It's not that I truly think I'm Parisian. I mean, maybe a little. But, each time I successfully give directions, am able to carry out a food order entirely in French, or have a baguette poking out of my bag I feel like I belong here. Plus, I love cheese; it's pretty Parisian to love cheese.
Aside from that, there are ways that I will always be American. I continually pronounce English words like an American instead of like a French person. For example, the word "bagel" is pronounced more like "bagelle" by French people. I'm sorry, but it's an English word and I can't bring myself to mispronounce it.
Lie 2: Expensive is better
The crêpe in the next photo was delicious and cost me 3€. The crêpe in the following photo cost 4€ and tasted far worse.
This guy was made lovingly by Patricia, the woman who runs the crêpe place at the market. It is made with buckwheat flour, cheese, butter, eggs, and ham.
This guy, on the other hand, was more expensive and made at a busy crêperie near Centre Pompidou. It was not made with the buckwheat flour which is traditional for a savory crêpe. It was over-filled and not folded in that lovely way that Patricia has.
Lie 3: There is no good Mexican food in Paris
So maybe I still haven't sipped a great margarita yet in Paris, but it is possible to find decent Mexican food here.
Lie 4: It is possible to overdose on viennoiserie
It's simply not true.
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| Arguably the best croissant in Paris |
Bocamexa
Quick Mexican food and drinks.
Two restaurants and one food truck.
http://www.bocamexa.com/
95 Rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris
127 Rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris
Gontran Cherrier
The best and most beautiful croissant I've enjoyed.
http://www.gontrancherrierboulanger.com/
22 Rue Caulaincourt, 75018 Paris
8 Rue Juliette Lamber, 75017 Paris
1 Rue Grande Fontaine, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Dominique Saibron
Big, busy bakery where you can
watch the boulanger work through the window.
http://dominique-saibron.com/en/home/
77 Avenue du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris
