red and white checked place mats, a little crowded, but friendly vibe. Ordered champagne, served by host who asked if all was well and presented menus and the blackboard of specials.Olives. Got the menu...4 courses and reasonable, don't quite remember the amount. I started with a special..beef cheeks! ;D When they first starting appearing on NYC menus years ago I was like..."I'm not eating a cow's face! (they have such nice faces!) Then there were all these news stories about how before American chefs started using them they were a staple of the fast food burger mixture! No wonder those burgers are so addictive! These were slices made into cubes with chopped veggies and a very rich sauce...scrumptious! And accompanied by a deviled egg...i thought had seen sauce tartar in the description..guess that was what it was "deviled" with! Never met a stuffed egg I didn't like! The young ladies at the next table, (locals... bit of conversation after they went out for a smoke, well one of them smoked as the other protested!) were enjoying shrimp and stuffed veggies so I knew I had to try that. I seldom have shrimp as a main course in France for some reason but these looked so good! 4 large grilled shrimp with a stuffed tomato, onion, and zucchini. Wonderfully favorable! And not too filling. Good thing. The cheese tray arrives and is left on the table. I counted 16 cheeses! Tried an assortment of the most interesting looking ones! Yummy bread as well. S/O acting a little jealous of my verbal reactions to the cheeses!   Oh we ordered a bottle of a house dry white wine after the bottle of Champagne. When the host brought it I said"This is our last night in Paris so If I start crying in my wine, just ignore me!' Also got a special for dessert. If you like caramel and this is on the menu ..order it!!! It was a plain caramel cake(host said "sweet cake'.)..kind of shaped like a small brioche, served with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. Superb!!!!! Outstanding!!!! This plain little dark beige cake was dense, moist, indescribably delicious!!!!!!!!!!! One buttery, luscious bite was better than the next! It would have been divine w/o the sauce and ice cream...but with it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As we were finishing THAT the host came by and said ..since it is your last night in Paris may I offer you more Champagne? When we accepted..of course  ..he came back with three flutes and a bottle and said ..May I join you? So we drank champagne and discussed NYC, Paris, Tourists, Dining, Internet reviews, and his taking a long weekend I think this month in NYC to celebrate his 40th! I said that that was a lot of jet lag for a long weekend but he said with the business it is so hard to get away. Then I got an Astier place mat, post cards, and a little "Best Restaurants of Paris" book! A very lovely last evening in the 11th!!!!!! 
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Post by Darcy on Oct 1, 2010 17:24:00 GMT -5
Oh, goodie, I was hoping you'd write this review before I left! Thank you!
This resto was on my list after your first comment about it and it's now in caps and underlined! Thank you, thank you!!
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Post by Jody on Oct 2, 2010 6:31:00 GMT -5
Astier ...BOOKED! Thanks sounds great
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Post by GitteK on Oct 31, 2010 6:29:13 GMT -5
Now that's a positive surprise, after that last review in TA.
Good for you ! I still need a lot of walking to do in the 11th arr. so perhaps next year. Currently aiming at 3 weeks in December 2011 to enjoy the Christmas decorations and cozy atmosphere.
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Post by Jody on Oct 31, 2010 6:34:38 GMT -5
I had it booked but canceled so it's back on the list for next trip!I am slowly getting my TR done.
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Post by geordy on Oct 31, 2010 10:44:44 GMT -5
Now that's a positive surprise, after that last review in TA. Good for you ! I still need a lot of walking to do in the 11th arr. so perhaps next year. Currently aiming at 3 weeks in December 2011 to enjoy the Christmas decorations and cozy atmosphere. I find it a bit hard to believe that you won't be in Paris before next December!  Unless you just mean you won't get to the 11th until then |
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Post by GitteK on Nov 1, 2010 11:30:53 GMT -5
geordy, trust me - my credit balance is crimson red after a year of excessive travelling. From now and until summer, it will be hard work restoring the figures.
I will have to settle for my July trip to my lovely, lovely Samos. Already booked and paid the downpayment (balance to be settled in May, so there is still time.......), making sure I got the harbour front hotel I wanted.
Paris will have to wait until the fall or winter.
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Post by geordy on Nov 1, 2010 16:49:18 GMT -5
geordy, trust me - my credit balance is crimson red after a year of excessive travelling. From now and until summer, it will be hard work restoring the figures. I will have to settle for my July trip to my lovely, lovely Samos. Already booked and paid the downpayment (balance to be settled in May, so there is still time.......), making sure I got the harbour front hotel I wanted. Paris will have to wait until the fall or winter. Hmmmm..I notice "December" has now turned into ":fall or winter"! I Commiserate with the budget woes!!!  |
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Post by jo on Nov 1, 2010 17:13:47 GMT -5
d**n money eating into our travel plans!  Jo |
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Post by kethrinelopez on Nov 12, 2010 5:35:51 GMT -5
We went to Le Perraudin twice because we liked it so much!
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Post by Jody on Nov 12, 2010 6:51:50 GMT -5
That one has been on my last 2 lists and we still haven't made it there. Next time for sure!
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Post by geordy on Nov 12, 2010 7:18:14 GMT -5
We went to Le Perraudin twice because we liked it so much! Why did you like it so much? Details please ! Was it near where you were staying? Dishes you wanted to try? Great ambiance? All of the above and more???  What did you eat?? ;D |
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Post by PariS on Nov 12, 2010 9:37:10 GMT -5
We went to Le Perraudin twice because we liked it so much! Why did you like it so much? Details please ! Was it near where you were staying? Dishes you wanted to try? Great ambiance? All of the above and more??? What did you eat?? ;D Yes, tell us more! This one's in my 'hood--I might have to add it to the list. |
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That's nice to hear, geordy !!! Might give it a try after all, then.
..he came back with three flutes and a bottle and said ..May I join you? So we drank champagne and discussed NYC, Paris, Tourists, Dining, Internet reviews, and his taking a long weekend I think this month in NYC to celebrate his 40th! I said that that was a lot of jet lag for a long weekend but he said with the business it is so hard to get away. Then I got an Astier place mat, post cards, and a little "Best Restaurants of Paris" book!
hahahha