She didn't have to speak, her eyes said it all, like they always do. In this case they said: "Come taste my crispy outside and my sinful, creamy dark chocolate inside". I was sold hook, line, and sinker as I delved into the Mona Lisa chocolate eclair from Fauchon. Those rousing eyes tempted me so many times while staring into the showcase and I was always strong enough not to give in. This time I was on a mission and I finally toppled in order to satisfy my readers and my longtime curiosity. Was she worth it? YES, every last bite, even though I only had two or three. Were her words accurate? YES! The outside was crispy and the inside pure, velvety, chocolate heaven.
Fauchon
24-26 place de Madeleine, 8th arr.
Metro: Madeleine
http://www.fauchon.com
COMING SOON! Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale
In the coming weeks I will post information about the sale of my blog photos just in time for holiday gifts.Here is a preview of some of the photos I will be selling.
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, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotteís 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: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Minimum of 2 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.
Tours cost 195 euros for up to 3 people, and 65 euros for each additional person. 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
Only in Paris... :)
What a great picture!
Posted by: emiglia | November 02, 2010 at 11:21 AM