Bringing something new to Paris - Le Bal Cafe

Welsh Rarebit made with Ireland's finest Guinness

Le Bal Cafe is offering a little twist to the norm in Paris. Top notch filter coffee, welsh rarebit, oxtail, bread & butter pudding and great service.  Not to be missed for dinner or brunch if you're up around Place de Clichy. Yes, I am totally biased for reasons of friendship, but I will gladly be a loyal regular any time I'm in Paris 'cos they are that good!

David maintaining his filter focus!

Parisian treats

I just like these photos! Both are from a busy little boulangerie opposite the Sainte-Maire des Batignolles church, about 5 minutes walk from Place de Clichy.  I am not usually a (French) macaroon fan but these were top notch. The chocolate and almond twist was so fresh and yum.  Happily would have worked my way along the pastry shelf!

French macaroons...never quite sure what the colours represent!

A few key snaps from the Place d'Aligre Market, Paris

Claire and I rendezvous-ed in Paris, en route to Rome the weekend before last. We stayed with my very good friend Emily (host of some renown). She was very excited to have foodies in the house to appreciate the wonders of the Place d'Aligre Market! 

Here's just a few shots from the wanderings through the stalls........health & safety......blow it out your ear. The French know how to do it properly!

They're just sleeping...like bats!

Real butchering - No dodgy sauces here!

I can get this just off shore down in Mayo. Anyone ever tried?

Claire's favourite

Ricci di Mare - couldn't find them on the menu last September in Puglia

It's been 2 months since my last confession....

Just to get the ball back rolling after a time away.......I loved the way this local grocer near Place de Clichy, Paris just throws the laws of fruit & veg. merchandising out the window.
Why should fruit have to sit with fruit, the whole fruit and nothing but the fruit!?!?

Grocer Display in Paris