June 7, 2007
Spanish plate
Clockwise from left: Serrano, manchego, lomo, and chorizo. Oh Bigre! 2 rue Lamandé in the 17th (01 44 90 05 04).
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June 6, 2007
Cuisse de canard
Duck thigh. Le Petit Pascal, 33 rue Pascal in the 13th (01 45 35 33 87).
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Salade monégasque
Zucchini, stewed peppers, and fresh goat cheese in a crisp sheet of brick dough. Le Petit Pascal, 33 rue Pascal in the 13th (01 45 35 33 87).
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Assiette de charcuterie du Cantal
Clockwise from top: fritons de porc, saucisse sèche, fromage de tête persillé, saucisson du Cantal, fricandeau. Le Petit Pascal, 33 rue Pascal in the 13th (01 45 35 33 87).
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May 26, 2007
Rhubarb crostada and vanilla ice cream
Nopa, San Francisco.
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Pan-roasted halibut, zucchini, basil and walnut pesto
Nopa, San Francisco.
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Red wine stewed calamari, olives, capers, and grilled bread
Nopa, San Francisco.
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Cheeseburger, Animal Style
(Left hand side.) In-N-Out, Mountain View, CA.
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May 24, 2007
Lamb and Prune Meatballs
(Adapted from my cookbook.) Bovolo, Healdsburg, CA.
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Warm Bean Salad
(Adapted from my cookbook.) Bovolo, Healdsburg, CA.
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May 22, 2007
Hot Sopressata and Fresh Mozzarella
Salumi, Seattle.
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May 20, 2007
Char Dog
Downtown Dogs, 804 N. Rush Street, Chicago. (And of course I had to get the zucchini sticks as a side.)
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Rhubarb tart
Rhubarb tart with almond ice cream. Avec, 615 W Randolph, Chicago (312 377 2002). [Excellent food, *horrible* acoustics. You have to scream to make yourself heard, and they really need to do something about that.]
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Braised haddock
Roasted red pepper and tomato braised haddock with caperberries, bacon and spicy mustard greens. Avec, 615 W Randolph, Chicago (312 377 2002).
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Wine sausage
Housemade red wine sausage with crispy polenta, black grape and pistachio. Avec, 615 W Randolph, Chicago (312 377 2002).
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Hanger steak
Marinated hangar steak with asparagus, grilled bread, tarragon and salsa verde rustico. Avec, 615 W Randolph, Chicago (312 377 2002).
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Escarole salad
Escarole salad with sherry vinaigrette, oregano, pickled shallots, black eyed peas and smoked pork. Avec, 615 W Randolph, Chicago (312 377 2002).
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May 19, 2007
Soft Pretzels, Dates, Curcuma Ice Cream
Schwa, 1466 N. Ashland, Chicago.
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Lamb - Green Curry, Root Beer
Schwa, 1466 N. Ashland, Chicago.
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Sweetbreads - Plum, Marshmallow, Queso de Valdeon
Schwa, 1466 N. Ashland, Chicago.
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Halibut Cheek - Artichoke, Lemon, Basil
Schwa, 1466 N. Ashland, Chicago.
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Steelhead Roe - Pine, Pine nuts, Yuzu
Schwa, 1466 N. Ashland, Chicago.
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Oysters - Oatmeal, Raisins, Maple
Schwa, 1466 N. Ashland, Chicago.
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May 18, 2007
Lobster Roll
B&G Oysters, 550 Tremont Street, Boston, MA (617 423 0550).
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Fried Ipswich Clams
B&G Oysters, 550 Tremont Street, Boston, MA (617 423 0550).
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Buffalo Maine Shrimp
B&G Oysters, 550 Tremont Street, Boston, MA (617 423 0550).
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New England Clam Chowder
B&G Oysters, 550 Tremont Street, Boston, MA (617 423 0550).
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May 17, 2007
Whitefish salad on pumpernickel
Murray's Bagels, 500 6th Ave, New York.
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May 16, 2007
Rhubarb streusel tart with vanilla ice cream and strawberry balsamic sorbet
The Gramercy Tavern, 42 E 20th, New York (212 GR7 0777). This (outstanding) meal was to celebrate the release of my book, hence the message on the plate.
