Five years ago this month Lynn invited me (or practically had to drag me) to have lunch at her favorite lunch bargain restaurant Le Reminet. Little did I know it would become a monthly habit, one of my most popular features on Eye Prefer Paris, and an opportunity to have some terrific food all over Paris. In the past five years we have eaten in over 40 restaurants, dining on French, Thai, Vietnamese, Turkish, Moroccan, Italian, Chinese, and Indian cuisine in almost every arrondissement.
We thought returning to Le Reminet would be the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary. The interior of crystal chandeliers, deep plum walls,velvet banquettes, and gold gilt mirrors was exactly how I remembered it. When we first dined at Le Reminet in 2009, there was a formule for 13.50 for three courses and last week it had gone up to 14.90 euros, still an excellent buy for three courses. I’ve been back to Le Reminet many times again, and usually it was a mix of French and American diners, but surprisingly it was all French people last week, considering it was mid-August, the height of the vacances.
It was a crisp, autumn-like day, even though it was August and the starter of sweet potato soup was welcome. The velvet texture of the soup along with a piquant flavoring of ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg had us practically licking the bowl. Next up we both had the chicken breast with fettuccine. The tender breast had the natural jus from the chicken but also had a slightly sugary taste and we thought the chef may have been Asian, sprucing up the jus with some other flavors. The flavorful fettuccine tasted home made, but we found out later they weren’t. One of the consistent things about Le Reminet, is the portions are a good size, as we have eaten our share of paltry portions at many restaurants, going home hungry.
I opted for the cheese plate instead of dessert (watching my sugar intake very carefully these days). A lovely presentation included a slice of Camembert, Pont l’Eveque, and chevre, along with a delicate salad with a smattering of fresh walnuts. I sinned and had a heavenly bite of Lynn’s cream puff/chou with whipped cream and tart raspberry jelly.
Thankfully, time hasn’t changed Le Reminet that much, and we will hopefully return in another five years
Only one slight disappointment from the first time: the very, very, very handsome waiter Gabriel was not working there anymore, although the present waiters were pretty easy on the eyes.
Click here to read the first review and to view a photo of the very, very, very, handsome Gabriel.
Le Reminet
3 rue des Grands Degres, 75005
Metro: Cluny Sorbonne, Saint Michel, or Maubert Mutualite
Open everyday 12PM-3pm, 7:30PM-11PM but 14.90 formule is only served Monday to Friday
Reservations recommended 01 44 07 04 24
http://www.lereminet.com/
My Paris Apartment for Rent
I am renting my fabulous Paris apartment in the heart of the Marais near St. Paul metro, from November 30 to December 16, a total of 17 nights. It's a spacious one-bedroom 750 sq. ft. loft style apartment with 12 ft. ceilings, decorated in chic Mid-Century Modern furniture and sleeps two people in a Queen size bed. Amenities include washer/dryer, 16" flat screen TV, dishwasher, internet connection/Wifi and free long distance calls to the U.S. The apartment is located on the second floor with a large elevator.
The price is 2800 euros/165 per night for 17 nights, 1500 euros for 7 nights, and anything in between 7 & 15 nights, 175 euros per night. Minimum rental 7 nights or 1500 euros. Photos upon request.
Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested.
A very rare photo op of Lynn, who spontaneously took a rose off the table, which matched her colorful top from the Cote d'Azur, and put it in her mouth
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte's professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 2 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
Tours cost 210 euros for up to 3 people, and 70 euros for each additional person. I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
Click here to watch a video of our famous Marais tour
