My readers may remember that I met my Canadian husband while I was a graduate student in Paris, many years ago. Back then I did not have fatal food allergies and had the good fortune of being able to eat out in restaurants.
This was our favourite place to eat in Paris. Le Baribal is a neighbourhood place. Nothing fancy. Just good French food that you could depend on and an atmosphere that was unpretentious and "real". It is on the Rue de Vaugirard in the 15th arrondissement, near l'Institute de Pasteur. Funnily, there were no tables and chairs set up outside yet although husband said it was very warm and sunny when he was there last week. In Paris, I remember cafe tables and chairs always being set out starting in the month of March.
Our favourite aperitif - the kir. The obligatory olives to go with the aperitif, of course.
Our favourite meal there was the l'escalope de veau au sauce roquefort, toujours avec haricots verts et pommes sarladaises. Twenty years later, the menu has not changed! Although husband had given up meat and cheese for Lent, he made a little exception during his short trip to Paris. For old times' sake :)
Mlle Magpie
Ah...I love it when you speak French to me Morticia and although I have absolutely no idea what the heck that is...it looks Fab U Lous!
Deb
Posted by: debbie york | April 11, 2011 at 03:24 PM
that restaurant looks devine! I will have to try to remember it when I take my next trip to Paris (whenever that may be.) Thanks for sharing!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Johnson | April 11, 2011 at 03:26 PM
looks like we are both dreaming of france!
Posted by: lorraine lewis | April 11, 2011 at 05:55 PM
What a yummy treat and the atmosphere of Paris...gorgeous!
Posted by: Sherrie | April 12, 2011 at 09:51 AM
This is great! My sister in law and I are visiting Paris for the first time in July and we will definitely try this.
Thank you!
Posted by: Mary | April 12, 2011 at 04:36 PM
Sweet Zita, thank you for your note of encouragement on my blog. I always love your topics, a French bistro sounds so fabulous and I LOVE olives! How about Silver Bella, going this year? Julie
Posted by: Julie Jones | April 12, 2011 at 10:29 PM
it sounds a great place!
love the photos!
take care,
Rosa
Posted by: rosa | April 13, 2011 at 08:17 AM
Those are the best places, Zita!
P.s. To prolong the strangeness...about Peter Gabriel, Gabriel is my maiden name. We'll have a lot to talk about at Easter!! xoxoxox
Posted by: Colette | April 13, 2011 at 01:47 PM
lucky...lucky husband ;o)
Posted by: andrea | April 13, 2011 at 07:26 PM
Here every place picture looking great and impressive. It is very great and amazing places. I like it so much.
Posted by: PPI | August 16, 2011 at 12:16 AM