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Post by holger on Jul 22, 2007 11:31:54 GMT -5
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OK. When this trip for husband's 75th Birthday was being planned euro to dollar ratio was bad but not this bad. Since we both adore gourmet food and given ages and other places yet to visit or revisit had decided to eat well.
Now have to contemplate reality since hotel costs are also going to be higher. So here is list of what is actually reserved except for L'Ambroisie which we want for the actual birthday dinner but they won't take reservations more than 30 days in advance and are closed most of August so can't contact them till August 28th when we will actually be in Paris about to leave for Loire. Thus don't know if we will get in.
We have a lunch reservation at Taillevant for day before flying home. Dinner at Senderens after Opera Bastille and dinner set at Chez Pauline for August on arrival in Paris. Other dinners at Josephine Chez Dumonet, Violin d' Ingres and Les Bouquinistes. Have been thinking about cancelling the last two. Bouquinistes we have eaten at and really liked but been there last June and Violin d'Ingres has had a variety of mixed reviews. That would also allow a bit more sponteneity. But also do not want to find ourselves stranded in a busy time.
Would appreciate some feedback. Just keep in mind that we enjoy classic French cooking, duck, goose, shellfish, lamb and foie gras. I have food allergies to almost every fruit except citrus fruits so husband is more experimental in what he can and will eat.
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Post by Shoesy on Jul 22, 2007 11:50:20 GMT -5
Holger - Since you're allergic to most fruit except citrus, I hope that one day you can have the opportunity to taste the most delicious fruit imaginable. It's an Israeli developed fruit, which is a cross between a grapefruit and a pomelo. It's called "pomelit". I wonder if they import it here.
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Post by holger on Jul 22, 2007 12:18:43 GMT -5
Thanks Shoesy. That sounds interesting. I will look for it in some of the speciality grocers. I can also eat Pears which I love. Hope you and Geordy have a great day out tomorrow.
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Post by holger on Jul 22, 2007 15:47:45 GMT -5
Much as I love the discussion of fruit, might we get back to my original issues, please? Thank you.
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Post by Truffaut on Jul 22, 2007 18:00:34 GMT -5
Much as I love the discussion of fruit, might we get back to my original issues, please? Thank you. Yes, please, let's get back to your original question! I don't think you'll have any trouble getting a table at L'Ambroisie. Starred as it may be, it's not the newest, most fashionable place, so there shouldn't be an outrageous delay in the Fall. You certainly have booked a number of good restaurants! Given the fruit issue and your preference for "traditional" cooking, take a close look at the Senderens menu--it might not strictly fit the bill. I found it INFINITELY better than Le Pre Catelan (except for the decor and service). Personally, I'd be delighted to return there, although I think I'd prefer lunch to dinner. Do make room for Le Pamphlet on rue Debellyme. I just checked our bill for two (including a bottle of wine and two glasses of champagne)--167.65. (FYI, there was an appetizer on the Pre Catelan menu that was $136 all by itself ) It's obviously not a star restaurantm but it's a very good value and I've yet to have anything there that wasn't very, very good.
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Post by holger on Jul 22, 2007 19:16:28 GMT -5
I knew I could count on you! Will check the Senderens menu. Le Pamphlet sounded good when you described it and the cost seems reasonable. But may cancel Violin d"Ingres and Les Bouquinistes even though we really enjoyed it last year. Just depends on how costs come in. I actually find it hard to eat a large meal at lunch as along with wine, I get very sleepy and really can't function too well. Thus after dinner, I can simply get into bed and chill with a book while dozing.
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Post by holger on Jul 22, 2007 21:51:37 GMT -5
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Did check the Senderens menu as posted today and there is sufficient choice so I should be fine with the allergies. Menu is challenging and my husband will really enjoy it. Some of the choices also intrigue me. Will also really look into Le Pamphlet. Do you have a web address?
Merci et Bonsoir
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Post by annettecinca on Jul 22, 2007 22:47:15 GMT -5
Wish I could help you, Holger, but I don't think* we've been to any of these restaurants (some are on my "next time" list tho!
*From the descriptions here, I'm pretty sure I would remember them!
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Post by margaretlb on Aug 2, 2007 22:25:56 GMT -5
I've had several wonderful meals at Les Olivides (7th). This is located in a bourgeois area and has a relaxing neighborhood bistro feel. Small, lovely dining room. The chef/owner, Bruno Delighne, is a Maitre Cuisinnier du France and so he adheres to traditional recipes and hospitality. This is a provencal menu . My husband feels that the Grand Marnier Souffle is the best in Paris. For a fine meal with very good bottle of Pouilly Fume, the check was E185.
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Post by holger on Aug 3, 2007 7:59:39 GMT -5
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Thanks Margaretlb and welcome to Our Paris.
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