Binoy Nazareth Goes On a Rendezvous in Paris (1)

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Binoy Nazareth Goes On a Rendezvous in Paris
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Romantic. Ravishing. Rejuvenating.
In between adventures, food trails and the joys
of exploring all things beautiful, I experienced
a heart-stopping journey of romance at Paris, the
City of Lights. This was something I had always
dreamt of and in spite of a short transit, I was
determined to absorb the essence of culture in a
sophisticated and beautiful city. Paris je
taime! This was the Oh la la moment I had been
waiting for and it was time to display my
principles of aime beaucoup which means, Eat
well, laugh often, love abundantly and here was
a chance to prove my ideals! I think that every
tourist loves to visit Gay Paree, a city with a
19th century cityscape, cultural and oh so
cosmopolitan. Historic and everlasting, the
environment of Paris brims over with romance,
art, design, luxurious fashion, entertainment,
media, music and gourmet food trails. Was I
thrilled to be here or what!!?? Being a chef with
aspirations of sampling rare and exotic cuisines,
I was about to experience the second highest
number of Michelin restaurants in the City of
Lights.
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The Bon Appétit Experience
What can I say about my first-time ever in Paris?
Je suis enchanté! As I walked through the
boulevards lined with monuments, bistros,
museums, galleries, maisons de haute couture,
enchanting wine bars, boutiques and leveraged
with tech start-ups, I was amazed by the romantic
atmosphere of tree-lined avenues and the
camaraderie of the French. Having heard so much
about the landmark icons of Paris, I visited the
famed Eiffel Tower, the iconic Louvre and the
Notre-Dame. Flowing through Paris is the famous
Seine which is a 777-kilometre-long river known
for its inland waterway traffic and which is the
subject of divine songs and poems.
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With every fiber in me screaming for the luxury
of the popular and delicious dishes of Paris, I
threaded through the cobbled street or rue to
find the delectable offerings of one of Europes
much-talked about culinary centers. Though my
trip was short, I was determined to make my
Parisian fantasy come true by delving in to at
least the tip of a culinary iceberg. The chef and
the gourmet in me arose to meet this
gastronomical journey with moules frites  which
is steamed mussels and French fries, Bordier
Butter with baguettes, falafel sandwiches and
galettes. Fulfilling the taste buds with awesome
encounters, Paris offers a mouth-watering array
of deliciously crafted French favorites such as
sea snails, oysters, venison, boar, seafood,
lamb, veal, beef and pork.
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Satisfying the Senses at an Abode of Delicious
Delights
My sweet sojourn took me to a haven of delights
with Kouglof, Moroccan pastries, pain au choclat,
cream puffs, puff pastry, Berthillon ice cream,
caramels, crepes and other incredible
concoctions. Oh, I could go on forever in this
paradise for food lovers! My taste buds were
dancing with delight with macaron ice-cream
sandwiches, gelato, Crepe and Creme Brulee,
Pistachio, Giunduja with chocolate and hazelnut,
dessert soups and Paris-Brest with choux pastry
and praline flavored cream especially from La
Patisserie des Rêves.
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My time was filled to the brim as I popped into
the renowned restaurants and eateries of Paris to
revive my sense of mangez bien and joie de vivre.
This was a complete paradise and repository of
gourmet delicacies! I managed to taste Jamon
(Foie Gras and Roasted Pepper), Skewers with
Balsamic Reduction, the inspiring Chateaubriand,
Jamon (ham) and Artichoke Cream on Waffles, Roast
Chicken and Macarons at Pierre Herme. As echoes
of Sante filled the air at the mind-boggling
wine bars, I regaled the senses with the popular
brands of wine and listened with awe to the
language, the French, the customs and culture.
Filled with innumerable boulangeries, Paris
offers the world-famous cheese or fromage, bread,
croissants and other daily staples. But I could
go on about the dishes that the French cook up
with their famed culinary intelligence which
evolve over some of the Jewish Ashkenazi dishes,
escargots, tapas and cold cuts plates. Paris
eateries brim over with delectable dishes from
all over world including A Pho, a Vietnamese
dish, Kimchi Ramen, veggie stew, noodle bowls,
tacos and a spectrum of culinary delights.
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Just as I was entering into the Age of
Enlightenment, it was time for me to leave and I
busied my wandering thoughts with gifts to pick
up including a painting of the Seine by a
talented street artist. But surely, this was the
place to be and rejuvenate with the ravishing
lifestyle in Paris.
Travel with Binoy Nazareth to Color Life with the
Culture of Paris