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Les Bouquinistes is owned by restaurateur and chef Guy Savoy. Located near the Pont Neuf, it is named after the old booksellers on the Seine. We ate lunch there after visiting the Pantheon and other 7th Arrondissement hot spots. It's around 1:30pm. I am so excited because they have a lunch prix-fixe for 29 Euro, which includes a glass of wine. I have been raving about these prix fixe deals since

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Just a quick post about vending machine culture in Paris: They're everywhere (like metro stations) and you can buy almost anything from there including a sandwich, chips, a cold drink or your morning espresso or latte chaud.

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After a quick trip to Notre Dame, Annie and I crossed the Seine to do an unguided walking tour through the Latin Quarter.  We come across a sidewalk poster on Saint-Germain des Pres for Fondue, which sort of looked like a Hot Chocolate advertisement. Obviously confused, we decide to go into the small shop, Aux Anysetiers du Roy, since we are drawn to all things molten and chocolate.  

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Due to my savvy know-how, we were able to get this 4-star stay, Hotel Noailles, at an extremely reasonable rate through GTA Hotels. It was centrally located near the Opera Metro, which made it super convenient to get around the city. Our package included the following: Free Wi-Fi ... came in handy when we wanted to stream Marie Antoinette after visiting Versailles. A 5lb Key and a

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Restaurant Itineraires  (5 Rue de Pontoise, 5th) is ironically a fitting start to our culinary journey through Paris. It was by happenstance we ate here since Frenchie didn't have a record of my reservation. I am not too convinced their current system is working, as the chef there also answers the telephones and only takes reservations during certain undisclosed hours. Again something not

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I've been meaning for a while to create a subset of blog posts on meals shared beyond my local offerings. Paris is a fair place to start so consider these next posts as the first installment of   The Edible Whole.

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My existence is organized through a series of spreadsheets. Even when I go on vacation, I have a very detailed itinerary, one which I've learned is not easily followed while in a foreign country. Its hard to stick to the minute, when you're walking in circles, falling into a crowd of skateboarding fanatics, or dodging rugby lunatics when the game lets out. Let's put it this way, the language

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It's 7:09 am. I'm on the shuttle to work, my stomach rumbling in this slow-moving traffic towards the tunnel. Gives me more time to salivate over the gastronomic itinerary I've made for my week in Paris. Reservations have been made. The research has been done and the cross-referencing on NYTimes, Blackbook Mag, and Le Fooding Guide has been implemented. And some of it has been left to chance ...

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Last weekend was truly bananas with more food than the average man or woman should ingest. Friday: Made turkey burgers on Arnold Sandwich Thins w steamed corn. Saturday: Ate a grapefruit. Went to the Tina Pearson Salon to get my hair relaxed by Aicha. Fell into a street fair. Bought curry puffs from a vendor ($5). Went to moms house. Met Jose. Grandma offered me a sugar donut, ate the

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On my way to the New York Gourmet Food Truck Bazaar at Hells Kitchen Flea Market on 39th and 9th. Nine trucks in one place dishing out gastronomic delights for my enthused palate.... Then off to the Hoboken Arts and Music Festival.

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I am so excited for the Food Truck Bazaar on Sunday at Hells Kitchen Flea Market. I could not believe one of the participating trucks was coming from Jersey City. So last night, I grabbed Jose and we took one of those illegal vans down to Grove Street to find the Krave Truck. The tacos reminded us of another mobile taco wagon that was featured on the Food Network. We ordered: Large

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(only true die-hard Harry Potter Fan are going to understand that title) So once you have spent all your money on macarons, you can save some money and make your own truffles with a bag of semi-sweet chips and heavy cream. A good truffle might usually be made with good (ie., expensive) belgian chocolate, but when your pockets are tight and the sweet tooth is aching for its next fix, you can try

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(photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons) When I get my breakfast in the morning, I pray the macarons have not been put out yet. They tease me from the display case. They know I am attracted to their colorful, round physiques. Little high pitched voices squeak, "buy me..." and I do... I buy THREE or FOUR at a time. The lady behind the counter knows by now I can't help myself. She

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After watching Bobby Flay throwdown with the owner of La Isla, I had to try the stuffed French toast that was amazing enough for Flay to admit defeat before actual judging. Algo and I shared the French toast, side of chorizo, and pan con lechon. Those gooey bits are a guava cream cheese with strawberries. This was one of the best brunch items I've had. It is has a light and crispy cornflake and

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Your typical caprese salad is made of tomato, basil, and mozzerella, but considering its so hard to keep fresh basil... well fresh, I used arugula. Roasted Tomato & Arugula Caprese Twist1 Ripe Tomato Olive Oil Salt/Pepper to taste Fresh Mozzerella Handful of Arugula Preheat oven to 375. Slice tomato in half and remove the seeds. Place in non stick pan w/ tomato skin side down.

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Are you fo' real? Wasabi Kit Kat?????Its actually not that bad. Whats next .... sweet potato?

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a lobster roll. Couldn't tell you why since I barely eat any seafood other than the occasional assimilating scallop or fried shrimp. So in reading thrillist this morning, apparently some guys on Vespas will deliver them to you. They call themselves Lobster Pusher Men and you can only get the digits in an undisclosed location (Facebook).They arrive hot and the bread freshly toasted as the grill

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Do you remember those bad kids in high school whom the teacher said wasn't living up to his potential? His name was usually Johnny. Not to say that child will ever change, but usually disillusion allows ourselves to believe more will be delivered, but typically, is not. So this potluck was like little Johnny. Everything was in place to make this a memorable family moment - epic actually, but it

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My father is having the family over for a house warming potluck. As you know, he loved those ribs and hoped I would re-create my winning dish. So last night, I seasoned my ribs and slow cooked them over night. I wake up this morning at 6:30 to glaze them. Call my mom at 7:00 who informs me she made the ribs per the recipe on my blog. She made 5 Racks!!! So I had to hustle and bring something new

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Remember those ingredients from the previous post: See! You can go cheaper and still make satisfying beef stew. Shown here with mashed red bliss potatoes. Then for dessert: Where did the ice cream go??? Ask Jose.

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1. Buy Store Brand! 2. Recycle plastic takeout containers. Good for leftovers or collecting your ingredients 3. Freeze leftover celery and carrots for the next time you make stew or soup! Personally, I don't mind buying store brand. Usually you can find the same ingredient for 50% of the cost of your more well-known brands. Also, when you are going to make anything in your slow cooker you can

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I found this great and simple recipe on Food Network. It's hard for me to go without dessert but it's worse to consume tons of empty calories on sugar. I thought this was an interesting and healthy spin on your typical apple pie. Feel free to substitute for convenience: As you can see I used store-bought pie crust and replaced dried cherries for craisins (which is what I had readily available).

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Last night, Algo and I went to Artisinal Bistro on 32nd between Park and Madison. This restaurant stays true to its French racines w. the aroma of Emmenthal and Gruyere emanating from the kitchen. I have been here several times and its always good. My staple is the gougeres... ethereally cheesy and delicate, but when I want to experiment, it's easily accomplished, as the restaurant offers a $35

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Week of 4/5/10 1. Collichio and Sons 2. Mary's Fish Camp 3. Fatty 'Cue 4. Azucar 5. Am I ever going to find the wafel truck?

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