And I must admit it was all very good, but next time, erm, I'm gonna gnaw at a baguette the whole day and save up the money for a nice bag.
So, here's some info on what we ate, and a guide to prices you can expect at cafes and restaurants in Paris.
1. CAFEs
(we stopped at at least 3 - 4 a day)
These are lovely experiences.
To sit on the sidewalk and people watch,
while sipping on espresso (mine) and latte (his) and orange juice (ours).
To sit on the sidewalk and people watch,
while sipping on espresso (mine) and latte (his) and orange juice (ours).
On average, we spent approx 10-15 euros each pop.
(espressos cost 2.30 euros, lattes 3 euros, orange juice 4.50 euro)
(espressos cost 2.30 euros, lattes 3 euros, orange juice 4.50 euro)
2. Lunch at Cafe Cassette, Saint Germaine
This was our first meal, and it was very very very very good.
I had the ravioli, while Super Hubs had the rumpsteak (if you've been following, you'll prob realise by now that William usually orders 2 things from the menu. Entrecote or rump steak. I'm the adventurous one).
Cost us 60 euros.
17 for my ravioli. 25 for his rump steak. 14 for two bottles of evian and 4 for a latte (his).
3. Supper at La Rouge, Champs Elysees
Now this meal, I did not want to have.
It was almost 1am when we got there and I was thinking it wouldn't harm us to go to bed slightly hungry so I would have some shopping money for the next day.
But Super Hubby was insistent, and looking at his hardworking and skinny frame which seemed to lack nutrition, I had no choice but to give in.
This huge platter of fresh seafood (12 oysters, 6 prawns, 12 mussels, 12 clams etc etc) cost us 49 euros each.
So, add in my Evian and Boo's beer and we had ourselves a 110 euro bill. For supper.
It was yummy and sitting on Champs Elysees at midnight watching the night owls go by was such a treat.
4. Lunch at Auberge de la Reine Blanche, Illes St Louis
THIS was an absolutely perfect lunch.
I think one of my favourite areas in Paris is Illes St Louis.
Situated right next to the Notre Dame, the whole area has a quiet and charming bustle on Saturdays, when Parisians and tourists alike flock there for brunches.
The weather was perfect, people smiling, food amazing.
I grinned like a cheshire cat the entire time.
I had a huge pot of Moules Frittes (Mussels and Fries), which was the plate of the day and only cost 12 euro, while Boo had his (surprise, surprise) entrecote with fries and a goat cheese salad (29 euro for a set).
Including my Evian and Boo's two beers, bill came up to 70 euro.
**Mi, we are coming back here. You'll love it. Daddy, PaoPei, Don, Kesh, Bryan, come also la... SO NICE oh!!!
5. Best Ice Cream, Berthillon, Illes St Louis
This was heaven. Truly truly one of the best ice creams I have ever ever ever had.
Aunty Terri, I didn't try the sorbets since you said it wasn't good, and William said the creme ones: Noissette (nuts) and Salty Caramel were his favourites, so we had that.
AND I AM SALIVATING THINKING ABOUT IT RIGHT NOW!!!
2.60 euro per scoop.
*wish we came here every day when we were there
6. Dinner at La Societe, St Germaine
This was filled with very cool and trendy and chic and elegant people, so I was too shy to take pictures.
These pics are sourced off the internet to show you the interior.
Finding the place was not easy, as it was literally like a hidden VIP club.
In fact, the whole experience felt like being a part of a very exclusive society.
For me, the food was good but not great. Very average bistro quality. But what it lacked in fine cuisine, it made up for with the ambiance, deco, cheeky yet elegant service, bustling atmosphere (every single table was taken) and was the quintessential (yuppie) Paris experience.
I had a good time.
We had caipirinha (mine) and white wine (his) for aperitifs,
escargot (mine) and tuna carpaccio (his) for starters,
grilled chicken breast (mine) and steak!!! (who else) for mains,
a red wine (his) and Evian (mine) for drinks.
No dessert.
No dessert.
Total bill was 120 euro. (They offered us the aperitifs for free because they made us move tables, so otherwise, it would have cost us 150)
*Reservations are necessary especially on weekends.
7. Villa D'Or, Place d'Italie in the 13th arrondissement (aka Chinatown)
Before coming to Paris, I told Super Hubby over and over again that I wanted REAL Chinese food, something that I cannot at all find in Luxembourg.
So, on our last day in Paris, he brought me to his fave Chinese restaurant in Chinatown for lunch. He used to come here weekly when he was living here, and said it got so packed at nights because it is one of the best Chinese restaurants in the whole of Paris.
The signs outside were testament to that.
*Sidenote before I get into the food. The staff there all remembered William from years ago, and were delighted to find out that he had married a Malaysian. One of the old waiters is from Brickfields and has been working in the restaurant for more than 10 years. The rest are from all over South East Asia.
SEA BROTHERHOOD!
Ahhh... just seeing keropok made my mouth water. And the keropok was perfect!
We had deep fried duck tongue seasoned with salt and pepper for starters (William's all time fave) and it was very very delish.
You see that glistening bowl of goodness on the left? That was mine, all mine!
Kueh Chap - pork intestines and coagulated blood and smooth slices of broad kuey teow.
So good my mouth is watering as I type this.
I was so happy with this I ignored William's roast duck, and was slightly disappointed with my claypot chicken feet.
Total Price: 51 euro (including mineral water and a beer)
*This was a super good and authentic Chinese restaurant. And it was almost Malaysian-style, the way I like it. The owner is Chinese Cambodian.
8. Pastries from Paul's Bakery (found everywhere in Paris)
In the three days that we were in Paris, you see how we were eating so much at restaurants. So much so that as we were at the train station waiting for the train back to Luxembourg, I realised I did not manage to have a single croissant, pain au chocolat, mille feuilles, tarte... NOTHING. The horror!
So I did the next best thing and went to Paul, which was the only decent bakery at the train station and grabbed these things to satisfy my needs.
It was ok. It was just Paul. We even had it in Shanghai. But it was sufficient.
Total cost for those 3 items above: 5.20 euro.
So I did the next best thing and went to Paul, which was the only decent bakery at the train station and grabbed these things to satisfy my needs.
It was ok. It was just Paul. We even had it in Shanghai. But it was sufficient.
Total cost for those 3 items above: 5.20 euro.
So that was my foodie adventure in Paris.
Now, it's crunch time for both my flabby tummy and skinny bank account :)
