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Waffles, Chocolates, and Beers, OH MY!

March 15, 2018 by Suedonym Leave a Comment

Sipping on some tangy cassis beer

So guys, like I said, I’m living the good life in Brussels, Belgium. It reminds me a lot of Paris actually, just the people are a bit more friendly, haha. Anyhow, I got to try the local fare and I must say, it did not disappoint. While I will have a much stronger write up upon my return in April (I have a round trip flight to the Dominican Republic from Brussels) I just wanted to let you guys know that this city is great. It is just big enough to get a lot in within a 2 day period, and due to competition, their trademark foods are all good no matter where you go! Final word: Belgium is bomb, haha.

 

 

 

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The World’s Best Hot Chocolate

March 3, 2018 by Suedonym Leave a Comment

Did you know that the world’s best hot chocolate is made in Paris! Okay, okay that may be a huge overstatement, but I have to say, I never really had hot chocolate until I had my first magical mug in good old Paree. I remember the first time I experienced it as if it happened just yesterday. My colleague at the time noticed I wasn’t having the best day and suggested we go for some delicious hot chocolate at Angelina’s. I had no idea just what I was in for, but I’m so glad I accepted the invite. Up until that very point I honestly was satisfied with a cup of cocoa from Dunkin Donuts, or adding a pack of Swiss Miss with marshmallows to some hot water and bam some good old cocoa…I know, I know, that isn’t saying much, or it may just be saying a lot. Either way, I finally understood what the hype was about concerning this lovely treat known as Chocolat Chaud and I gotta say, it’s more like a dessert than hot drink. If you wanna know more, I actually made a video of my top three locations to find the delicious, warm, hearty delight and you can view it here. Otherwise keep reading for more in depth knowledge of my top spots!

My first stop during my chocolate adventure landed me on the wonderful Champs Elysées at Ladurée. Now this place is known more for their macaroons and pastries than their warm beverages, but they definitely provide patrons with some delicious hot chocolate. Not only that, but the history of this esteemed establishment is very interesting, as it was Paris’ first tearoom to allow women a place to enjoy one another’s company without a male escort. Very progressive actions at the time.

After leaving the most beautiful avenue in the world I headed to my next location, La Maison du Chocolat. If you couldn’t tell by the name, they are well known for their chocolate and for good reason. While it’s hot chocolate is not as thick as the other two locations I visited, the flavor was perfect and made up for it’s lack in consistency.

Last but definitely not least was Angelina. Founded in 1903, the wait staff still dresses in attire very typical of someone in their occupation at the time. The wardrobe definitely adds to the Vienna style tearoom’s charm. To be fair the whole establishment looks like it’s remained in early 20th century and never left. However, I’ve come to feel this way in many locations in Paris, but it’s nevertheless still an alluring trait of the establishment. Since Angelina was the first location that I ever had the delicious hot chocolate, it manages to stay my top choice for some molten lava-like chocolate chaud.

All in all, if you ever happen to be hankering for some hot chocolate and end up in Paris, definitely check out these locations. Or if you’re visiting the City of Lights during the winter, it will definitely be worth your while.

Please also be sure to check out my video below!

 

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Artists Know Best: Hello Kitty Poke

October 11, 2017 by Suedonym Leave a Comment

Image via metro.co.uk

So I have this love hate relationship with London. I want to like London a lot more than I do, but I don’t. However, they have the food game on lock and I’m a food lover. Hence my indecision. Overtime I visit my family there, I end up finding out about all these amazing new spots that cater to every type of taste you can imagine. I literally can no longer eat cheese or dairy for that matter. After my last trip there, I ate some of the best cupcakes I ever had and they were, get this, vegan. I dunno what magical vegetable crack coated sugar that woman put in the batter, but I loved it! With that being said, there is recently a pop-up restaurant in London called Tombo going on that offers Hello Kitty designed poke bowls. For those who don’t know, poke is a dish that is an amazing raw tuna fish salad. I’m literally posting this because only an artist would think to do something so magical like make your food look like Hello freaking Kitty. Of course the restaurant also offers cookies and lattes that look like the cute cat too! Gawd I’m melting! Bon appetite!

