Paris is full of little bistros, cafes and brassieres. A cafe primarily serves hot beverages and confectioneries. A brassiere on the other hand is a cafe with a more relaxed ambience serving whole meals; from the appetrizers to the dessert. A bistro is a restaurant, very informal, usually with outdoor seating and modestly priced dishes. They may not even have printed menus; mere chalk boards with the 'Plat du Jour' may suffice. This of course, to me, only serves to enhance the whimsical Parisien experience!
38 Eiffel was a lilttle bistro; a stone's throw away from the Eiffel Tower. We wined and dined here on our first night in Paris. It was a little too chilly to sit outside though I must say that the cane furniture and chequered table cloths were very inviting. The inside was warm and cosy. We were one of the last few patrons and had the priviledge of having the waiter's undivided but non-intrusive service. I don't remeber what red wine we ordered but I do remember it being very heady. Our main course consisted of grilled salmon (for me) and baked chicken (SK). While both dishes bordered on bland, I had the satisfaction of knowing that the food was authentic French cuisine. Both entrees were accompanied with a host of mildly spiced vegetables and of course French fries!
For dessert, we had a fantastic creme brulee.
