I read somewhere that the Breton resto Chez Michel in the 10th, just a couple blocks from Gare du Nord, has one of the best bouillabaisse in Paris, so I thought I'd give it a try. Unfortunately it wasn’t on the menu today. However....
The foie gras terrine came with gingersnap crumbs, gelee, pickled red onion, pickled jalapeños, smoked herring and brioche toast. Terrific. I could eat only half of it, and they graciously gave me a little container to take the rest home!
A big hunk of cod, more than 1 inch thick, was pure and flaky and moist and deeply flavorful. I think it had been steamed and then roasted. In any case, yum! It was served with pickled red onion, fennel, braised leeks, "crackers" made from strips of dried buckwheat crepes, and rouille. Unfortunately, the leeks were quite hard to eat and almost impossible to cut since they were braised in long strips. A sharp knife or a few crosswise cuts before braising would help!
The Paris-Brest. Pretty, but it tasted a bit stale. Certainly not as good as mine, but then it's a lot of work, so ....
If I was tempted to try them again, I would certainly call ahead to see if bouillabaisse is on the menu!
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