Image via Grazia.fr

 

 

Posted in: artists know best, Food, It's Her Word Tagged: brunch, food, hello kitty, hellokitty, london, pop-up

Artists Know Best: Sushi Edition

July 1, 2017 by Suedonym Leave a Comment

via Instagram

Meet Chef Yujia Hu of Milan’s SakanaSushi Milano restaurant. He’s dope and I’ll tell you why. He satiates not only customers tummy, but his own artistic cravings. How? By creating “Shoeshi” in his spare time. Clever name for some dope kicks, that are edible. You see, Yujia created his own tasty artful incarnations of some of your local sneakerheads favorite kicks. With the assistance of a tooth pick for the details, he has managed to not only touch upon kicks, but also recreate brand logos like The North Face and even popular Manga characters. The names of each ”shoeshi” are a clever, too: adidas “Hu-Giri” and “Nori” NMD, YEEZY “Seaweed Stripes” Zebra, Supreme “Sticky” Sliders. Based in Italy, unless you plan to travel to Milan soon, you’ll be hard pressed to try the delicious treats. However, you can buy image prints online here!

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Yujia Hu’s – @theonigiriart

SakanaSushi Milano – Facebook Page 

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Out and About: Taste of Paris 2017

May 24, 2017 by Suedonym Leave a Comment

I was recently invited to the Taste of Paris event by my good friend Anna of Parisforepicurians.com and although I’m not a huge foodie, I’m so glad I went. Now don’t get me wrong, I looooove to eat, I mean who doesn’t? However, I couldn’t tell you much about the chefs preparing my food. Yet, ever since I moved to Paris my attitude towards food has changed. Here I learned how to eat. What flavors I really enjoyed. Which kinds of meats I like. How to appreciate different textures in my food. I even developed a love for steak tartare. For those who don’t know, it’s basically seasoned raw meat, typically served with a side of fries. Alas, I digress. Continue reading to find out more about my experience at Taste of Paris.

Taste of Paris is based on the concept of allowing folks to enjoy some carefully selected Michelin starred restaurants in Paris in a festive atmosphere.  Set at the Grand Palais, attendees are invited to enjoy tastings and meet top chefs, food producers and artisans. Upon access, guests are expected to grab a card and add money to it. This card is then used to go to different pop-up restaurants. Each pop-up has a set menu with different dishes, some plates are even Michelin starred. All dishes were priced from 6 to 12 euros. The portions aren’t that large, however after 4 or 5 of them bad boys, you’d be surprised at how full you can get.

Guy Savoy

Supreme chicken with foie gras and mushroom vinaigrette

Artichoke soup with black truffle, accompanied by a mushroom and truffle brioche.

Line for Guy Savoy

Loosely translated: Cooking is the art of instantly transforming food into products of history.

First stop was at restaurant Guy Savoy, which has been managed by the renowned French chef Guy Savoy since 1980. He’s ranked as one of the top chef’s in Paris, so of course I had to stop there first. I chose the supreme chicken with foie gras and mushroom vinaigrette, which is a mainstay at Guy Savoy’s other restaurant Atelier Maître Albert. While extremely flavorful, I was sad I didn’t have a bigger portion. I wanted more! Anna ordered the artichoke soup with black truffle, accompanied by a mushroom and truffle brioche, which received 3 Michelin stars.  She too had one wish, that her portion were bigger. However, we both concurred that the dishes were well thought out and it was evident that the quality made up for its lack of quantity. Final word: His food would be more enjoyable in the actual restaurant with the full experience. In the bite size, fast food output, it lost its flair.

 

Les Fables de la Fontaine

Braised beef cheek with Cantabrie anchovies and carrots.

Salmon in beet juice with accompanying flavorful vegetables.

