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| paris_yank:go:paris:eat:start [2024/08/03 10:28] – [Where to Find Great Places to Eat in Paris] parisyank | paris_yank:go:paris:eat:start [2024/08/06 12:15] (current) – [Breakfast Habits in Paris] parisyank | ||
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| * Local Parisians are thin. Reasons is following | * Local Parisians are thin. Reasons is following | ||
| * Light breakfast | * Light breakfast | ||
| - | * Light, | + | * Light, |
| * Small snack or drink in the late afternoon | * Small snack or drink in the late afternoon | ||
| * No snacking between meals | * No snacking between meals | ||
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| * No Fast Food | * No Fast Food | ||
| - | ===== How a Parisian | + | ===== How Parisians |
| ...never ever, EVER eat at McDonald' | ...never ever, EVER eat at McDonald' | ||
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| ===== Where to Find Great Places to Eat in Paris ===== | ===== Where to Find Great Places to Eat in Paris ===== | ||
| - | * [[eat:paris:parisresto|Paris Restaurants]] | + | * [[paris_yank: |
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| ====== Breakfast====== | ====== Breakfast====== | ||
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| * **COVID-19 has changed the game**: The pandemic has led many hotels to rethink their breakfast buffet offerings, with some opting for grab-and-go options or à la carte service to prioritize guest safety. | * **COVID-19 has changed the game**: The pandemic has led many hotels to rethink their breakfast buffet offerings, with some opting for grab-and-go options or à la carte service to prioritize guest safety. | ||
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| - | ==== Hotel Breakfast Alternatives ==== | + | ===== Hotel Breakfast Alternatives |
| Instead of eating breakfast at a hotel, pass by the dining room and take a couple pieces of fruit to put into your pocket to eat during your Parisian adventure '' | Instead of eating breakfast at a hotel, pass by the dining room and take a couple pieces of fruit to put into your pocket to eat during your Parisian adventure '' | ||
| - | * **Parisian Café**: Try a local French café like the French for a croissant and “café crème” [Don't worry dieters, it's actually coffee and milk]. Don't order orange juice as it can be pre-made days in advance waiting for an eager tourist. | + | * **Parisian Café**: Try a local French café like the French for a croissant and “café crème” [Don't worry dieters, it's actually coffee and //milk//]. Don't order orange juice as it can be pre-made days in advance waiting for an eager tourist. |
| * **Patisseries and Boulongeries**: | * **Patisseries and Boulongeries**: | ||
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| * **Salon de Thé** or Tea House: serves more than tea and pastries. Most serve much of the day, well into the afternoon. Pastries and perhaps tea or French [[eat: | * **Salon de Thé** or Tea House: serves more than tea and pastries. Most serve much of the day, well into the afternoon. Pastries and perhaps tea or French [[eat: | ||
| - | * **American Breakfast** Sure there are several popular breakfast diners that serve American-style breakfasts, if you must. Please avoid Starbucks as there are much better options. Try [[eat: | + | * **American Breakfast** Sure there are several popular breakfast diners that serve American-style breakfasts, if you must. Please avoid Starbucks as there are much better options. Try [[eat: |
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| + | ===== Breakfast Habits in Paris ===== | ||
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| + | * **Timing**: | ||
| + | * Breakfast in Paris is typically a light and quick affair, usually eaten between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. | ||
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| + | * **Common Foods**: | ||
| + | * **Bread**: Slices of baguette or toast with butter and jam (confiture) are also very common. The bread is often dipped into coffee or hot chocolate. | ||
| + | * **Pastries**: | ||
| + | * **Dairy**: Yogurt and cheese might be included, although they are less common than pastries and bread. | ||
| + | * **Drinks**: | ||
| + | * **Coffee**: The most popular breakfast drink is [[cafe_coffee|café]] or in English //coffee// that is prepared in many styles but typically served as //café au lait// (coffee with milk), espresso, or //café noir// (black coffee). | ||
| + | * **Tea**: Tea is also a common choice, usually served with milk or lemon. | ||
| + | * **Hot Chocolate**: | ||
| + | * **Juice**: Freshly squeezed orange juice or other fruit juices are sometimes enjoyed. Local servers can often spot visitors because the French do not often order orange juice, coffee and a crossant at a café. | ||
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| + | * **Breakfast at Home vs. a Café Breakfast**: | ||
| + | * **At Home**: Many Parisians have a simple breakfast at home. It is quick and often eaten standing up or on the go. | ||
| + | * **Café**: For those who prefer a more leisurely start to the day, enjoying breakfast at a café is a popular option. Sitting at a café terrace, sipping coffee, and eating a pastry while watching the city wake up is a cherished Parisian experience. | ||
