Our son, Tommy’s favorite restaurant in Paris is L’Entrecote. This casual restaurant serves one menu: salad and steak-frites. Delicious and hot! There are a few locations in Paris. We dined most recently at the one on the Left Bank in St. Germain des Prés.
My family agrees that one of the best dinners in Paris
was the one Howard made in the apartment with the well equipped kitchen.
All his fabulously fresh ingredients came from the market on Rue Levis.
Here is our French waitress from Chez André…notice the eyeglass similarities with my sister’s?
Our dear friend, Lisa came over from England to join my sister and me for a special day:
a tour of the Baccarat museum and lunch in the Cristal Room Paris.
I took these photos in the museum before I was told “Pas de photos, Madame.”
The restroom (cool stainless steel sink) is mirrored and
gives you the illusion of being surrounded by crystal chandeliers.
We had a beautiful lunch in the Cristal Room Baccarat which was the
former dining room of the townhouse. Philippe Starck preserved the original design
and added his signature modern touches.
Notice the frescoed ceiling along with the chalkboard drawing (sorry about the visibility, I was trying to be discrete about the photography although they did not seem to care as much in the restaurant).
The kitchen is under the direction of the famous Michelin-rated chef,
Guy Martin. The three-course meal was elegant but not overly elaborate using peak
Springtime ingredients. The “French” portions were perfect for us and the service was formal
(three waiters serve and remove plates at the same time).
Complimentary little desserts at the end of the meal.
We enjoyed drinking Champagne out of the super elegant Baccarat flutes.
Best wishes,
Mary Ann
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Thanks for sharing all these photos … i love the flowers (and such a true saying …. men with flowers do look handsome!).. LOVE the curved sink (gorgeous) … ok bottom line … love the pics 🙂 I am looking fwd to the posts on shopping on a budget in Paris. I am heading to Spain + Italy in July, but perhaps Paris will be our next trip.
Incredible! Isn't it interesting how even the simplest things, flower, fresh produce always looks more enticing than it does in the states?
Love seeing Paris through your eyes!
xo Elizabeth
Love it all!
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What a wonderful trip to Paris…it must be so fun when you've actually lived there. I love your photos…the ones at the market are amazing. I would love to have lunch with my sister at the exact same spot!
I wish I could have a crepe with Nutella right now! Can't wait to see more of Paris through your eyes!
annie
I can tell we all would love to be in Paris with you.
What a dream
An unforgettable lunch is the best way to go!
Absolutely fantastic! The flowers are divine…I can imagine having them scattered throughout my home…love. Can you just imagine how healthy we would be if we could shop for food like this? All of it is causing me to drool right here. 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing!
xo
Pat
Beautiful photos! I so envy you. It's been nice to take this trip vicariously through your posts. Thanks for sharing.
I have been wanting to see that Baccarat museum and restaurant from the minute I read about it … way too many years ago. Divine, absolutely divine!
I will be filing this post for my next trip to Paris. It's been at least 10 years. Looks like such a wonderful trip especially with family.
Tammy, I met with Genie from "Paris and Beyond" and some other Paris bloggers….have to report on that, so fun!
Ha! I mean JET lag?
Please excuse any typos….I am so tired. That nine hour difference. Anyone else have problems with je tlag?
WOW-wow-wow!!! Oh my–I LOVE these places…the fruit, the flowers, the food, and the beautiful decor. What a treat! I think that quote about guys is just too funny! Hubby brings me flower every week. He's super handsome in my opinion.
Thanks for sharing France with us since we can't all go. :o) I enjoyed all of it!
xo
Donna @ Comin' Home
So enjoyed your photos of Paris, they were like a blast from the past for me! We visited there almost 40 years ago when we lived in Germany.
I love the street markets, they are just so wonderful, and the great architecture and beauty of France is just so romantic and lovely. Love how they do the ceiling to look like you are seeing the clouds, so wonderfully creative.
Looks like you had a marvelous time with your sister and friend. Good for you!!
Blessings for a Happy Easter!
