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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

What to Remember When Eating in Parisian Bistros and Restaurants

Paris is definitely every food lover’s paradise, with its bistros and cafes serving delicious French cuisine. With thousands, even millions, of bistros and restaurants waiting to be explored, you will never run out of dining destinations. Paris is home to many pastry shops, fancy restaurants, and small diners which should definitely be in your itinerary as you visit the City of Light soon.

Aside from heading down to fancy restaurants for a full meal, tourists should definitely look into visiting open restaurants that allow you to enjoy your meals, al fresco. The view around Paris is simply breathtaking and the best way to enjoy the scene is to eat outdoors. Stunning terraces and gardens are just a few scenes you’ll see as you enjoy an al freso meal in any popular restaurant.

The amazing view is just one of the many reasons why tourists should try to eat out as much as possible-- after all, the opportunity to enjoy French cooking and meals come once in a blue moon for some people. Another reason that makes these restaurants a must-visit is the good food prepared and served by highly-skilled Parisian chefs.

Don’t know what to eat?

The meals on a Parisian could get confusing; however, it would help if you had a French-speaking companion to help you order your meals. If you’re still not sure where to start or what to order for the first time, you could always go for French classics or French favorites. For starters, you might want to try French crusty bread with fresh ham. This meal may be likened to a light sandwich but many French residents consider it a full meal.

If you’re anywhere near the Eiffel Tower, try dropping by the Le Cafe du Commerce and try their delicious leeks vinaigrette and eggs mayonnaise.

Other two restaurants to dine out at are L’Ecurie and Rue de St. Genevieve-- both of which serve sangria, for free, with every meal. Wine lovers often eat their meals here, due to the wine and cuisine options. Although the restaurants may seem fancy, they are actually known throughout the city as two of the most budget-friendly destinations.

French restaurants do not limit themselves to serving French cuisine only; some restaurants introduce a fusion of dishes to customers and tourists such as combinations of European and Asian meals, and other amazing blends. Visiting fusion restaurants allow you to taste dishes that come from the other side of the globe while in Paris.

To make your dining experience in Paris more authentic, it would be best if you took part in the courteous actions involved when ordering a meal in a French restaurant. For example, it is important to reserve a seat in a restaurant before going out for a meal. Many restaurants in Paris never allow tourists to simply barge in and order a meal. The moment you reach the restaurant, you will be greeted with the phrase, “avez-vous reserve?” or “have you reserved?” to which you will reply, “oui” or “non”, yes or no.

It pays to understand the French manner of eating meals and ordering since you could get your order faster if you attempted to order and speak in French as you order a meal.

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