Pirouette - Monday, 22 October

In Paris, one could eat foie gras every day, so I say hey, why not?  Today I tried a new resto, "Pirouette" for lunch (it opened in late August).  Their 3-course lunch menu is 36 euro (and they even have a 2-fixed-course 15 euro option), and it's right around the corner from my Étienne Marcel Métro stop.

I ordered:
*  the foie gras terrine with port aspic, fresh figs and fig jam (mmmm...mmm...good, and the bread on which I smeared it was perfectly textured and tasty);
*  roasted pigeon with what seemed to be a warm foamed pigeon liver pâté on a crispy crouton, lettuces & lardons, and a delicious jus (and no, I don't think it was one of the birds who was pestering me at the Eiffel Tower a few days ago!);
*  rice pudding with caramel and candied nuts;
*  wine and coffee.
All very tasty and nuanced and beautifully presented.  My server was very friendly and helpful, and she spoke perfect English.

My taste buds were spinning a pirouette of excitement when I left this place.  Highly recommended! 5, rue Mondétour   http://www.oenolis.com/pirouette/pirouette-english/

I learned about this resto from the blog of John Talbott, a pithy, humorous and insightful American scientist who loves food and art, and lives here in Paris most of the year.  Check it out if you're interested:  John Talbott's Paris

The ardoise (menu on a slate board that they set
on a chair next to your table while you're choosing )