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Parisian Gastronomy: Discover the Best Dishes
Traditional French gastronomy is characterized by its richness and wide variety. However, Paris has its own personality in its famous dishes, as some originate in the city and others are brought from different regions of France.
Keep reading if you don’t know what to eat in Paris!
Croque-Monsieur
It is one of the most popular classics of traditional Parisian cuisine.
It is a hot sandwich made with sliced bread, cooked ham, and Gruyère cheese, but with the peculiarity that all the ingredients are au gratin with béchamel sauce on top. In addition, over the years a new gastronomic version has appeared called Croque-Madame, with the only difference being that it has a fried egg on top. Keep in mind that this sandwich is ideal for a mid-morning lunch.
It does not go unnoticed in any of the bakeries in the center, but if you want to try it in authentic traditional places, we recommend the following:
- Café de Flore.
- Le Select.
- Holybelly.
What is the secret to its success? The crunch of the bread, the melted cheese, and the intense flavor of the ham make this snack one of the most loved among the local population.
Gratin Onion Soup
Also known as soupe à l’oignon. It is a perfect soup that, although consumed throughout the year, is ideal for cold nights.
It is made with slowly caramelized onions, meat broth, toasted bread, and melted gratin cheese. It has a very intense flavor and a creamy texture. On the other hand, this dish mixes rustic character with elegance, as it combines the sweet taste of onion with the intensity of the broth and the crunchy gratin.
To try this dish, we recommend the Parisian restaurant Au Pied de Cochon, authentic for its food and its decoration.
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Escargots De Bourgogne
Although escargots de Bourgogne is not the favorite dish of tourists, it does have great fame among Parisians themselves due to its combination of flavors and ingredients. At first the idea of eating snails may surprise you, but we assure you that, as soon as you try them, you will discover an exquisite delicacy.
This dish is cooked with garlic and parsley butter, and the snails are served in a shell, along with a small utensil to hold them and another to extract them. It is a tender and tasty bite. It is served as a starter and accompanied by a glass of dry white wine such as a Chablis.
The best place to taste them is L’Escargot Montorgueil, in the heart of the city. This restaurant was founded in 1832 and is also very famous for its classic recipe and authentic atmosphere.
Ratatouille
It is another of the star dishes of traditional French gastronomy, however, it does not originate in Paris but in the Provence region. Over the years it has conquered the palates of both tourists and the local population due to its simplicity, flavor and freshness.
It is a vegetable stew (zucchini, eggplant, pepper, tomato, etc.) that is cooked slowly with olive oil, garlic and herbs from Provence. Each bite is a magical explosion of vegetable and Mediterranean flavor.
You can take it as you want, that is, as a starter or as a main course, as well as a filling in savory pies and empanadas. It is also an ideal option for those looking for a light but very energetic meal.
The place par excellence to try this dish is located at The Marais: Le Potager du Marais. We would like to point out that very close to here you have another one of our Lockers in Notre-Dame..
Crêpes
Preparing this post and not mentioning the famous crêpes would be a mistake, since in practically every corner of the city center there is a stall to buy them.
They are thin and delicate pancakes that originate in Brittany, however, they have become a recognizable symbol of traditional Parisian cuisine. They are made with a very simple dough based on flour, eggs, milk and a little butter. However, its secret is that they can be sweet or savory, of all the flavors (strawberry, chocolate, chicken, fried egg, etc.) that you can imagine.
Raclette
It is another of the quintessential French dishes that conquers with its intense flavor and its irresistible aroma of melted cheese. Although its origin is Swiss, you can also find it on any of the menus of the restaurants in Paris.
The protagonist of this dish is the cheese raclette, of the semi-cured type that melts easily on the other complements that are part of the dish: boiled potatoes, various sausages, pickles and small onions in vinegar. Formerly it was prepared over the fire, but today small individual grills are used so that the clients themselves cook it in their own way at the table.
The best places in Paris to try this dish are Les Fondus de la Raclette.
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