Food Porn Friday: A La Biche au Bois

I had a bit of my own "fairy tale" happen this year in February.  When I went to Hidden Kitchen, I sat across from this lovely British/Welsh couple and we had a smashing time.  We talked wine, restaurants in France, Africa, and eventually it came to light that the woman sitting across from me was in recruitment just like me.  I really should send Braden and Laura a bottle of champagne one of these days, because my dinner neighbor that evening later became my boss and got me out of a *horrible* working environment.  Isn't it great how life works out sometimes?  Talk about serendipity.

Anyhow, I also learned of a great restaurant from the two of them, and have been waiting forever to try.  The restaurant is called À la biche au bois and is known for its selection of game meats.  Pheasant, boar, duck, sweetbreads.  It sounded perfect for a warm winter meal.  Time got away from me and before you knew it, it was summer.  Not a good time for game.  As a "last meal" in France before heading to the USA for a few weeks, we reserved ourselves a table as well as room in our stomachs, and went for dinner.

We were not disappointed.

Joyeux Noël Indeed...

Let's talk about how for a Parisian restaurant, their entrées are almost all 5,50 Euros.  Their plats are mostly below 20 Euros, and the wine ain't expensive either.

Terrine au porto

Plus, did I mention you can do a four course menu for 28,50 Euros?!  I feel like a used car salesman here, but seriously, 28,50 Euros?!  Those are fire sale prices for Paris.  And even the daily specials are included.

Steak frites et sauce au poivre

I had a hard time deciding on my plat.  There was a pheasant in foie gras sauce and a coq au vin calling my name.  But I went for the steak frites because David Leibovitz raved about it.  He was right.  The fries are perfect.

The whole picture

This is going on my favorites list for Paris.  Inexpensive, good service, relaxed, and there's a cheese plate.  How can you not love it?

Ze fromage...cantal, chevre au poivre, and bleu

À la Biche au Bois
45, avenue Ledru-Rollin (Métro Ledru-Rollin ou Quai de la Rappée)
Reservations recommended.