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Oh my God, I can't believe your statement! Numb and Dumb? It is no wonder the DC group is being called food snobs in the Post. Arroagance is the word that comes to my mind. I do not post on this forum that often because I feel people try to make others feel stupid or simple because their opinions may be different! If you do not follow the crowds opinion, heaven help you! Un-Nuanced, I will reply on my part only. I dine at Citronelles, Maesto's, Marcels, etc.. the number of times per years as I do at AUberge. I also dine at Guy Savoy's, Taillevant, Michel Rostangs, and numerous bistros throughout France. I would not call myself un-nuanced. Auberge has a niche, because it is not nouveau, or cutting edge, so much the better! There are plenty of 3 star Michelin restos in Paris (not that AUberge would necessarily be in that category) that have not changed or have cutting edge. But their service and food is dependable and good. I cannot say the same for some of the restaurants that some DC Gulleters fawn over! Taste is subjective people. As you are a forum host, I am surprised and baffled by your reply! Edit: Reformated by manager at member's request.

You are right JoeH. Auberge is a great value for what you get. It's food is consistantly good and it's ambiance beats most restaurants in the area. It has stood the test of time, and will probably do so so for another 40 years, which says quite alot in itself.

C'est vrai pour les touristes Americaine et d'Angleterre mais c'est pas vrai pour moi!

<shameless self promotion> Was it this blog? </shameless self promotion> Miss Pim, It most certainly was your blog! I should of known you were on here somewhere. Great review! I look forward to reading them all. I have your page saved as a favorite now! When will you be in Paris again?

First, I guess I should thank you for the backhanded compliment about the service. Though there is nothing French let alone Alsacian about us. Boring is not an adjective I've heard used for Nectar but OK. And the subject of price leads me to... I took the liberty of pulling your check: A ten course tasting menu for $75 per head or $7.50 per course. Auberge: for 5 courses (to include amuse) works out to $12 per course. And thats if you don't get banged by any supplements. Want foie, extra, Want lamb, extra, What this and that, extra extra. Um, wine drops. Do you mean the ten half glasses of wine paired to each course for only $35 a head. I would guess neither. As Bordeaux is over priced, overrated and shouldn't be touched for a couple of decades. This post is not intended to compare us to Auberge or any other restaurant. Nor is it to attack you personally. I'm just don't recall any of today's ungrateful cheapness back in April. Wow and ouch! I have not complained about your prices Mr. Hooligan, though, and correct me if I am wrong, which I may be, wasn't the bill $900 ? I never said Nectars was not worth it, but those prices are comparable to Auberge if not more expensive. Hence the kettle reference. And well yes the pours did seem skimpy at times. I am sorry if this offends you. As to wines and Bourdeauxs not being ready to drink, well taste is always subjective isn't it? The French drink their wines quite young except for Burgundies. And no, I am not comparing, as it would be apples and oranges kind of thing. Yes the service was great at Nectars. Not intended as a personal attack? I will try not to take it as such, but you must do the same. (Edited to make sense!)

This is wonderful, Pick up my wine at the Planet, and my cheese at Cheesetique. I gotta agree, the name is cheesy....

Ain't this the pot calling the kettle black? After your tasting menu with um wine drops, that's a bit much for you to say! Not that your food isn't good. Auberge is a deal! A prix fixe menu is approximately 50-60 dollars plus whatever drinks you may choose and the food is wonderful, no not cutting edge but wonderful just the same. BTW this prix fixe is for 4 courses plus amuse bouches, you cannot go wrong here. The winelist is good and the sommelier will steer you to less expensive bottles if he feels they are better. We had a Grand Cru Bourdeaux 2000, actually we had two, one we chose which was over $100 and a $40 bottle the conciege recommended. Guess which one was better?

Wow this thread does not die! I have to admit, after reading it, alot of the comments on here, struck me as being so PC they made me want to puke! And quite a few are just a little but smug. I think Hooligan has it right. Leave Gillian with her name. It fits. Maybe if some white toast person opened up a little store in a predominantly black (or should I say African American?) area and named it DaSto it might seem weird but she has a great name! What is the big freaking deal?

(Please read with French accent) Ah but Monsieur, I know Ze Paris like ze back of my hand, those leetle streets are no obstruction when you are searching for a restaurant! Mais merci pour votre comment.

