My first day in Paris was filled with new experiences alongside a dear old friend, Anouk. My arrival in Paris was smooth and uneventful (thankfully!). Flying business class was the biggest treat ever! I believe I was asked at least 10 times if there was anything that I needed to make my flight more comfortable. Upon reaching my seat, I was greeted with a nice fluffy pillow and a comfy blanket. Atop those was a zippered bag filled with an eye mask, comfy socks, toothbrush and toothpaste, hand lotion, chapstick, earplugs…all essential items needed for a long trip.
After catching up on happenings, a well-needed two-hour nap, and a great cup of cafe’, Anouk and I were off to walk the city of lights! First phenomenal view…the Eiffel Tower! It is minutes from her home!!
We walked…and we walked…and we walked some more. And then it started drizzling, and then it started really raining so we decided to check out some stores on the Champs de Elysses. We jumped from store to store, trying to stay dry (damn, I should have brought with us the umbrella my husband packed for us). We checked out Dolce and Gabana (saw a pair of boots that resembled Sadie, my dog); a delicious smelling chocolate store; Laduree for macarons; then to The Drugstore for coffee and more macarons – the creme brulee one was my favorite. YUM!! The Arc de Triomphe was right there – outside The Drugstore…amazing!! (and a Cartier store as well LOL). It amazes me how almost anywhere you walk, you come across some of the most beautiful, historic monuments…amongst the everyday life of the Parisians.
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Foie gras with a sweet mango sauce (notice this is the second time in one day I have tried this new dish!) paired with a sweet peach-infused wine
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Pumpkin tempura (delicious) paired with a crisp white wine
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Tofu, crab, shrimp, and green bean roll (not my favorite but very interesting)
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Interesting egg roll filled with white rice, veggies, and tofu
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Three pieces of yellowtail and 2 pieces of the BEST tuna, paired with a strong chilled sake.
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Main course (are you full and tired by now?) – beef cheeks (yes, I typed beef cheeks) with root vegetables and steamed white rice, and miso soup all paired with red wine.
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FINALLY – sweet sorbet dessert and these delicious puff pastries.
And I wondered why a few hours later I didn’t feel so good! The food was delicious, and I enjoyed it immensely – maybe too much? 🙂
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