French Cuisine

I had my 1st tastings of French Cuisine just a couple weeks ago in Paris. To be honest, I had no idea what to expect, but now having had it - I understand why people rave about it! Talk about rich flavours that still taste light, and make your tastebuds pop, your mouth water while you're eating, and saying 'mmm' after every bite. amazing really.

Our first night in Paris, we really lucked out on dinner. We arrived relatively late into the city and with nothing prepared we decided just to wing it and try and find somewhere nearby. We ate at Cafe Constant www.cafeconstant.com . They only had 1 type of entree left for the both of us as the rest they were out and the kitchen was about to close, but luckily we still were able to get plenty of wine and our pick of dessert.

entree -
Croustillant de crevettes au basilic (shrimps in a crispy wrapper with basil and mashed potatoes


desserts -
Quenelles au chocolat noir with crème anglaise


Assiette de fromages


Really it was just heaven. Much more than I could've ever expected - especially thinking that we would have to eat fast food bc of how late it was :)

Saturday evening we ate at Le Perraudin www.restaurant-perraudin.com (a recommendation from the Rick Steves Guide Book) Definitely was a great pick! We all opted for the set menus, starter - entree - dessert. Best idea ever.

The pictures of my starter and entree didn't turn out so well, but the dessert.. you can see how delicious it was from the photo.

Foie Gras from the House:


Duck Confit with Roasted Potatoes and Salad


Profiteroles (homemade filled with Ice Cream and topped with Chocolate Sauce)


One of the more memorable parts besides these dinners - were the Crepe snacks throughout the day! absolutely delish.

All in all French Cuisine gets 2 thumbs up in my book. Can't wait to go back and eat my little heart out.