Has anyone been to L'Entredgeu in Paris near Porte Champerret in the 17th? I read about it in a blog on the internet, and then saw it featured in Figaroscope. Any comments on the place would be appreciated. I will try it next month when everything opens up again.

HI Lucy, Welcome back! Have you always been a forum host or is my mind playing tricks on me? Sorry to go off subject here. But nice to see you're back.

I don't live in Chanitilly, but I do take offense. DC may be nice for getting out, but it ain't IT! Hasn't this board gotten enough flack in the press (and free publicity I guess) for being presumptuous about Colorado Kitchen and the name of DaSto? I think some of us in this board need to step back into reality.

Yes, we Spaniards believe in getting the most out of our pigs also, but mostly iin the form of Chorizo, thank you. You have made me laugh Bux!

Thank you Mr. Talbott! I imagune andouillette was originally a form of peasant food, getting the most out of your pig....But with all the wonderful food experiences in France, this is one I will not be trying again in my lifetime. I have never tried Mediterranean lobster but I did have a wonderful Breton Blue Lobster? at Marc Meaneau's L'Esperance in June. It was the most delicious lobster I have ever tasted. After inquiring about it to the waiter, he brought out a live one to the table so I could closely inspect him! Now that is worth trying again!

I had Andouillette in Troyes for the first time in June. It was the specialty at a little resto that got great reviews. My hub ordered it, not I. I tasted it, how bad could it be? OMG, I still remember the taste to this day. I serve my dog better tasting food than that! I am usually very open to trying new things, but this goes beyond gross. It has to be the worst tasting anything I have ever tried! YUCK YUCK YUCK

Oh Lucy, where are you?

Amen to the sizes in France! The largest you will find is usually what we would call an American size 10. But I disagree that they don't low carb things. There is the Montignac method, which is a lower carb, lower glycemic reduction plan. They even have a store in Paris for his products. And if you look into any French drugstore, you will notice a huge ad in most windows for products pour maigrir. To lose weight. But it is true that it is not as prevalent as in the US. Especially in Paris, but once you are out in the country, I see quite a few hefty mamas!

I do think part of the vanilla gelato recipe is missing. Freeze it first and then freeze overnight or chill overnight then freeze in maker, then freeze again overnight?

There is a lot of jeans in restos in Paris, but they are on slim men, usually with a nice turtleneck(winter, fall, spring) or a nice shirt and usually a jacket. The same goes for women. Again these are usually at casual bistros. If you really want to fit in, one word is all you need BLACK! buy a causual and a dressier pair of black pantd, leather black shoes, and black sweaters, turtlrnecks, shirts, etc...and don't forget the jacket. BTW it is very hard to find overweight Parisians, can't say the same for the rest of the country though.

Thank you Bux! I had checked on there but couldn't find the times!

Does anyone know what time the cyclists are expected to arrive at the Champs Elysee on Sunday? I would actually like to see this live this year.

OK, I have tears in my eyes as I am writing this. As a Cuban who grew up in Miami and go back very often, it made me miss the way of life. I used to drink Cafe con Leche from my baby bottle, no joking, but then again we kept our bottles until we were 4!!!!!!! It is a different way of life, I miss my amigas, primas, y mi cafe!

OK, this is fun. Bux is right, a dark (as in black)chic pantsuit would be in keeping with those tres tres chic Parisian women. The dress you have shown above is perfect. AMericans tend to stand out by their loud clothing, which is ok at times such aswhen I get really pissed off at the french. I once wore tan suede pants with a red suede halter to a nice little resto, I stood out but then it was my intention. But the Parisians do dress mainly in black and simply but very stylishly or at least some do

A simple black dress of high quality with the appropriate simple accessories. A wrap and a simple clutch, matching black shoes. For men ditto to a conservative suit, white shirt and nice tie. Otherwise wear what you want, but if you don't want to stand out, the above outfit is very appropriate!

Hi, I travel to Paris and France quite regularly and could kick myself in the behind for not buying 2000 futures while I was there in 2001! Does anyone know a reputable firm to buy futures from in Paris or anywhere in France for that matter and how you handled delivery of your wine? I travel there so often that I would bring it back myself. Any and all advice would be appreciated! Merci bien. Raisa