After an incredible tasting at Musée Baccarat and enjoying great conversations, it was now time for lunch. Lunch with Maestro Barry Douglas that is. With Barry’s hectic schedule between performances around the globe and conducting his orchestra, Camerata Ireland, finding time when we’re Paris is always a wonderful time of great food, wine and catching
So what happens when the world’s finest crystal meets the world’s finest congac — PURE MAGIC!!!! Our time at Musée Baccarat was so incredible we were extended an invitation to return for a private Louis XIII Cognac tasting by Madame Stéphanie MOREL, Directrice de Boutique and Madame Michaela Lerch, Curator and Director of the Heritage Department
Home – – L’Abeille!!! This is a return I must do as Chef Moret continues to expose our palates to exceptional cuisine that’s always perfection personified. Words fail me, as each return brings about a new and fantastic innovation. Chef Moret’s continued stroke of genius is an experience you shouldn’t miss as his over the
I can’t believe it’s been almost nine years since I last dined at Alain Ducasse in Plaza Athénée. Although the years have come and gone, one thing remains at the center of my experience – – EXCELLENCE!!! From reuniting with Chef Sommelier Laurent Roucayrol, meeting the new amazing staff whose service was impeccable (hello Sarah
Timeless, Elegant, Perfection, Sophisticated, Gravitas; the superlatives are endless, but one word captures the many – – BACCARAT!!! How fitting, Sagacious Palate has landed in one of the most prestigious and sought after crystal producers’ museums in the world, with a personal tour conducted by the incomparable Madame Michaela Lerch, Curator and Director of the
Yes, this is Baccarat’s Cristal Room, where one has the opportunity to be totally surrounded by and immersed in the rare and refined that is Baccarat. My fascination for this luxury item knows no bounds. It was the initial stay at Baccarat New York that set me on this journey of complete and total loyalty
After settling in at the Peninsula it was time to head up to the rooftop for lunch. It goes without saying – – L’Oiseau Blanc is one of our favorite spots to experience some amazing cuisine and take in a wonderful view of Paris. Chef Sidney was on holiday, but his team didn’t miss a
Having spent several hours in and out of The Peninsula the last two visits and getting to know Chef Sydney, Rodolphe Protat-koffler and Monsieur Sylvian at L’Oiseau Blanc I knew coming back to Paris would not be complete if accommodations were not at The Peninsula. The sheer hospitality and generosity from the staff throughout the
I touched down in Paris and my entire being changed for I knew what awaited me as this was my yearly return to dine and enjoy “My Paris,” as we all have one, and mine is always centered around exceptional accommodations, superb chefs, intriguing sommeliers, priceless art, and highly skilled and professional musicians – –
