Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Angelina - Quel Délice!


In lieu of a post on a restaurant in the region, I figured I'd go through my archives and talk about: Paris. Yes, Paris! Fashionistas will note that today marks the first day of the A/W13 fashion week in the French capital; so in honor of that, (and for sheer nostalgia) je vous parler de Paris. 

Two Novembers ago I took a girl's trip with my sister, you know, for a sort of refreshing mid semester break to show her my old haunts. Upon our arrival to the hotel early in the am, we were informed that our room wasn't ready. As expected. And so naturally, being so close to rue Rivoli, I had the brilliant idea of having hot chocolate for breakfast at (where else) Angelina. 

Everyone has their own experience with Angelina's hot chocolate. Mine was as follows: I remember immediately rating Laduree's a close second. I remember closing my eyes and smiling, and then opening them to watch my sister do the same. We started laughing. We were entranced. Lost in a world of cocoa and cream and unicorns. Pure chocolate delirium. A sort of high that can only be achieved through the surrender of your own conscious; to feel no guilt after the consommation of such an alarmingly calorific substance. 

Coupled with that, the most delectable, decadent Mont Blanc I have ever come across. Soft strands of chestnut paste lay on top of each other, concealing beneath them a layer of whipped cream that only the most self-indulgent eater would dare uncover. Say good-bye to lunch because you're not going to be able to eat anything until dinner time. 

A good idea after such a crime meal would be to walk through the Tuileries, like we did. I showed her my favorite bench, my favorite fountain, and where I like to sit and read on my off days. The air was crisp, but not chilly, we were lucky that it was a sunny day. I was happy to be in a familiar place, one that I love dearly. 

Attends-moi Paris! Je serais très bientôt avec vous.

226 Rue de Rivoli 
75001 Paris, France
+33 1 42 60 82 00
Mon-Fri: 7:30 - 19:00
Sat-Sun: 8:30 - 19:00





































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