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Coconut tapioca with passionfruit sorbet and cilantro sauce
The Gramercy Tavern, 42 E 20th, New York (212 GR7 0777).
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Rack of lamb and lamb belly with parsnip purée and fennel
The Gramercy Tavern, 42 E 20th, New York (212 GR7 0777).
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Pan-roasted sweetbreads with spring greens and asparagus
The Gramercy Tavern, 42 E 20th, New York (212 GR7 0777).
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Grilled sturgeon with fingerling potatoes and lemon fennel sauce
The Gramercy Tavern, 42 E 20th, New York (212 GR7 0777).
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Smoked brook trout with sunchoke purée and cippolini onion
The Gramercy Tavern, 42 E 20th, New York (212 GR7 0777).
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Warm salad of roasted root and spring vegetables
The Gramercy Tavern, 42 E 20th, New York (212 GR7 0777).
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May 13, 2007
Bistro Burger
Corner Bistro, 331 W 4th St, New York, (212) 242-9502.
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May 12, 2007
Panna cotta au coulis de mangue
Le Bélisaire, 2 rue Marmontel in the 15th (01 48 28 62 24).
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Filets de maquereaux rôtis, endives braisées, beurre d'agrumes
Roasted mackerel, braised endives, citrus butter. Le Bélisaire, 2 rue Marmontel in the 15th (01 48 28 62 24).
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Tartare d'avocat en émietté de turbot, Saint-Jacques et tourteau
Avocado tartare with turbot, scallops, and crab. Le Bélisaire, 2 rue Marmontel in the 15th (01 48 28 62 24).
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May 6, 2007
Bô-bun spécial
Colline d'Asie, 21 rue André del Sarte in the 18th.
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May 4, 2007
Salade de gariguettes
Gariguette strawberry salad. Ribouldingue, 10 rue Saint-Julien-le- Pauvre in the 5th (01 46 33 98 80). [The entire meal was flawless and fabulous.]
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Mousse légère à la coriandre, ananas poché
Light cilantro mousse with poached pineapple. Ribouldingue, 10 rue Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre in the 5th (01 46 33 98 80).
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Poêlée de ris d'agneau et sot-l'y-laisse, légumes primeurs
Lamb sweetbreads and sot-l'y-laisse (the two tear-shaped, succulent little bits of meat along the back of a chicken) with spring vegetables. Ribouldingue, 10 rue Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre in the 5th (01 46 33 98 80).
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Maquereaux poêlés, navets caramélisés
Seared mackerel with caramelized turnips. Ribouldingue, 10 rue Saint- Julien-le-Pauvre in the 5th (01 46 33 98 80).
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Cervelles d'agneau meunières, grosses câpres, ail croquant
Lamb's brains, capers, and garlic. Ribouldingue, 10 rue Saint-Julien- le-Pauvre in the 5th (01 46 33 98 80).
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Terrine de longe de porc
Pork skin terrine. Ribouldingue, 10 rue Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre in the 5th (01 46 33 98 80).
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May 2, 2007
Salade de fruit et fromage blanc au coulis
Biotifull Place, 1st floor of the Printemps de la Beauté in the 9th.
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Brochette de tofu et quinoa
Tofu skewer and quinoa. Biotifull Place, 1st floor of the Printemps de la Beauté in the 9th.
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Gratin courgette et poulet
Chicken and zucchini gratin. Biotifull Place, 1st floor of the Printemps de la Beauté in the 9th.
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April 27, 2007
Panino jambon cru et huile de truffe
Dry-cured ham and truffle oil panino. La Salumeria, an offshoot of La Pizzetta next door, 20 avenue Trudaine in the 9th (01 42 82 06 32).
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Panino espadon fumé et tapenade
Smoked swordfish and tapenade panino. La Salumeria, an offshoot of La Pizzetta next door, 20 avenue Trudaine in the 9th (01 42 82 06 32).
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April 24, 2007
Mousseux à l'amande douce, sorbet fraise gariguette
Almond mousse, strawberry sorbet. L'Ebauchoir, 43 rue de Cîteaux in the 12th (01 43 42 49 31). Lovely.
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Bar sauvage, bisque d'étrilles
Wild sea bass in crab bisque. L'Ebauchoir, 43 rue de Cîteaux in the 12th (01 43 42 49 31). The fish was cooked well, but the bisque was way oversalted.
