Fauchon really needs no introduction. In the summer of 1995, little me (and my family) wandered into the Madeline outpost of Fauchon on a hot summer's day in Paris. I distinctly remember a large staircase, bright pink neon lights, and a sea of waiters dashing in and out of the dining room. The steak I had for lunch that day was marvelous. The fact that I still remember that, astounding. Fast forward 9 years later, I walk in to find that everything as changed. (Duh, new decade, what was I thinking!) The wonderful subterranean cafe transformed into large retail section. The cafe was downsized and moved to the first floor. The menu? A complete overhaul! I was crushed.
Fast forward 9 more years later we arrive at 2013. The year I took these photos. (I know I'm late. Oops.) The menu is more or less consistent these days and the delicacies of this fine french establishment has found its way closer to home. Last December I found myself in Abu Dhabi, where I had a sampling of their new menu. The savories were alright. A very satisfying lunch. But what I particularly enjoy chez Fauchon is the chocolate ganache tart. Every single time, without fault, I'd end a meal with that. Or just have it with my coffee/tea over an afternoon chat with a visiting family member. The vanilla millefeuille deserves a special mention. Ultimately, Fauchon is a great global example of delicious French products, chocolates, jams, and perfectly cooked steaks of a bygone era.
United Arab Emirates
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Mall of the Emirates Fashion Dome, Ground Floor
Dubai+971 4 399 02 89 -
Dubai Mall, Fashion Avenue Ground Floor Unit 25
Dubai+971 4 339 80 24 -
Ground Floor
Abu Dhabi+971 2 667 26 90
Kuwait
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PO Box 18544
81006 Farwaniya+965 2 473 21 00 ext.7556 -
Mohd. Tunayan Al Ghanim St. P.O Box 23413
13095 Safat+965 2 299 64 46 -
360 Mall Sixth Ring Road, South Surra Al Zahraa Area - P.O Box 29060
13151 Safat+965 2 530 96 20
Qatar
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Salwa Road PO Box 2044
DOHA+974 4 432 48 88 -
Al Sadd Street
DOHA+974 4 435 55 88
