Thanksgiving Dinner in Paris

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Oct 27th 2007 at 2:06PM

Thanksgiving in Paris? It might not be traditional but it sounds like fun. Context, a network of scholars who lead walking tours in European cities, are holding a Thanksgiving dinner at the historic restaurant Le Pharamond which will be annotated by docent and dining historian Carolin C. Young. Forget about the traditional turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie this meal will explore Parisian food. The entire adventure begins with an appetite-building walking tour of history and dining in Paris and then the group will head to Le Pharamond.

The menu will be:

Apéritif: Champagne Ruinart
Appetizers:
Foie gras, Escargots de Bourgogne, Coquilles Saint-Jacques, Bouchées à la reine

Served with Alphonse Mellot 2005, Sancerre blanc
Main courses:
Roasted 'poulet de Bresse', Sole normande, Côte de bœuf,
Côte de veau de la Vallée d'Auge, Rognons de veau, Tripes de Caen
(accompanied by seasonal vegetables and sides)

Served with Clos de Lumbrays 2000, Bourgogne, Grand Cru
Followed by salad and a selection of French cheeses
Desserts:
Équitoriale noire, Poire de la Grande Truanderie,
Tarte fine aux pommes, Crème brûlée

Coffee/tea/infusion.
Mineral water

The price is 220 euros per person and the event is being held on November 22, Thanksgiving Day.

Tags: context, france, holidash, meal, paris, thanksgiving

Filed under: Dining, Luxury Travel & Hotels, Events

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Neece Oct 27th 2007 10:19PM

Well, it's different, but I have to say Thanksgiving is traditionally all-American to me. Maybe for another universal holiday it would make sense to me. I'll stick to turkey and pumpkin pie, thanks. But if you go, have a great time and bon appetit!