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| + | * **Work Culture**: | ||
| + | * Breakfast is generally not a social or business meal in Paris. It is seen as a personal time to start the day quietly. | ||
| + | * Many Parisians will have their breakfast quickly before heading out to work or school. | ||
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| + | * **Portions and Pace**: | ||
| + | * Portions are typically small and the meal is light, as lunch is usually the main meal of the day. | ||
| + | * The pace is usually quick, especially on weekdays. On weekends, breakfast might be more leisurely, especially if enjoyed at a café. | ||
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| + | * **Dietary Preferences**: | ||
| + | * While traditional breakfast foods are most common, there is a growing trend towards healthier options, including whole grain breads, fresh fruit, and granola. | ||
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| + | Understanding these breakfast habits provides insight into the Parisian approach to the first meal of the day, which balances simplicity and quality, often enjoyed with a good cup of coffee. | ||
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| * **Venues**: | * **Venues**: | ||
| - | * Parisians have various options for lunch, ranging from [[bistros]], [[brasseries]], and [[cafés]] to [[restaurants]] and [[boulangeries]]. Many also opt for takeaway from a [[traiteur]] or grab a quick bite from a [[pâtisserie]]. | + | * Parisians have various options for lunch, ranging from [[Bistros]], [[Brasseries]], and [[Cafés]] to [[.restaurants: |
| * Business lunches are often held in more formal restaurants, | * Business lunches are often held in more formal restaurants, | ||
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| ===== Typical Parisian Dinner ===== | ===== Typical Parisian Dinner ===== | ||
| - | ==== Timing | + | ==== Timing ==== |
| * Dinner in Paris usually starts later in the evening, typically between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM. It is often a leisurely affair that can last several hours. | * Dinner in Paris usually starts later in the evening, typically between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM. It is often a leisurely affair that can last several hours. | ||
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| Understanding these dinner habits can help you appreciate the cultural significance of the evening meal in Paris and how it reflects the broader French approach to dining and socializing. | Understanding these dinner habits can help you appreciate the cultural significance of the evening meal in Paris and how it reflects the broader French approach to dining and socializing. | ||
| - | ====== Really, How good Are French Restaurants? | ||
| - | :!: **__Secret__** | ||
| - | //Most// (more than 50%) \\ | ||
| - | Parisian restaurants run from \\ __// | ||
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| - | ++++ A Simple Trick to Find a Good Restaurant | | ||
| - | ===== An Engineer' | ||
| - | There are **16,000 restaurants in Paris**. Restaurants make their profits by catering to uninformed tourists and even locals who do not prize an excellent meal. | ||
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| - | * __Eliminate half of 16,000 Paris Restaurants__ create our target list of that are OK or Better. | ||
| - | * __Eliminate half again of the remaining 8,000 Restaurants__ to create a list that are Good or Better. | ||
| - | * __Eliminate half again of the remaining 4,000 Restaurants__ to create a list that are very top selections. | ||
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| - | * **Our target is only 1/8th of all restaurants** in Paris. __Nothing but the Best of Paris__. | ||
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| - | There are so many delicious things to eat and drink in Paris. Why not take some time and select an excellent, memorable meal in a great atmosphere with good service? Many, many are to be found. After living in Paris for many years I still very carefully plan where to dine in Paris and have found absolutely excellent restaurant experiences. | ||
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| - | ==== Be Selective of Meal choices ==== | ||
| - | **Make a rule** --> Do not put anything in your mouth that you can eat at home. There are thousands of restaurants that target travelers like you. Many tourists pay dearly for very poor food. For the same price a savvy newcomer can dine on memorable meals every single time. | ||
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| - | ===== Self Catering ===== | ||
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| - | * [[eat:Fresh Markets|Fresh Markets in Paris]] - There is nothing like passing by an open-air fresh market and buying a baguette, cheese, sausage, a piece of fruit and a bottle of wine directly from people who know the best. Enjoy your lunch in a quiet place overlooking the Seine River. Remember a corkscrew and paper napkins. Borrow a couple glasses and a dinner knife from the hotel <return them, please> | ||
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| - | * [[eat: | ||
| - | * Picnic in Paris - There are just as many places to picnic in Paris (described here too) as there are places that can prepare your picnic. | ||
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