July 17, 2016

Review: Du Pain et des Idées

yuanjiang Paris ★★★★★, Bakeries 0 Comments

When it comes to pastries and all things baked in butter and sugar, no better city in the world does it better than Paris. As many soon discover when they arrive, Paris is a true carb-heaven with its hundreds of boulangeries and patisseries decorating each street corner. From croissants to macarons to baguettes, the array of baked goods is truly endless. But if there’s one bakery that’s on virtually everyone’s list, it has to be Du Pain et des Idées, an award-winning boulangerie located in the heart of Paris.

Review: David Toutain

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David Toutain was our first fine dining stop in Paris, and it also happened to be one of our favorites. When we were doing our research on where to eat in one of the best food cities in the world, we noticed that the name David Toutain kept appearing over and over again. After digging a bit deeper, we knew we just had to eat here.

With one Michelin star already, Chef Toutain is reputed for his modern French cuisine with a slight Asian twist. The restaurant offers two options nightly: a 5-course Menu Carte Blanche (“blank slate” tasting menu) for 80 euros or a longer 8-course one for 110 euros. Note that there are also many complimentary amuse bouches throughout the meal, so for the quality and quantity of food we were served, we thought it was one of the best deals in the city.

Review: All Senses Gastronomy

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Have you ever experienced a multi-projection movie? What about a 24-course meal? How about both at the same time…?

When we were booking accommodations for our Greece leg, we were only planning to stay in Athens for one night, which made me think, How could we try as much delicious Greek food as possible in one dinner? When I came across All Senses Gastronomy on TripAdvisor, I was intrigued by the concept of the place: a creative dining experience that seeks to stimulate all five senses while paying homage to classical Greek food. It was a perfect match.