You know how to go big and not broke in Paris. Let’s continue that thread. But first, a quick recap of our epic lunch at Le Bristol’s Epicure.
One, it is epic. Two, you can go broke, especially at dinner, which is why the three-hour lunch was right for us. There comes a time in life where you can’t sit for any longer than three hours no matter how good the food is and that’s where we are with over-the-top dining. It is an experience that I don’t want to diminish but understand what you’re getting into before you go.
For Your Survival Guy’s money, you can’t beat the lunch experience at Le Petit Lutetia on the Left Bank. If you’re staying at Le Hotel Lutetia, walk through the park I described here, pass Bon Marche, and it’s on your left. When you enter, you’re greeted warmly, and when you enter the dining room, you’re back in time. So, this is what it was like back then, you think to yourself.
The service is excellent, which can make or break any dining experience. It can be slow, but it really depends on the day. Pretend you’re down south and adjust to the different pace. When it comes to dining in Paris your table is your table pretty much for the afternoon like going to the movies. No one is pushing you out of your seat until you’re done.
We had duck confit falling off the bone with the crispiest skin. Not an easy task for those trying this at home. The escargot was hot—it must be hot to be great, and it was great. The salad or lettuce with a light vinaigrette was luscious. Wash it down with a special Ruinart Blanc de Blanc champagne, a generous pour, and you’re good to go.
Action Line: Le Petit Lutetia is a place where you may be seated with businesspeople on one side and maybe your new friends from America on the other. It’s a happy place to be. Enjoy.
Read more about Your Survival Guy’s adventures in Paris here.
