Rue Cler, La Fontaine de Mars

Last night I was meeting Karen Schneid and her adorable daughters at La Fontaine de Mars

A quick walk down rue Cler was essential.

What Parisians ate for New Years 2015

What do Parisians eat for New Years Eve?

Champagne signs are everywhere.

Champagne deals galore.

Oysters are shucked in the street to keep them cold. Come and get your trays of fresh-opened huitres,

Monoprix has a full array of luxe,

Fromage,

And volupte.

You can buy caviar at Monoprix.

Sauternes to drink with

Foie gras de canard.

Duck(canard) foie gras is not as strong or riche as goose(d'oie) foie gras.

Or you can have pate of salmon, lobster, scallops instead.

Les hits tres hotte des fetes.

Litchi nuts are hot hot hot this holiday season. Christine says the French love to eat exotic foods during the holidays.

Miniature pineapples and passion fruit.

Fancifully prepared party foods

Lobster, crab, scallops. Miam.

Meanwhile Bear (in his new Christmas sweater gift from a lovely PBer) and I dream of New York HOT DOGS. Frenchies To Go has them.
Yum Yum

What did you eat for New Years 2015?

Frenchie

Miam miam

 Frenchie Looks like other Paris bistros - but chef Gregory Marchand's cuisine is tops.

 Caille. betterave, navet, groseille

 Chou rave, jus de moule de Penestins

 Canard, courgette, cerise

 Maigre, bouillon de tomate acidule, haricot Barlotti

 Good plain rustic bread to sop up every last drop of delicious sauce.

 Fraise, fromage blanc, pistache

 Abricot, framboise, basilique, glace au miel.

 South African children don't throw food. They clean their plates even if occasionally checking their video games or giving their sister's hair a good yank.

Was it c'est si bon?

Absolutement oui.

Fresh flavours, yet complex and layered. One bite and you wonder how so much poetry can be happening in your mouth. Other's have described Frenchie far better than I can here.

A post-dinner dance from the girls after being freed from their seats and good behavior.

A BIG Merci to Ooh La La Confectionary for educating my palate both sweet and savory!