u/mkorcuska — reddlx

Le Pré Catalan

We just had lunch at Le Pré Catalan in Paris. It was wonderful...a classic version of a tasting menu. The chef has been there for nearly 30 years and the signature dish (langoustine ravioli with foie gras) has been on the menu for 20 years

If you like the most modern and innovative cuisine (think foraged and pickled and unconventional ingredients) then this is not for you. But I can recommend it if you want a delicious tasting menu of creative (if not completely new) and extremely well-executed dishes composed of traditional french ingredients. The only slight disappointment was the pigeon.

You won't have anything here that you can't explain to your friends, but you will be very happy

Le Menu Orsay

* L'Aubergine -- Croustillante, préparée en Caviar, crème d'Avocat et Curry

* Le Dashi -- Gelée chaude. Crème de Fenouil (avec crabe)

* La Langoustine -- Ravioli, Foie Gras de Canard, fine gelée à la Feuille d'Or

* Le Cabillaud (deux façons) -- Cuit au Naturel, Algues, Beurre Nantais aux zestes de citron vert. Brandade Moelleuse et Croustillante

* Le Pigeonneau -- Poché, Dattes, Semoule croustillante

* Le Fromage -; Soufflé chaud vapeur. Crème de Comté

* Le Pollen -- Sablé, Glace au Miel

* Le Chocolat -- Tarte Fondante au Cacao amer, Crème glacée à la Fleur de Lait!

u/mkorcuska — 5 days ago

▲ 1 r/TravelGreece

Sailing in Halkidiki or Corfu

It's time for me to book a sailing trip in August. In Greece so I can visit my family easily. I've sailed the Saronics, Kos, Rhodes, and the Cyclades.

I am thinking about Corfu but I believe it will be extremely crowded in August. So I'm considering Halkidiki. But concerned there won't be much wind.

This will be a pleasure cruise with friends, not a week of adventure. We'll have breakfast and lunch on board but would mostly like to head to shore for dinner (say 3-4 nights during the week).

Any personal experiences to share about sailing conditions and access to marinas or anchorages close to tavernas?

Thanks!

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u/mkorcuska — 30 days ago

▲ 2 r/GreeceTravel

Sailing in Halkidiki or Corfu

It's time for me to book a sailing trip in August. In Greece so I can visit my family easily. I've sailed the Saronics, Kos, Rhodes, and the Cyclades.

I am thinking about Corfu but I believe it will be extremely crowded in August. So I'm considering Halkidiki. But concerned there won't be much wind.

This will be a pleasure cruise with friends, not a week of adventure. We'll have breakfast and lunch on board but would mostly like to head to shore for dinner (say 3-4 nights during the week).

Any personal experiences to share about sailing conditions and access to marinas or anchorages close to tavernas?

Thanks!

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u/mkorcuska — 1 month ago

▲ 2 r/sailing

Sailing in Halkidiki or Corfu

It's time for me to book a sailing trip in August. In Greece so I can visit my family easily. I've sailed the Saronics, Kos, Rhodes, and the Cyclades.

I am thinking about Corfu but I believe it will be extremely crowded in August. So I'm considering Halkidiki. But concerned there won't be much wind.

This will be a pleasure cruise with friends, not a week of adventure. We'll have breakfast and lunch on board but would mostly like to head to shore for dinner (say 3-4 nights during the week).

Any personal experiences to share about sailing conditions and access to marinas or anchorages close to tavernas?

Thanks!

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u/mkorcuska — 1 month ago

▲ 77 r/gratefuldead

Who remembers the Calaveras County Fairgrounds show with Santana and the biplane airshow before the music? David Lindley too!

The announcer repeated that phrase so many times it is still burnt into my brain this many years later.

08-22-1987

08-23-1987

u/mkorcuska — 2 months ago