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Tartare de daurade, gelée d'orange sanguine et gingembre
Daurade tartare with ginger and blood orange jelly. L'Ebauchoir, 43 rue de Cîteaux in the 12th (01 43 42 49 31). Nice.
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April 20, 2007
Pressé de queue de boeuf
Oxtail terrine. Le Verre Volé, 67 rue de Lancry in the 10th (01 48 03 17 34).
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Terrine de campagne
Le Verre Volé, 67 rue de Lancry in the 10th (01 48 03 17 34).
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April 16, 2007
Goumeau
A sort of oven-baked pancake flavored with orange flower water. It is a specialty from Franche-Comté. Supernature, 12 rue de Trévise in the 9th (01 47 70 21 03).
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Gratin de légumes
Supernature, 12 rue de Trévise in the 9th (01 47 70 21 03).
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Salade d'épinard et oeufs pochés
Spinach salad with poached eggs. Supernature, 12 rue de Trévise in the 9th (01 47 70 21 03).
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April 12, 2007
Tartare au couteau
Hand-cut tartare dressed in pesto with sliced almonds -- best tartare I've had lately. Les Fines Gueules, 43 rue Croix des Petits Champs in the 1st (01 42 61 35 41).
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Saumon mariné aux épices douces et agrumes
Spice- and citrus-marinated salmon. Les Fines Gueules, 43 rue Croix des Petits Champs in the 1st (01 42 61 35 41).
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Carpaccio de veau, Parmesan 24 mois
Veal carpaccio with 24-month Parmesan. Les Fines Gueules, 43 rue Croix des Petits Champs in the 1st (01 42 61 35 41).
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April 9, 2007
Plateau géant pour deux
Ballon et Coquillages, 71 bd Gouvion Saint-Cyr in the 17th (01 45 74 17 98).
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April 5, 2007
Sabayon pétillant de saumur, fraîcheur ananas, poire sésame
Saumur mousse with pineapple, pear, and sesame. Urbane, 12 rue Arthur Groussier in the 10th (01 42 40 74 75).
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Souris d'agneau confite, légumes oubliés en mash
Braised lamb shank, root vegetable mash. Urbane, 12 rue Arthur Groussier in the 10th (01 42 40 74 75).
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Queues de langoustine tièdes
Warm crawfish tails. Urbane, 12 rue Arthur Groussier in the 10th (01 42 40 74 75).
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March 27, 2007
Tarte au chocolat aux écorces d'oranges confites façon mendiant
Chocolate tart with candied orange peel, dried fruits and nuts. Café Panique, 12 rue des Messageries in the 10th (01 47 70 06 84).
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Selle d'agneau roulée à la menthe et au cumin, échalotes caramélisées, jus d'olive
Lamb saddle rolled with mint and cumin, caramelized shallots, olive juice. Café Panique, 12 rue des Messageries in the 10th (01 47 70 06 84).
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Sablé de parmesan aux petits légumes, haddock mariné au gingembre
Parmesan cracker, diced vegetables, ginger marinated haddock. Café Panique, 12 rue des Messageries in the 10th (01 47 70 06 84).
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March 21, 2007
Cabillaud en croûte d'épices et sésame, hashbrowns et crème au raifort
Cod in a spice and sesame crust, hashbrowns and horseradish cream. Urbane, 12 rue Arthur Groussier in the 10th (01 42 40 74 75). Much recommended.
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Soupe de céleri boule, huile coriandre et piment
Celeriac soup, oil, cilantro, and chili. Urbane, 12 rue Arthur Groussier in the 10th (01 42 40 74 75).
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March 16, 2007
Pomme rôtie au romarin
Rosemary-roasted apple. Spring, 28 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in the 9th (01 45 96 05 72).
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Pigeon, panais rôti, petits pois
Pigeon, roasted parsnip, peas. Spring, 28 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in the 9th (01 45 96 05 72).
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Espadon mariné, betterave crue
Marinated swordfish, raw beets. Spring, 28 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in the 9th (01 45 96 05 72).
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Velouté de céleri, pointe de pintade au curry
Creamless cream of celeriac with a hint of curied guinea fowl. Spring, 28 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in the 9th (01 45 96 05 72).
