Sarnie times! Frenchie to Go - Paris, France

Since I arrived in Paris there has been one place on my mind. Frenchie! Unfortunately they are closed for the summer due to renovations, but next door Frenchie to Go is still open. 

There is something about pulled pork that I absolutely love, I just cannot turn it down. When I first walked past Frenchie to Go I saw it on the menu and it has been visiting me in my dreams ever since. So today I head there for lunch.

I put in my order, find a seat and wait patiently. I have beaten the lunch time crowd and know that my food will be infront of me in a few short minutes. Fifteen minutes later, I'm still waiting as everyone who has ordered before and after me have all finished their meals and moved on. The waitress realises that they have forgotten about my food and puts a priority on it, finally.. my food arrives.

Pulled pork sandwich - Smoked pulled pork, coleslaw and spinach €10

The pulled pork sandwich, is my knight in shining armour that has come to save the day. Full of flavour and everything I had hoped it would be.

Reuben sandwich - Pastrami, cheddar and coleslaw on rye bread €12

Next up, the reuben sandwich and fries (which have been added as a complimentary for the wait). Let me remind you at this point I am starving and the pulled pork was shared, which has just opened up our bellies leaving them wanting more!

The reuben sandwich is burnt! The taste of burnt toast ruins what could have been.. a sick pastrami sandwich! Had I not been so hungry I would have happily sent it back, we have all been in the same situation where we don't want to wait for another one to be cooked. 

Caution - extremely addictive fries.

Though I may have been slightly let down by the reuben sandwich, it won't stop me from coming back. I love the concept, the atmosphere and that everything is made inhouse. New york style with a french twist! Á bientôt!

Check them out [here] or [MAP]

Betty Jane x

No Longer Afraid of the Big Golden Snail - L'Escargot Montorgueil - Paris, France

I cannot tell you how many times I have walked past this restaurant, yes the one on Rue Montorgueil with the giant golden snail on top. I'm sure you have all done the same, curious to go in yet assuming it is just another tourist trap. Well.. I finally did it, I went there for dinner.

After an evening of shopping, tired and hungry I ended up outside this establishment and thought "what the hey, let's try it once and for all".

I didn't expect the interior to be so lovely. Warm inviting and very french, I now had high hopes for our meal. 

The restaurant was packed at this hour though we didn't have a reservation, the staff worked quickly to find us a table. 

On the short walk to our table I could smell the aromas of food around me, they were all so tantalizing!

 I could not wait to eat!

Traditional snails - Burgundy style snails in garlic parsley butter €12

For a restaurant specializing in snails, we ordered a few different types.

Burgundy truffle snails - Snails in truffle butter topped with truffle shavings €18

Though the snails were tasty, I prefer mine with a little excess butter. I like to dip my bread into the left over juices after polishing off my snails, sadly I didn't get to do that this time.

Gueusaille de kouikette - Potatoes with petite gris snails and lautrec pink garlic cream €18

I have never had snails this way before, but I am glad I have now cause this dish was simple and delicious. You can't go wrong with potatoes and garlic cream!

Squid in ink - Squid cooked catalane style €11

This dish was a cold dish and was probably my least favourite, I would have preferred  this if it was warm. Not really a fan of cold squid.

Frogs legs meuniere aurore escoffier style - Frogs legs cooked in hazelnut butter and fried parsley €16

These were lovely and I know they taste just like chicken but one was enough for me. No matter how many times I eat frogs legs, I just cant get past that mental image of slimey green frogs skin. 

Venerated onion soup gratineé des halles - Onion soup with grated gruyere cheese and toasted croutons - €14

Though the soup was tasty I found it a little heavy and the soggy bread was quite unpleasant.

Spinach, pork, foie gras and pine kernel pasqualine pie with sweet and sour mushroom pickles €12

Wow! What a pie. This is one of the best pies I have had in my time, it had so much flavour and the pastry was light and flakey. I will be going back for this!

Grilled Chicken "cour d'armoise" with potato and herb puree €24

Another winner dish! Really flavoursome, tender and juicy chicken. The potato and herb puree was a little heavy on the garlic but it was still enjoyable.

I was really suprised how good the food was. If it was a tourist restaurant, it's the best tourist restaurant I've been to. Give it a go, don't be afraid of the giant golden snail.

Apologies for my terrible iphone photos.

Check them out [MAP]

Betty Jane x

Not all Genies Come in Lamps - L'éclaire du Genie - Paris, France

Everyone loves eclairs, everyone but me. I have had quite an issue with the eclair, being I have never had a good one. That was until I heard of this great little eclair haven to visit when in Paris. This was going to be the one, the one to make me love eclairs, I could feel it. 

As soon as I step foot in the door I am in love, these are the most perfect eclairs I have ever seen, almost too good to eat. With such a lovely selection available I change my mind and skip the classic, it's hot outside today so I'm going with the eclair glacé! (glacé means ice cream)

I step outside and unwrap my ice cream as fast as possible, as if there were a golden ticket hidden inside. Take a quick happy snap and devour my treat within minutes. 

Chocolate praline eclair ice cream - €6.50

Raspberry pistachio eclair ice cream - €6.50

A wonderful range of chocolate bars, chocolate covered nuts and spreads. Perfect for taking home and having something on hand to treat yourself with when you need a hit.

Chocolate truffles = Balls of goodness

I'm already planning my next visit, who's coming with?!

Check them out [here] or [MAP]

Betty Jane x