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November 30, 2017 Europe / France

Food: Paris, 2008

When I think back on all the trips I’ve taken, I think Paris might be the first food-focused trip. LeeAnne

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Finally made it out to Sacré-Cœur today. I always like checking out the ornate churches, and now this one has taken the #1 spot in Paris for obvious reasons. Great little neighborhood around it as well.

11 years ago this very weekend, I went to Paris for the first time and ate coq au vin at A La Biche Au Bois, and ever since it has been my death row meal. Today, I nervously went back, and I’m glad to report the food still lived up to the 10+ years of hype. We started with escargot, poached eggs with mushroom sauce, and ravioli salad. We then all ordered the coq au vin before moving on to the unlimited cheese board. For dessert, we had an apple tart, l’opera cake (chocolate and coffee with cream), and a chocolate mousse that I, as a chocolate hater, could not stop eating. It was like eating a chocolate flavored cloud. I hope it’s not 11 years before my next visit.

While the full recap of our #LaPanarda experience is now on the website, here’s a quick look at our top five dishes from the megameal. As always, many thanks to @levirtuphila and @damon_menapace for the great food. 1: Smoked lamb hoagie 2: Pork ribs agrodolce 3: Burrata with Brussels sprouts & anchovy 4: Tuna crudo with apple & fennel 5: Olive stuffed with veal & beef Honorable mention: Maccheroni alla mugnaia with garlic, oil & peperoncino

Ending the year at the very best restaurant in Philadelphia, and possibly the entire country: @zahavrestaurant. @mikesolomonov can do no wrong. Pictured here are the salatim starter salads with two varieties of hummus, fried cauliflower, house-cured salmon on latke, kibbe naya, an off-menu mushroom schnitzel, duck hearts, halloumi (a must-order every time), the famous lamb shoulder, branzino, and a selection of desserts (including another halloumi).

It’s not Christmas Eve if we don’t get up early to stand in line at @czerw_kielbasa. They constantly bring out huge loops of their freshly smoked kielbasa, and if I don’t have the time (or patience) to make my own, I always grab a few dozen pierogi as well. Waiting in line and smelling the smoke is one of my absolute favorite parts of the Christmas season. Doesn’t hurt that everyone who works there treats you like you’ve been friends for 40 years.

We finally got around to trying out @sarvidaphilly last night. I’m not familiar enough with Filipino food to know if it was traditional or good in that regard, but I do know in general food terms it was delicious. I mean, look at that pork belly!

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