Julia Sedefdjian in action

Things got interesting at the second pop-up, Les Fables de la Fontaine by Julia Sedefdjian. I was curious simply because I was told of her back story. You see, at barely 18 years old Miss Sedefdjian walked into her local unemployment office and asked for help in finding a job at one of the top Michelin starred restaurants. They did just that and the rest is history. She now ranks as one of the youngest chefs to receive a Michelin star. Girl power at its finest! I must also say, it’s a ranking well received. For my dish I chose the braised beef cheek with Cantabrie anchovies and carrots. All flavors I knew I would appreciate and I was not disappointed! Meanwhile, Anna poached some salmon in beet juice with accompanying flavorful vegetables. Final word: The girl knows what she’s doing, what can I say?

La Scène au Prince de Galles

Scallop tartare with sorbet.

Stephanie le Quelles team

For the third destination, me and Anna chose different restos. She made a pit stop at Stephanie le Quellec headed restaurant La Scène au Prince de Galles. She got her hands on some delicious scallop tartare with sorbet. Her Final Word: Great flavors and beautiful presentation.

Kei

Gnocchi

Kei and his team working hard

Kei

Gnocchi prep

As for me, I headed over to Japan…not literally of course. But I wanted something a little different from the direction we had been going in. That’s where I found Kei, aptly named after its head chef whom originated from Japan. The chef’s story is much like anyone who falls in love with the idea of Paris. Came to learn and never left. The line for Kei was long, but I knew it would be worth it. And boy was it! Now I had every intention on getting Japanese food, because I assumed that’s what would be offered. Well, you know what assume does, it makes an a** out of you and me, padonmy French. In fact, Kei’s menu isn’t stuck on any particular region at all. It’s focused more on the balance of flavors and what combinations work together in order to make your stomach happy. So when I saw he offered some gnocchi with truffle sauce, I had to try it. The presentation was beautiful, flavors were perfect and I was fully satisfied after consuming the dish. Final word: Really good cooking going on in this kitchen. A must!

La Tour D’Argent

Duck sausage with homemade ketchup.

Still room for more I headed to the historic Parisian restaurant La Tour D’Argent. Now headed by chef Philippe Labbé, the fabled restaurant dates all the way back to 1582. Never losing it’s French soul, most dishes are very traditional and amazingly delectable. I chose the duck sausage with homemade ketchup. Really delicioso! Final word: A typical French dish, made by one old institution of a restaurant, it had no choice but to be good.

Tomy & Co

Tapioca with strawberries, cocoa, and Cambodian sugar

Chef Tomy ready for the pic

Chef Tomy & Co

Tomy & Co

Tony & Co stand

Now on my card I still had enough left for dessert. After some searching I settled on Tomy & Co. Off bat I loved head chef Tomy Gousset. He noticed me taking photos and was all for posing and getting that exposure. My camera didn’t capture his thumbs up or big smile, but I still managed to capture some good images. On top of that, his pop-up stand had graffiti on it. Readers know good and well I love my graffiti! Now, about my delicious dessert. An appetizing blend of tapioca with strawberries, cocoa, and Cambodian sugar, we had a winner! Final word: It’s refreshing to find a cook who can update their native dishes to reflect the palettes of a wider audience.

La Tour D’Argent

Raspberries with petite beurre cookies, crème brûlée jelly and ice cream

Anna went with La Tour D’Argent for dessert. Hers looked just as sweet as it tasted. Offering a simple delight reminiscent of most French children’s childhood. She was served raspberries with petite beurre cookies, crème brûlée jelly and ice cream. Her final word: Less is more.

 

Band for Taste of Paris

 

Hungry, why not check out the chefs I discussed and reserve a table via the links below!

Guy Savoy website – guysavoy.com

Les Fables de la Fontaine website – lesfablesdelafontaine.net 

La Scène au Prince de Galles website – la-scene-restaurant.fr

Kei website – restaurant-kei.fr

La Tour D’Argent –  tourdargent.com 

Tomy & Co.  website – eater.space/tomy-co

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