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Published: September 23rd 2007
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Wepler
Wepler 14, place de Clichy - 01 45 22 53 24
This Bistro is best known for seafood and oysters in an area that is swimming with such places. It is large and looks just like you would think a Parisian bistro would, with chairs and tables lining the sidewalk in front. There is a small stall in front where some fruits de la mer are displayed and, at busy times, a man stands shucking and jiving. At the other end is an ice cream machine and window.
It was our first evening in Paris - a Sunday, the weather was warm and we had wandered down to this area and recognized the name. What better way to begin our trip? We ordered a dozen oysters, fines de claires, and a bottle of Pouilly Fume.The waiter seemed to be the only one on this evening but was bustling around and was in high spirits. He joked and arranged and rearranged the items on the tiny table, finally shrugging and hurrying off. He brought the wine first and the oysters arrived in due time, six to a plate sitting on a bed of seaweed. A half lemon was the
Wepler Bistro
Oysters, wine and the first night in Paris... only other adornment and, as we hadn’t specified, it was assumed we wanted them “au nature”.They were plump and delicious and, as always used to describe fresh oysters; they smelled only of the sea.
This place served our purpose but I am not sure I would stop here for a meal.
La Maison Rose
La Maison Rose
2, Rue Abreuvoir, Paris
01 42 57 66 75
We came across this restaurant on one of our exploratory walks and decided to have lunch here.We sat outside along the street and ordered onion soup, water and a glass of wine. The soup was good and hot and was served in a little pot however, we both thought it was greasy - I guess the up side of this is they use real chicken stock. It was a coolish day so it really hit the spot.The service was so-so and the waiter seemed a little miffed that was all we wanted. At E8 a pot, they weren’t suffering. If he had been observant he would have noticed that we should have been comped as shills. Several other tables filled up as they noticed us slurping our lunch.
Au Pied du Sacre Coeur
Au Pied du Sacre Coeur
85, Rue Lamark
01 46 06 15 26
We were following one of the walking tours and, as it was 1 o’clock, we stopped here for lunch. It was not busy and we sat outside to better absorb Montmartre.
The offering was entree and plat and ¼ bottle of wine - or - entree and dessert and ¼ bottle of wine, all for E11.73 (odd price total don’t you think).
We opted for the entree of Oeuf Cocotte which was an egg baked in the oven in a sauce of crème fraiche laced with blue cheese. It was very cheesy and tasty. The French seldom eat eggs for breakfast but use their share at other meals in different concoctions. The yolk was still runny so perfectly cooked for us.
We chose different plats. Sandra had Saute de veau (braised veal) with roast potatoes and a ratatouille like vegetable mixture without the tomatoes, and courgettes. I had filet of lieu (Pollock) au blanc poireaux (white sauce with leeks), rice and courgettes.
Both were delicious. The half bottle of house red wine was very good.
This lunch was an incredible value
at E11.73.
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"travel blog with food"!
Thanks so much for all this information - I heard about this on www.ourparisforum.com, where it's getting a lot of attention! Many people have been following your adventures, and enjoying very much. We will keep reading (I especially, as I see you are headed to the Dordogne - my favorite part of the world!)