Chez Gladines - cuisine Basque à Paris

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1CArRDFzOsQAJ2NXarIF8l1GjZficly9ik5Cnj_aVEperaVkf5T07NPn-ybT2UQkLOkS9SrJ9sncG01CSGa_BFC_N85dT0WFmmPebhiyuMHY40GlVrAjUEHQDUqZYGjPsdyAgaA2XJo/s1600/2014+Sept+19+Fri+++++_20140919+509+DSC_9622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1CArRDFzOsQAJ2NXarIF8l1GjZficly9ik5Cnj_aVEperaVkf5T07NPn-ybT2UQkLOkS9SrJ9sncG01CSGa_BFC_N85dT0WFmmPebhiyuMHY40GlVrAjUEHQDUqZYGjPsdyAgaA2XJo/s640/2014+Sept+19+Fri+++++_20140919+509+DSC_9622.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Chez Gladines</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This charming bistrot serves reasonably-priced Basque cuisine. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I first "discovered" Chez Gladines, the original restaurant, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">on rue des Cinq Diamants in the 13ème.  The food is simple, but delicious. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Be sure to select a dessert while I whisper in your ear....</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>(crème caramel -or- mi-cuit au chocolat et Piment d'Espelette )</i>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This lively scene is on Boulevard Saint Germain and </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">the warm September evening filled all the tables,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> inside and on the terrace.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Chez Gladines</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>44, boulevard Saint Germain</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>75005, Paris</i></span></div>

Chez Gladines - cuisine Basque à Paris

Chez Gladines This charming bistrot serves reasonably-priced Basque cuisine.  I first "discovered" Chez Gladines, the original res...

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Le zinc bar

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKRn_J6-xTNqUAEexCoIMHDSeUamCwUYFQrBCKdPTTZJ2flovHe7Xw1KDmVeSikbG7BXybw_FyLwkdb8RLyhZUCOK7FzVywpp4tiqequ9QIZcEhyZFEAT5i80eCF2XFLOcfz0AjJa8-k/s1600/2010+June+20+DSC_0038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKRn_J6-xTNqUAEexCoIMHDSeUamCwUYFQrBCKdPTTZJ2flovHe7Xw1KDmVeSikbG7BXybw_FyLwkdb8RLyhZUCOK7FzVywpp4tiqequ9QIZcEhyZFEAT5i80eCF2XFLOcfz0AjJa8-k/s1600/2010+June+20+DSC_0038.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Zinc Bar</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The old cozy bars of Paris</div><div style="text-align: center;">provide a glimpse into the past.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Old bars, new friends...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Pre aux Clercs</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Rue Jacob</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75006, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Le zinc bar

Zinc Bar The old cozy bars of Paris provide a glimpse into the past. Old bars, new friends... Pre aux Clercs Rue Jacob 75006, Paris

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Bistrot Victoires

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBrkejsDSjJ6A7tW-e_-HXeTZUJi1JPdo0aQFprHy7LcyP9ME1aASv_thqJTBxiF3KUAKDERVoAz4g1gwGhJvr3sqy6ZfBrn5FlDxZZCk7b9jK379LQ1GidkMcSBbqOKH55m33PTlNDk/s1600/2012+Jan+11+1st_0046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBrkejsDSjJ6A7tW-e_-HXeTZUJi1JPdo0aQFprHy7LcyP9ME1aASv_thqJTBxiF3KUAKDERVoAz4g1gwGhJvr3sqy6ZfBrn5FlDxZZCk7b9jK379LQ1GidkMcSBbqOKH55m33PTlNDk/s1600/2012+Jan+11+1st_0046.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bistrot Victoires</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This neighborhood bistrot/café is a favorite of mine.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, the food is good and reasonable, nothing fancy, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but it is not the food that makes it a favorite.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">...It is all the friends whose company I have enjoyed </div><div style="text-align: center;">over the years as well as the staff and the charming ambiance</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">We need to meet again...</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Bistrot Victoires</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">1, rue de la Vrillière</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75001, Paris</span></i></div>

Bistrot Victoires

Bistrot Victoires This neighborhood bistrot/café is a favorite of mine. Yes, the food is good and reasonable, nothing fancy,  but it is not ...

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Ma Bourgogne - la terrasse en hiver

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu34bfVDa5wiymIKFwNkXSOYkfxUv3zjZSRYORnESeF7goRqoFjh67THPWzvakBLkNdyzIyzf0KdpefGAvq9t0GavW_N-qQHGauBzQAzhtDPcQSUOteqR1XyG4gpjQBkLbvcsKu8lzyQ4/s1600/2010+Dec+6+orangeP1010061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="740" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu34bfVDa5wiymIKFwNkXSOYkfxUv3zjZSRYORnESeF7goRqoFjh67THPWzvakBLkNdyzIyzf0KdpefGAvq9t0GavW_N-qQHGauBzQAzhtDPcQSUOteqR1XyG4gpjQBkLbvcsKu8lzyQ4/s1600/2010+Dec+6+orangeP1010061.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ma Bourgogne</div><div style="text-align: center;">the terrace in winter</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the frigid temperatures of December,</div><div style="text-align: center;">this is how you enjoy the terrace at Ma Bourgogne</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The heaters are quite toasty </div><div style="text-align: center;">and the regular waiters greet you with a smile.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ma Bourgogne</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Place des Vosges (northwest corner)</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">19, place des Vosges</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75004, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Ma Bourgogne - la terrasse en hiver

Ma Bourgogne the terrace in winter In the frigid temperatures of December, this is how you enjoy the terrace at Ma Bourgogne The heaters are...

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Le Tir Bouchon

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggX4xnNBZdTQYUUzRWCVCwx7aSs_AR_dx-Q2WJ1C5WQ1Q2zAImSeuaqoKNHmuK9CMtlXloXv78pGCA2LjawEA9RDRIJ2Dl_S5xN_l7Hd9cIJXLxrwaBIVT5PsxsFZ2Uva7Aj8Zp4rsQDw/s1600/2013+Nov20+Paris+_20131120+322+DSC_1547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggX4xnNBZdTQYUUzRWCVCwx7aSs_AR_dx-Q2WJ1C5WQ1Q2zAImSeuaqoKNHmuK9CMtlXloXv78pGCA2LjawEA9RDRIJ2Dl_S5xN_l7Hd9cIJXLxrwaBIVT5PsxsFZ2Uva7Aj8Zp4rsQDw/s1600/2013+Nov20+Paris+_20131120+322+DSC_1547.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.le-tirbouchon.com/" target="_blank">Le Tir Bouchon</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cascading ivy, </div><div style="text-align: center;">bucket of stargazer lillies, </div><div style="text-align: center;">color theme of <i>rouge</i> and <i>rose foncé, </i> </div><div style="text-align: center;">handwritten blackboard menu...  </div><div style="text-align: center;">all should have been sufficient to entice my entrance.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I checked out this restaurant on line for my post, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I added it to the "definitely try" on my next visit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Le Tir Bouchon</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">22, rue Tiquetonne</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75002, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Le Tir Bouchon

Le Tir Bouchon Cascading ivy,  bucket of stargazer lillies,  color theme of rouge and rose foncé,   handwritten blackboard menu...   all sh...

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