One of the nicest things to do on a weekend is to have brunch with friends. Brunch is great because it allows us to sleep late during the weekend and still get up in time for a nice meal. And since it is properly both breakfast and lunch, one gets the best of both worlds. It is also the perfect opportunity to discover a new place.
Drouant located at the place Gaillon in the second arrondissement was the place we discovered this weekend. Since 1914, it has been the place where the members of the Goncourt meet to discuss and finally, to award the prix de Goncourt every November. It is a beautifully decorated restaurant with cheerful yellow walls and glass windows that look out into the street. Their linens are immaculate and the staff decorous but not stuffy. I am happy to say that the food was quite a delicious affair. The weekend brunch (currently called Le P’tit Trainard) is served all together in four properly proportioned plates. The first plate was a salad of fresh fruits of the season, the second a delicately boiled egg served with smoked ham and greens, the third lightly smoked salmon with fresh yogurt served on the side and finally a voluptuous pumpkin soup. Everything was delicious with complementary textures and flavors. Of course since it was a brunch menu, we had the basket of bread (both white and dark) and delicious melt in the mouth pastries along with a choice of either tea or coffee. A very pleasant surprise was the wine served. At the beginning of the meal, we were each presented with a beautiful rose wine followed by a sumptuous white. It was all very decadent and conducive to lingering as we savored everything. Delicious food, a wonderful ambiance and the company of great friends is everything that I can ask for a perfect brunch.
Drouant located at the place Gaillon in the second arrondissement was the place we discovered this weekend. Since 1914, it has been the place where the members of the Goncourt meet to discuss and finally, to award the prix de Goncourt every November. It is a beautifully decorated restaurant with cheerful yellow walls and glass windows that look out into the street. Their linens are immaculate and the staff decorous but not stuffy. I am happy to say that the food was quite a delicious affair. The weekend brunch (currently called Le P’tit Trainard) is served all together in four properly proportioned plates. The first plate was a salad of fresh fruits of the season, the second a delicately boiled egg served with smoked ham and greens, the third lightly smoked salmon with fresh yogurt served on the side and finally a voluptuous pumpkin soup. Everything was delicious with complementary textures and flavors. Of course since it was a brunch menu, we had the basket of bread (both white and dark) and delicious melt in the mouth pastries along with a choice of either tea or coffee. A very pleasant surprise was the wine served. At the beginning of the meal, we were each presented with a beautiful rose wine followed by a sumptuous white. It was all very decadent and conducive to lingering as we savored everything. Delicious food, a wonderful ambiance and the company of great friends is everything that I can ask for a perfect brunch.
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