Perfect weather Wednesday

Beautiful weather means dining al fresco.

Above: an Italian treasure hidden in a leafy courtyard

 Pinot Grigio

Village Saint Paul

7 rue Charlemagne 75004

(open in August)

 

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The period of Roman occupation of Paris (then called Lutetia) lasted about 500 years and left much behind including roads, baths, a forum, an amphitheater and some of the best Italian restaurants, markets and shops outside of Italy.

September newsletter:

Best Italian, Paris

 

 

Table Tuesday

 

 

Today's table is at fashionista mecca Loulou, where glimpses of the Eiffel Tower with views over the Tuileries Gardens enhanced a perfect long lunch.

 

LOULOU

107 rue de Rivoli 75001

Basta pasta!

 In Paris, Italian cuisine is probably the most exalted after French.

 Above: the gratinéed foie gras-studded "mac cheese" fusion entrée that had everyone wishing they'd ordered the same

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 This week: more Italian... "Monday night is Italian night!"... at home

Italian night

Raymond: We have pepperoni pizza for dinner Monday nights.
Susanna: Pizza? You get pizza in an institution?
Raymond: Monday night is Italian night!

From Rain Man (1988)

 

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During the lockdown we've made Monday night Italian night, but instead of pepperoni pizza, this week it was brown rice mushroom risotto using scotch whisky in the place of white wine. - BPJ

 

Recipe May newsletter

Lemon aid

A lemon tree adds a touch of fraîcheur to the interior at Eataly.

Eataly Paris

37 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie 75004