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March 15, 2007
Kukicha and Matcha Cake
Yodoya, 6 rue Saint-Gilles in the 3rd (01 48 87 23 05). More about kukicha here.
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March 13, 2007
Assiette Mixte
Le Garde-Robe, 41 rue de l'Arbre Sec in the 1st (01 49 26 90 60).
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March 10, 2007
Afternoon tea @ the Pelham
15 Cromwell Place, London.
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March 5, 2007
Tartine chèvre tomate
Cuisine de Bar, 8 rue du Cherche-Midi in the 7th (01 45 48 45 69).
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Tartine aux champignons
Cuisine de Bar, 8 rue du Cherche-Midi in the 7th (01 45 48 45 69).
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February 27, 2007
Quattro Stagioni
Cantina Clandestina, 17 rue Milton in the 9th, 01 53 21 05 16.
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February 23, 2007
Pain perdu aux cerises amaretto, crème fouettée vanille
French toast, Amaretto cherries, vanilla whipped cream. Le Caméléon, 6 rue de Chevreuse in the 6th (01 43 27 43 27). [Recommended for the food and the decor, but the clientele gives off a weird botox vibe.]
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Porc noir basque Ibaïona, légumes braisés au jus
Basque "Ibaïona" black pig with vegetables braised in its juices. Le Caméléon, 6 rue de Chevreuse in the 6th (01 43 27 43 27).
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Tataki de thon rouge aux herbes fraîches
Red tuna tataki with fresh herbs. Le Caméléon, 6 rue de Chevreuse in the 6th (01 43 27 43 27).
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February 19, 2007
Ardi Gasna et confiture de cerise
Basque sheep's milk cheese with black cherry jam. Le Bascou, 38 rue Réaumur in the 3rd.
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Chipirons sautés au piment d'Espelette
Sautéed squid with Espelette chile. Le Bascou, 38 rue Réaumur in the 3rd.
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February 13, 2007
Maple Ice Cream and Pear Sorbet
Prune, 54 E 1st St, NYC.
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Braised Rabbit Legs in Vinegar Sauce
Prune, 54 E 1st St, NYC.
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February 12, 2007
Corned Beef Hash with Poached Eggs
Dizzy's Diner, 511 9th St, Brooklyn.
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February 11, 2007
The City Bakery
3 W 18th Street, NYC.
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Turkey on Poppyseed with Everything
Murray's Bagels, 500 6th Ave, NYC.
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February 7, 2007
Salade de boeuf à la citronnelle
Lemongrass beef salad. Lao Siam, 49 rue de Belleville in the 19th (01 40 40 09 68).
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Salade douce
Banana flower, grated coconut, and shrimp salad. Lao Siam, 49 rue de Belleville in the 19th (01 40 40 09 68).
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Soupe de crevettes au galanga
Galanga shrimp soup. Lao Siam, 49 rue de Belleville in the 19th (01 40 40 09 68).
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February 5, 2007
Fondue au Mont d'Or
Le 16 Tholozé, 16 rue Tholozé in the 18th.
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Cheeseburger
Le 16 Tholozé, 16 rue Tholozé in the 18th.
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Assiette de charcuterie
Le 16 Tholozé, 16 rue Tholozé in the 18th.
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February 3, 2007
Bobo boeuf du Canal Saint-Martin
Beef stir-fried with lemongrass. Ploum, 20 rue Alibert in the 10th (01 42 00 11 90).
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Assiette Ploum
Ploum, 20 rue Alibert in the 10th (01 42 00 11 90).
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January 30, 2007
Dos de cabillaud et fricassée de fenouil
Cod with fennel. Chez Ramulaud, 269 rue du Fbg St-Antoine in the 11th.
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Boudin blanc aux morilles, bouillon de poule
White sausage with morrels in chicken broth. Chez Ramulaud, 269 rue du Fbg St-Antoine in the 11th.
Posted by clotilde at 6:15 PM | Comments (0)
January 24, 2007
Choucroute garnie (2)
(V. good.) L'Alsaco, 10 rue Condorcet in the 9th.
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Choucroute garnie (1)
(V. good.) L'Alsaco, 10 rue Condorcet in the 9th.