Nellie
Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment. I so enjoyed your great post with your trip to Paris, you sure look like you had a terrific time! Great photographs…the flowers are gorgeous! Incredible lamps at the Bacarat Museum, to drool over! Thank you for sharing.
FABBY
Wow – those photographs are amazing. Looks like you had a wonderful trip. Love the vibrancy of the flowers – and the vegetables look delicious.
Such a wonderful adventure you've had! Those chandeliers are heavenly :O)
Hi Mary Ann, It looks like you had a wonderful trip! I loved seeing the flower and food markets in paris. I'll have to give the Nutella crepe a try on our next visit. Calories don't count in Paris, right?
Hugs,
Sherry
I am completely living vicariously through you, Mary Ann…such a great tour. There's nothing quite like a good crepe and the flowers are gorgeous. Would love to visit the Baccarat Museum…even the bathrooms are beautiful!! So happy you had such a wonderful trip!!
The flowers are beautiful! Mine were just from a street vendor, yours are from Paris! 🙂
What amazing photos you have here. I really want to be in your shoes right now. Those crepes look delicious and oh my, those cantaloupes…they are just beautiful, I want one! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful trip to Paris with us!
Marianne 🙂
Bonjour Mary Ann – This is my first visit to your lovely blog and I have so.. enjoyed these little glimpses of my very favourite city Paris!
The fleurist in the top pics is just delightful and I love how the flowers spill out onto the street. Thank you for sharing.
Wow! That was just one fab photo after another. Do you follow Genie from Paris and Beyond? I think she's been in Paris the past couple of weeks too. Your post was such a treat today! I can only dream and you know me, I do a lot of that!
What great pictures! We too LOVE Chez Andre and have been eating there for almost 20yrs! My husband used to work with Nina Ricci right down the street. Love the white asparagus too. Miss that this time of year! xo Caroline
I wish I was there right now! Of course, you're making me hungry seeing all of this delicious food! Thanks for the 'Ina' tour, loved it. xo
I love crepes! omg I wish you could have packed me in your suitcase! jealous 🙂 xoxo's nancy
Oh Mary Ann…this is killing me! I want to be you SO BAD!!!!! So lovely. Keep posting during your trip. I love it!!
Best~
Karen
This was so much fun…keep the great posts coming. I feel like I was there!!
XO,
Jane
Loved the post!! I was starting to feel guilty (being on a diet and all craving a crepe with the nutella) but quickly redeemed myself being in equal awe over the yummy melons and juicy ripe tomatoes! Thanks for showing something healthy that got my "twisted" mind out of the "bad food" gutter and back onto the healthy food lane again..lol! Your trip looks amazing..we were at Baccarat too, wasn't it amazing? We were invited to a special reception through someone my husband knows and we were just blown away by everything….it was incredible and such a fun treat..definitely a highlight! So glad you are having such a wonderful time. I am really enjoying the next best thing to being there with you..sharing the trip through blogworld! France is truly the ultimate treat for every sense..I am always on overdrive when I am there….a true gift to the world!
Oh this post is a dream! I enjoyed reading and browsing through the pics and dreaming of Paris. I love the outdoor markets and of course, the desserts! My goodness…I've got to go to Paris this year.
Those flowers and fresh vegs and fruit looks amazing. I would love to try those cantalopes. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
I am SO enjoying my vicarious visit to Paris with you!! But so sorry I am reading this just before lunch when I'm starving!! Those cantaloupes looks devine!! If I take a trip to Paris any time in the near future, I'm calling you for my itinerary!! And thank you so much for the mention – just love my wine!!
Heaven on earth! Beautiful images! I can almost smell those flowers and all that beautiful food! Crepes and nutella sounds dangerous!
Thanks so much for sharing! Each post just gets prettier and prettier 😉
Kelle
xx
Oh my Mary Ann, I loved everything!!
Please keep a log of all the details where you went! I would love you to share them. Enjoy! I wish I was there..
xo,
Gail
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L' Entrecôte , yes yes yes! The left bank location, oh and when she comes around for seconds … I die !