Every time my family comes over the inevitable question arises. Where do we go for dinner? Precisely because Paris abounds with cafes, bars, brasseries and various starred restaurants, it is often a question that needs reflection. For my family, or my father at least, there is one place that hardly needs reflection, one restaurant that must be imperatively visited, lest his stay in Paris be considered incomplete. Of all the restaurants in Paris, the one closest to his heart has to be Le Florimond.
Located along the leaf strewn La motte piquet avenue and a stone throw away from rue Cler, Florimond is a cozy neighborhood place with a simple yet welcoming decor. Cuisine aside, it is remarkable for the genuinely friendly service and smiling manner of Laurent, the owner. Little wonder then that they have the same people coming over and over, my family included.
Florimond features a menu for the day and the carte is divided into two formules which one can mix and match. For me, the house speciality is undoubtedly the confit de canard. It is sublimely made and even if you are not a fan in general of duck, this is definitely one dish that must be tried. I don’t know how they do it so that the duck skin is crispy and scrumptious while the flesh is tender and so flavorful that you are transported to food heaven. If after such a magnificent meal, hunger pangs still echo, a must try is the Millefeuille dessert. It is a towering confection of several layers filled with the creamiest cream. Despite its size, it is surprisingly light and one can indulge freely without the corresponding guilt for having consumed such a confection.
Located along the leaf strewn La motte piquet avenue and a stone throw away from rue Cler, Florimond is a cozy neighborhood place with a simple yet welcoming decor. Cuisine aside, it is remarkable for the genuinely friendly service and smiling manner of Laurent, the owner. Little wonder then that they have the same people coming over and over, my family included.
Florimond features a menu for the day and the carte is divided into two formules which one can mix and match. For me, the house speciality is undoubtedly the confit de canard. It is sublimely made and even if you are not a fan in general of duck, this is definitely one dish that must be tried. I don’t know how they do it so that the duck skin is crispy and scrumptious while the flesh is tender and so flavorful that you are transported to food heaven. If after such a magnificent meal, hunger pangs still echo, a must try is the Millefeuille dessert. It is a towering confection of several layers filled with the creamiest cream. Despite its size, it is surprisingly light and one can indulge freely without the corresponding guilt for having consumed such a confection.
You leave the restaurante fully satiated and completely convinced that there will indeed be a next time for Le Florimond.
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