The only thing I enjoyed more than the fantastic pho at Le Bambou was watching Christian’s utter confusion as he tried to figure out how the hell he was supposed to eat his appetizer. Just to be clear, that’s in no way to the detriment of my giant steaming bowl of beef noodle soup, which was on par with the best I had in Hanoi. Christian is a novice at Vietnamese cuisine, so naturally I offered no helpful hints, preferring to watch him fumble miserably with his paper-thin spring roll wrappers.
Entries Tagged as 'Eat'
Le Bambou (13eme)
June 15th, 2008 · Written by Dan · No Comments · Cheap, Dan's Favorites, Eat, The Challenge
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The Hidden Kitchen
June 14th, 2008 · Written by Dan · No Comments · Eat
If you want an intimate meal, keep looking; this is a dinner party. Inter-party discussions last the whole night, and initial questions such as “Do you live in Paris or are you just visiting?” lead quickly into fascinating discussions spanning the gamut. Last night’s crowd was quite multinational, with America, Canada, France, New Zealand and the UAE all represented. The group dynamics were terrific and everyone had a great time.
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Le Cambodge (10eme)
June 12th, 2008 · Written by Dan · No Comments · Cheap, Dan's Favorites, Eat
The first time I noticed Le Cambodge, I was meeting friends for pre-dinner drinks near Canal Saint Martin. Off on a side street, I wouldn’t have even noticed it, had there not been a long line winding out the door. Knowing nothing else about the place, I made a mental note to come back to check it out. Amusingly enough, that was where my friends were already planning to take me.
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Porte Manech (14eme)
June 10th, 2008 · Written by Christian · No Comments · Cheap, Eat, The Challenge
Normally when there are no tables available on the sidewalk I would expect the staff to roll their eyes, say something in French, and then tell me it will be at least thirty minutes before a table becomes available. Not at Porte Manech! They swiftly hauled a table out from the interior, threw a couple chairs around it, and voila! Instant seating gratification.
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Le Ravaillac (4eme)
June 4th, 2008 · Written by Dan · No Comments · Eat
Le Ravaillac has been in the back of my head almost as long as I’ve lived in Paris. Just a block north of the Saint Paul metro, not only do I have a friend that lives a block away, but I pass it on my near weekly Sunday pilgrimage to L’As de Falafel. The sign proclaiming Polish specialties piques my interest every time I see it.
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Let’s Talk Crêpes
May 26th, 2008 · Written by Dan · 1 Comment · Cheap, Dan's Favorites, Drink, Eat, Tangent
Everybody knows and loves crepes. If you don’t, it means you’ve either never been served a proper one, or you’re not worthy to be reading this self-declared mecca of Parisian gastronomy.