It's been more than a year since I wrote a post in this category and I am sorry to have been so neglectful. Truthfully, there hasn't been a place worthy of the title but I unexpectedly came upon a new delight last week and was compelled to share it.
I was with an Eye Prefer Paris tour client for a Marais tour and the last stop was the boutique Merci. Standing in front of the shop and contemplating lunch, as I was famished ( it was after 2PM, way past my feeding time), I saw a an appetizing sandwich being served outside of the used book cafe at Merci. I decided this was perfect and I sat and ordered the fresh buffalo mozzarella sandwich on toasted baguette with yellow and red tomatoes and basil. It came out quickly and it was perfectly presented on a silver rectangular tray. The open faced sandwich looked beautiful and soon as I bit into it, it was delicious. Creamy and crispy at the same time, it fulfilled two important taste sensations. It was pleasant sitting outside on the wide, not too noisy Boulevard Beaumarchais savoring my lunch and I was in and out in less than 30 minutes. The menu also includes a smoked ham sandwich on baguette, cakes and pastries, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Indoors the ambiance is dark and cozy with mismatched antique furniture.
Cost: 7 euros
Experience: Most enjoyable!
Merci
111 Boulevard Beaumarchais, 3d. arr.
Metro: Chemin Vert
Tel: 01.42.77.00.33
Open 10AM-8PM, Monday to Saturday
New! Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook. First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte’s professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 3 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
That sandwich looks beautiful. The simplest and freshest ingredients are often exactly what we crave/need. It's also always fun to stumble upon a gem like this cafe.
Posted by: Michelle | June 18, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Soooo cute.
Posted by: Linda | June 21, 2009 at 03:13 PM
That sandwich looks good but I would want the other slice of bread.
Posted by: Juana | June 21, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Ooh, I love it . Wish it was just around the corner. I'll go sometime.
Posted by: Lynn | June 21, 2009 at 03:22 PM
I LOVE little bookstores, and that sandwich sounds great!
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