PARIS
Join us for a trip to Paris, France, where we will explore the many culinary delights this city has to offer! We will cook together using the finest of local ingredients chosen each day from the neighborhood markets. We will enjoy cooking lessons from French chefs, dine in outstanding restaurants, learn about French cheeses, learn about French wines and how to pair them with foods, and taste many of the incredible chocolates and confections that are available in the delightful shops of Paris.
WEEK GETAWAY SAMPLE AGENDA
On Monday evening, we will start our adventure with a welcome dinner in a private setting in Paris.
On Tuesday morning, we will start our day with breakfast at Fauchon and an exploration of the gourmet food shops in the 8th Arrondissement. This will be followed by a cooking class in the gorgeous atelier of world-famous chef, Dominique Bouchet (www.dominique-bouchet.com) .Master Chef Bouchet earned two Michelin stars at La Tour d’Argent and two more at Hotel de Crillon before opening his own elegant, intimate restaurant and cooking atelier. After our class, we will enjoy our delicious creations, along with wines chosen specifically for those dishes. That evening, we will have a casual dinner in a charming local bistrot.
On Wednesday, we will start our day on the beautiful market street, Rue Cler. We will shop for fresh, seasonal ingredients for our evening meal. We will enjoy a stop at one of my favorite linen stores. Afterward, we will explore the amazing La Grande Epicerie de Paris at Bon Marche. Following a light lunch, we will focus on cheese and enjoy a tasting of fine French cheeses at one of my favorite shops. That evening we will create a memorable meal based on our purchases that day.
Thursday is chocolate day! We will spend the day eating our way through some of the best chocolate shops in Paris. Afterwards, we will shop at one of my favorite kitchen stores. That evening, we will have a special dinner with wine pairings at one of my favorite restaurants, Le Versance (www.leversance.fr). Executive Chef Samuel Cavagnis has created a warm environment in a charmingly restored building in the 2nd Arrondissement. His dishes are distinctive and superb, making use of the freshest ingredients available. It is such a treat to dine there!
On Friday, after dining on freshly-baked rustic French tarts, we will enjoy a walking tour of Paris. We will have lunch in one of my favorite bistros. We will wrap up around 3pm.
Classes in Paris are intimate and limited to 8 guests. Meals and lodging are included. Techniques are based in classic and contemporary French cooking with recipes designed to prepare at home. Instruction is in English. Food allergies can be accommodated for with advance notice. Transportation to/from Paris is not included. Cost for the Paris Getaway is $3000 per person (based on double-occupancy). There is a supplement of $500 for single lodging.