Two friends and I recently
had a great experience dining at the home of a terrific Parisian chef – Alexis.
We arranged a dinner through EatWith (https://www.eatwith.com/
), which facilitates local dining experiences in over 130 countries.
We chose Alexis for several
reasons – the menu he offered, his reviews, and his location in Paris. We could
not have made a better choice. He prepared a menu of French-style dishes with
his own special touches. The food was terrific and Alexis was a marvelous host,
with a great sense of humor. His residence was very spacious. My friends and I
were joined by a delightful British couple.
Alexis served an incredible dinner of:
- Gougères – cheese puff pastries with Comté and
Emmental cheeses
- Quenelles – a soup-like dish of goat cheese
whipped with cream, with fresh tarragon and parsley, shallots, a hint of white
burgundy, crispy chestnuts, and parsnips
- Roasted pork from Brittany, over potato galette (a
savory potato pancake with garlic, nutmeg, and dried Provençal herbs), with
roasted mushrooms, gravy infused with tarragon, and red wine sauce.
- Chocolate Ganache dessert with Jivara milk
chocolate, infused with coffee beans, with
fresh pears, purée of pear with cardamom, meringue, and almond streusel.
The wines Alexis served were a 2017 Château de la
Presle Sauvignon Blanc from the Touraine area and a 2015 Château Colbert Côtes
de Bourg Merlot – Cabernet Sauvignon –
Cabernet Franc.
The cost of the meal was about $71 per person. I first
set up an EatWith account, After that, I requested a specific evening. When
that was confirmed, I paid in advance by credit card. One could cancel up to
two days in advance and receive a refund.
The EatWith web site shows the locations of the chefs, the types of food they offer, the reviews, and the prices.
I highly recommend Alexis and the EatWith
experience.
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