On the way to my dentist appointment later I jumped off the train. This is every artist's dream!
3-star Michelin restaurant, PAVILLON LEDOYEN is behind the Petit Palais 8, avenue Dutuit, 75008
Its Paris' oldest restaurant. Former clients included Robespierre, Danton and Marat.
Since 2014 top Chef Yanick Alleno, previously at Le Meurice, has reinvisioned Ledoyen. Now considered one of Paris' top 10 restaurants, the cuisine is noted for complexity and finesse.
Of course there will be oddles of bubbly to try.
12 superb Paris pastry chefs
Will create magic at pastry stations within the tasting area at Ledoyen.
Marie-A called and asked if I'd like to dream up a new cover for the july Champagne tasting. I scibbled some preparatory thumbnails on the Metro enroute. M-A picked the exploading bottle at the top.
A later stage study of exploding bubbles
M-A asked me if I'd like to taste a dessert before leaving. Why not?
We squeeze into chef, Aurélien Rivoire's tiny pastry kitchen. The sous chefs are on a tear.
Stalks of rhubarbe encrusted in sugar flakes
Into this exquisite dessert dusted with beet sugar and a dollop of rice ice cream!
A second dessert appeared. Two bites to be tasted together in one mouthful for the full effect.
A third dessert appeared, a giant orangette. Preserved orange peel enrobed in the darkest chocolate with a touch of gold leaf. I didn't mention to anyone that I'd recently gone off desserts since starting a new regime. There are some things better left unsaid. This orengette went home with me. If you are in Paris July 8 or 9 please do come to the tasting. I plan to attend. Meanwhile I'll be sleeping in the metro stations admiring my handiwork. Cheers 🥂
