French dining.
A must in Paris, the old time bistros.
Especially with friends and a bottle of wine.
At Josephine's 'Chez Dumonet's' their souffle is a must as well.
"For a delicious sepia-toned experience of pre-war Paris, this beautiful art-nouveau bistro is on one of my favorite streets in Paris, also a fifteen minute walk from our apartment, is worth the wound to your wallet. The fact is that old-fashioned bistro cooking in Paris has become almost as expensive as it is rare. If you're craving old-school classic French dishes, you won't do better than this 1880 vintage dining room. Note that many dishes are served in half portions, the plates are so ample the half sizes could feed two, and the reasonably priced house Bordeaux is what all the regulars drink."
• 117 rue du Cherche Midi, 6th, +33 1 4548 5240. Métro: Duroc or Sèvres-Babylone. Open Mon-Fri lunch and dinner. Average à la carte €50
Last night Lisa and David and their two beautiful young daughters invited me to meet them for dinner at Chez Dumonet.
Blogging amazes me. This week I have met Debbie, Wendy, Julie, Miller, Vidas and last night Lisa and her family.
The same evening John and his partner Josh stayed at our home in the south. I wish I could have been in two places at once. I was sorry to miss them. Do you remember John is the one who invited us to stay in his lovely home in Mexico. The only condition was that we stayed longer than two weeks.
Since Our daughter Chelsea and her boyfriend 'Mr. Espresso, completed their studies, they rented an apartment together. It is literally on the opposite side of Paris from our apartment, but a direct bus takes us there in twenty minutes. At last Chelsea is moving out of her closet apartment into a bigger space.
They are so happy.
And the apartment renovation... it is moving along. Tomorrow I'll give a full report.
Thank you all of you for your constant friendship, support, humor and good ideas!
Always a cheer to read and visit you. Apartment updates have become part of my daily look and see. What fun to meet bloggers and blogettes! You are a delight . . .
Posted by: Lynne | 25 July 2013 at 11:38 PM
Meeting bloggers is so fun. One day I hope to meet you.
Yes, I would want to be in both places too. How wonderful the Chelsea and Mr. Espresso have a new apartment. And always love your apartment updates.
Before I travel to Paris again I must make a list of places to visit and to eat. This restaurant would be on the list.
Posted by: Marilyn | 26 July 2013 at 02:03 AM
I so enjoy your blog and vicariously getting to know Paris through your photos!
Posted by: Bev | 26 July 2013 at 03:11 AM
I agree about the blogging friendships, Corey. Like attracts like, I guess, even in the blogosphere. A hopeless Francophile and lover of religious antiques, I follow your blog daily and share your blog posts w my husband--I even refer to you as "my friend Corey in France!" Crazy but true. If you and Jann fancy a vacation in the Midwestern U.S. at Lake of the Ozarks, just say the word and you are welcome to stay with us at the lake. I don't know if we will travel to Europe again, but if we did I would definitely try to meet you in person! Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Posted by: Julie Schaefer | 26 July 2013 at 04:19 AM
What a perfect restaurant! And I am really enjoying your apartment updates.
Di
Posted by: Di | 26 July 2013 at 05:18 AM
Jeez, Corey, your photos of food are as remarkable as your landscapes!Is that a shorter haircut on Chelsea?
Posted by: Chico Sue | 26 July 2013 at 07:27 AM
Another one for the list, thanks Corey
Posted by: Nikki Maxwell | 26 July 2013 at 07:33 AM
Hi Chico Sue,
No, Chelsea had her hair tied up. Her hair is as long as mine.
Posted by: French la Vie | 26 July 2013 at 08:11 AM
Life is good! I hope Chelsea and Mr. E are happy and fill their new apartment with a live time of memories. (I suddenly desire souffle. Well, at least I have some French wine and cheese. :D)
Posted by: Jeannie | 26 July 2013 at 08:25 AM
Will try this bistro next trip to Paris - thanks for sharing and bonne chance for the renovation and to your daughter. La vie est belle!
Posted by: 24/7 in France | 26 July 2013 at 09:08 AM
Would love to come to Paris and meet you, and of course you are always welcome in South Louisiana :o)...Ta Ta
Posted by: Brenda, Walker, LA | 26 July 2013 at 02:16 PM
I need to start writing your suggestions down!!!!!!!!!!!How to get to FLEAS and THAT DINNER SPOT!!!!!!!!ALL ON MY TO DO!
HAPPY for your daughter!HAPPY for you meeting so many BLOGGERS that ADORE YOU!
You are living the GOOD life COREY!!!!!!You do know that .........
NOw will I find a comment from you today on ROYAL STUFF???Click on the TITLE to leave comment!!!!!Then scroll down!Its hard I know!
Posted by: La Contessa | 26 July 2013 at 04:38 PM
Love the updates! So happy your kiddos are thriving! How is Annie?
Posted by: Amylia | 26 July 2013 at 05:06 PM
This looks both gorgeous and delicious! I would indeed add this to my next travel list!
Posted by: jeanie | 26 July 2013 at 05:48 PM
Dear Corey,
Hello from Red Bluff,CA,just a few miles north of your hometown Willows...
Am enjoying every moment of your renovation...and your blog on life,love and travel...it is a joy to read...so glad to recently have discovered it...
thanks, Bette Lee
Posted by: Bette Lee Collins | 26 July 2013 at 06:21 PM