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January 23, 2007
Danish Hot Dog
(DIY and Delish.) Le César, 34 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in the 9th (much recommended).
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January 22, 2007
En ce moment chez Rose Bakery...
46 rue des Martyrs in the 18th.
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January 19, 2007
Bô-Bun
Prepared tableside at Dan Bau, 18 rue des Trois-Frères in the 18th.
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January 16, 2007
Steak tartare
(Outstanding!) Le Bis du Sévéro, 16 rue des Plantes in the 14th.
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Entrecôte de veau
Veal rib steak. Le Bis du Sévéro, 16 rue des Plantes in the 14th.
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Dorade marinée
Le Bis du Sévéro, 16 rue des Plantes in the 14th.
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Boudin noir de la ferme du Bruel
Blood sausage from the Bruel farm. Le Bis du Sévéro, 16 rue des Plantes in the 14th.
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January 11, 2007
Ndolé viande et miondo
A stew of bitterleaf (a spinach-like green) and beef in peanut sauce, with a side of manioc (Cameroon). Le Jardin d'Afrique, rue des Martyrs in the 18th.
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Poulet DG
"Big Boss Chicken", a fricassée of chicken and plantains (Cameroon). Le Jardin d'Afrique, rue des Martyrs in the 18th.
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January 8, 2007
Poire pochée au safran et amandes
Saffron and almond poached pear. Spring, 28 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in the 9th.
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Pigeon, purée aux amandes et pourpier
Pigeon, almond mashed potatoes and purslane. Spring, 28 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in the 9th.
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Saint-Jacques, pomme verte, radis et chorizo
Scallops with green apple, radishes and chorizo. Spring, 28 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in the 9th.
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Soupe de potimarron à l'huile de truffe
Hokkaido squash soup with truffle oil. Spring, 28 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in the 9th.
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December 26, 2006
Ganache pralinée, pain d'épice perdu, glace à la chicorée
Ganache + praline, French-toasted pain d'épice, chicory ice-cream. Les Ormes, 22 rue Surcouf in the 7th (much recommended).
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Risotto de homard
Lobster risotto. Les Ormes, 22 rue Surcouf in the 7th (much recommended).
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Oeuf cocotte de caille
Quail egg cocotte. Les Ormes, 22 rue Surcouf in the 7th (much recommended).
Posted by clotilde at 10:50 AM | Comments (0)
Foie gras mi-cuit aux épices
Semi-cooked spiced foie gras. Les Ormes, 22 rue Surcouf in the 7th (much recommended).
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December 18, 2006
Pommes grenaille à l'ail
Garlic potatoes. Corneil, 18 rue Condorcet in the 9th. (Highly recommended.)
Posted by clotilde at 11:40 PM | Comments (2)
Côte de boeuf pour deux
Rib steak for two. Corneil, 18 rue Condorcet in the 9th. (Highly recommended.)
Posted by clotilde at 11:39 PM | Comments (3)
December 16, 2006
Paris-Brest
Chou pastry filled with praline-flavored buttercream. Le Bistrot Paul-Bert, 18 rue Paul Bert in the 11th.
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Purée maison
Homemade mashed potatoes. Le Bistrot Paul-Bert, 18 rue Paul Bert in the 11th.
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Coucou de Rennes au vin jaune
Heritage poultry in a yellow wine sauce. Le Bistrot Paul-Bert, 18 rue Paul Bert in the 11th.
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Saint-Jacques rôties au kari Gosse
Roasted curried scallops. Le Bistrot Paul-Bert, 18 rue Paul Bert in the 11th.
Posted by clotilde at 2:52 PM | Comments (0)
December 13, 2006
Menu du jour
Chez Taeko, Marché des Enfants-Rouges in the 3rd.
Posted by clotilde at 4:25 PM | Comments (0)
Teriyaki Meatball Bento
Chez Taeko, Marché des Enfants-Rouges in the 3rd.
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Cod Croquette Bento
Chez Taeko, Marché des Enfants-Rouges in the 3rd.
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Emporté OK!
Chez Taeko, Marché des Enfants-Rouges in the 3rd.
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December 8, 2006
Soupe betterave pomme de terre
Beet and potato soup, with chives and a dollop of crème fraîche. Le César, 34 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in the 9th.
