I'm thrilled to tell you the January map went in the mail 📮yesterday.
Great minds etc. etc. Urbaninsider featured Paris' bouillons this week. A basic rule of thumb 👍 in France (and don't send me the bill/l'addition if I'm wrong)
When you spot a busy, bustling brasserie in any French town, go inside and eat. Atmosphere will be warm and decor charmingly Art Nouveau period. This one is at the Excelsior.
Seafood 🦞 is freshly shucked.
Dishes will be traditional like chicken with wine/coq au vin.
Service will be fast, efficient and friendly. Prices and bill/l'addition will/should be manageable. Exception is the Beefbar where you get Japanese Wagu steaks. I have yet to visit.
I did get to MOLLARD near Gare St.-Lazar for more research. The shoe fits for convivial atmosphere, friendly service.
The waiter suggested the black rice on my plate of seafood fricasse was..surprise - Beluga caviar!
Lots of brandishing of copper pans making the crepes Suzette.
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