Clotilde's Edible Adventures in Paris
Chapter One
eats
When it comes to eating out in Paris, the difficulty lies not so much in finding a good restaurant-there is no dearth of those-as in deciding what you feel like, in your heart of hearts. A glass of wine and a few nibbles? A wholesome bistro meal? A creative take on French classics? A colorful salad? A four-hour gastronomic extravaganza? A crisp, golden crepe? A cup of tea and a pastry?
Whatever the itch, this book should include a restaurant to scratch it. I have strived to put together a selection that covers a wide variety of occasions, moods, appetites, and budgets within eight categories:
lunch. For a quick, light meal—soups, salads, sandwiches, savory tarts, and simple plats du jour. These restaurants are usually open during the daytime only, and in most cases, no table service is provided: you order and pay at the counter, then take your purchases to go (à emporter) or sit down at a table to eat them (sur place). No reservation necessary. Dress code: come as you are.
casual. For traditional French cuisine in a laid-back and ... read full excerpt from: Clotilde's Edible Adventures in Paris ebook