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Smørbrøds
Smoked mackerel and scrambled eggs, trout roe and potatoes, mushrooms and cheese, wild smoked salmon. Le César, 34 rue de la Tour d'Auvergne in the 9th.
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December 6, 2006
Salade d'endives et poulet fermier à la Fourme d'Ambert
Endive and free-range chicken salad in a Fourme d'Ambert (blue cheese) dressing. Le Fumoir, 6 rue de l'Amiral Coligny in the 1st.
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Ceviche d'espadon à l'avocat
Swordfish and avocado ceviche. Le Fumoir, 6 rue de l'Amiral Coligny in the 1st.
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November 30, 2006
Cheesecake
Bread & Roses, 62 rue Madame in the 6th.
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Assortiment de salades
Bread & Roses, 62 rue Madame in the 6th.
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November 27, 2006
Bo-bun
Le Pacifique, 35 rue de Belleville in the 19th.
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November 21, 2006
Tartare au couteau et pommes miettes
Hand-cut tartare and sauteed potatoes. Et dans mon coeur il y a... 56 rue de Lancry in the 10th.
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Entrecôte aux cèpes
Rib steak with ceps. Et dans mon coeur il y a... 56 rue de Lancry in the 10th.
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Dos de cabillaud et carottes jaunes
Cod with yellow carrots. Et dans mon coeur il y a... 56 rue de Lancry in the 10th.
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November 20, 2006
Guanaja Hot Chocolate
Christian Constant, 37 rue d'Assas in the 6th.
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Linzer Torte
Christian Constant, 37 rue d'Assas in the 6th.
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November 9, 2006
Projet Cassatta
Ricotta ice cream, pound cake, dried fruits and nuts, chocolate and pistachio mousses. La Gazzetta, 29 rue Cotte in the 12th.
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Rosemary Chicken, Beans and Pistachio Purée
La Gazzetta, 29 rue Cotte in the 12th.
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Assortment of Appetizers
Clockwise from top left: white vegetable soup, blood sausage with pear caramel and pizza bianca, pumpkin purée with calamari, scallop with yellow beets and lemon zest. La Gazzetta, 29 rue Cotte in the 12th.
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November 3, 2006
Poêlée de Rutabagas et Champignons
Sautéed rutabagas and mushrooms (served as a side to the steak). Astier, 44 rue JP Timbaud in the 11th.
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Entrecôte Charolaise, croûton de moëlle
Charolaise rib steak with bone marrow toast (excellent meat; tasty, if a tad oversalted, marrow). Astier, 44 rue JP Timbaud in the 11th.
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Marbré de ris de veau
Calf sweetbread terrine (somewhat bland) served with vinegar-pickled veggies (so-so, too). Astier, 44 rue JP Timbaud in the 11th.
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October 28, 2006
Gazpacho
Kesako, 12 rue Véron in the 18th.
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Tortilla with chorizo
Kesako, 12 rue Véron in the 18th.
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October 26, 2006
Chocolat en ganache noire et tartelette
Bittersweet chocolate, ganache and tartlet. Le Sensing, 19 rue Bréa in the 6th.
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Pigeon au muscovado, navets glacés
Pigeon with muscovado sugar and glazed turnips. Le Sensing, 19 rue Bréa in the 6th.
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Lisette en tarte fine au fenouil
Mackerel and fennel tart. Le Sensing, 19 rue Bréa in the 6th.
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Assiette de snackings
Amuse-bouche platter. Le Sensing, 19 rue Bréa in the 6th.
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October 24, 2006
Tomates farcies et fougasse tiède aux olives
Stuffed tomatoes and warm olive fougasse. Bread & Roses.
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Tarte courgette tomate, et artichaut
Zucchini, tomato, and artichoke tart. Bread & Roses.
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October 18, 2006
Salade Parme Artichaut
L'Epicerie Fuxia, 51 rue de Martyrs in the 9th.
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October 6, 2006
Poire pochée au pistil de safran, croustillant fleur de sel, ganache chocolat guanaja
Poached pear with saffron, fleur de sel crisp, guanaja chocolate ganache. Le Comptoir, 7 carrefour de l'Odéon in the 6th.
