Oignon soupe at Pom'Cannelle

This post should be called, 'Ode to Paris Bistro water glass'. I could draw them all day long.

My obsession goes way back. I had to buy a dozen (FYI you cannot buy less from a restaurant supply house). I gave them away to the hotel staff, cleaners etc. When I arrived  back home I tripped on the front step breaking one of my precious pair of Paris bistro glasses. C'est la vie.

Yesterday while noodling around Instagram I got the brill idea to eat at a small local restaurant a block away. 
If you've visited Ile Saint Louis you probably waltzed right by POM'CANNELLE on rue des Deux Ponts. I think J. stayed in a stunning apartment directly overhead.

Inside is nothing to write home about. Unpretentious is the word, but Pom'Cannelle has survived over 20 years. I came in around 2 so it was pretty quiet. But people kept dribbling in for this and that. Their menu prices are on the low end, but word out onTripAdvisor/Instagram was their soupe d'oignon was memorable and worth returning for.Naturally they have the local ice cream, BERTHILLON. Maybe all 57 flavors from the look of it.

I'm happy to say my onion soup was excellent. Bubbling hot. Full of gooey melted cheese and bread. The perfect antidote to the damp day outside. I put up a video at @Parisbreakfast if you'd like a closer look. I'll def return to POM'CANNELLE for more soupe on another grey Paris day. 

Paris bistro glass watercolors are up on Etsy if you're so inclined. 

XXX 🐻from Paris