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Contre filet de blonde d'Aquitaine, Moelle, Coeur de laitue vinaigrette
Beef fillet with bone marrow and heart of Romaine. Le Comptoir, 7 carrefour de l'Odéon in the 6th.
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Brouillade d'oeuf de poule aux langues d'oursin
Scrambled egg and sea urchin mousse/soupe. Le Comptoir, 7 carrefour de l'Odéon in the 6th.
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Pressé de cèpes et foie gras du Gers, pomme ratte, Mousseline d'artichaut
Cep, foie gras, and potato terrine with artichoke mousse. Le Comptoir, 7 carrefour de l'Odéon in the 6th.
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September 27, 2006
Salade Serrano Parmesan
Living B'Art, rue de La Vieuville in the 18th.
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September 26, 2006
Filet mignon de porc rôti, gratin de blettes
Roasted pork filet mignon with Swiss chard gratin (excellent meat, too much cream in the gratin). L'Abadache, 85 rue Lemercier in the 17th.
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Croustillant de lapin aux girolles
Crispy rabbit roll with chanterelles. L'Abadache, 85 rue Lemercier in the 17th.
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September 12, 2006
Tarte chocolat ricotta
Chocolate ricotta tart. Comerç7, 7 rue Bayen in the 17th.
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Tartine de sardines millésimées, caviar de tomates séchées
Vintage sardine tartine with sundried tomato caviar. Comerç7, 7 rue Bayen in the 17th.
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September 10, 2006
Pêche de vigne rôtie, sablé au beurre demi-sel, glace au yaourt
Vine peach, salted butter cookie, yogurt ice-cream. Le Villaret, 13 rue Ternaux in the 11th.
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Pigeon rôti à la sauge, girolles et grenailles d'amandine
Sage-roasted pigeon with chanterelles and potatoes. Le Villaret, 13 rue Ternaux in the 11th.
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Terrine de queue de boeuf au foie gras, chutney de potimarron
Oxtail and foie gras terrine, pumpkin chutney. Le Villaret, 13 rue Ternaux in the 11th.
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Crème de chou-fleur
Cream of cauliflower. Le Villaret, 13 rue Ternaux in the 11th.
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September 4, 2006
Fin sablé, quenelle de chocolat, pêches marinées
Thin cookie, chocolate quenelle, marinated peaches. Le Troquet, 21 rue François-Bonvin in the 15th.
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... Gratin de coquillettes à la crème de foie gras
... Gratineed elbow macaroni with foie gras cream. Le Troquet, 21 rue François-Bonvin in the 15th.
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Hampe de boeuf au beurre d'épices...
Beef skirt and spiced butter... Le Troquet, 21 rue François-Bonvin in the 15th.
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Caillé de chèvre et piquillos, vinaigrette aux girolles
Fresh goat cheese and piquillos peppers, chanterelle vinaigrette. Le Troquet, 21 rue François-Bonvin in the 15th.
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August 23, 2006
I Heart Pozzetto
Coconut, Yogurt, Pistachio. (Pozzetto, 39 rue du Roi de Sicile in the 4th.)
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August 10, 2006
Salade toute verte
Le Délicabar, 26 rue de Sèvres in the 7th.
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August 9, 2006
Coupe de glace
Chocolate with Espelette chili pepper, salted butter caramel, and sheep's milk. Le Comptoir, 9 carrefour de l'Odéon in the 6th.
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Pied de porc pané
Breaded pork foot. Le Comptoir, 9 carrefour de l'Odéon in the 6th.
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Thon rouge à la plancha
Red tuna a la plancha. Le Comptoir, 9 carrefour de l'Odéon in the 6th.
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Gaspacho andalou relevé au piment d'Espelette
Andalusian gaspacho with Espelette chili pepper. Le Comptoir, 9 carrefour de l'Odéon in the 6th.
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July 30, 2006
Salades du comptoir
Rose Bakery, 46 rue des Martyrs in the 9th.
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July 24, 2006
Steamed veggies with sesame sauce
Naniwa-ya, 11 rue St-Anne in the 1st.
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June 22, 2006
Gelato
Cioccolato, fiordilatte, pistacchio. (Pozzetto, 39 rue du Roi de Sicile in the 4th.)
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