With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I began weighing my poultry options. I could roast a…read morecouple chickens or try to find a turkey. In France, turkeys are generally eaten around Christmastime, and therefore they're a bit difficult to find around November. Not wanting to pay 12 euros a kilo for a bird at the Thanksgiving store, I went to my neighborhood boucherie to order the bird. "Bien sur!" they said, and also mentioned that two orders had already been placed for Thursday. Today I went to pick up my Turkey. The butcher commented "c'est une belle dinde!" I suppose that only a man of the meat trade could lovingly look at a turkey carcass and say that. But I had to agree. At a little over 4 kilograms, and costing around 7 euros a kilo, it was definitely less expensive than ordering one in the Marais. The nice butcher used a torch to burn off any remaining feathers, and even partially trussed the bird for me; I mentioned that I was going to stuff her with vegetables and aromatics. Since he didn't have a plastic bag large enough, he gave me a nice reusable canvas bag with the boucherie logo on it. Now that's service! I also noticed a group of teenagers on break from school ordering roasted chicken and potatoes. The other meats in the cold case looked fresh; I think next time I'll try their pâté, some sausages, or even some poulet rôti.

Absolutely a must stop for lunch. Very personal care from owners Jean Claud and Nathalie. Order the…read moreGrande Planche! You won't need dinner. And sit outside with a glass of southwest wine. It's a memory that will bring you back. Going back to see them during the Jeux Olympiques.

the french erewhon !! the grocery market of all groceries! i came here for my butter because i lov…read morebuttaaa !!

Shall I compare thee to a California's Erewhon?…read more Y'all know I can be wowed by a fabulous grocery store. This one is surely opulent, but crowded out the wazoo. The North American section made me giggle. I grabbed some fancy French mustards and cookies to bring home for friends and family. Unsure if any locals actually come here or if it's ALL tourists. The layout was extremely confusing to me. Now, I'm sure there are some simply fantastic elements to this store that evaded me due to the sea of people inside. But, I think Erewhon had more going for it. Artistic, clean, bountiful displays of produce. More organization, better lighting, etc. I felt like I could actually see the products at Erewhon, whereas here I was fighting with a lot of noise.

A pleasure for the eyes and the palate. Very good products to please the taste buds in a very nice…read moreplace and with a great team ! May it be on the small terrace or the back room or even to take away, it's a beautiful parisian address u don't wanna miss!! And the boss, Méhdi welcomes u with a great smile which is even better ! Un plaisir pour les yeux et le palais. De très, très bons produits qui font plaisir aux papilles dans un cadre très sympa et une équipe super agréable ! Que ce soit en terrasse, dans la salle du fond ou pour emporter, c'est une belle adresse parisienne à ne pas manquer ! Et le patron, Méhdi, est très cool et vous acceille avec le sourire, ce qui ne gâche rien !

Pretty damn good cheese shop. Really nice staff. You'll find some stuff here you won't find in the…read morebig indoor market nearby.

Lived a couple of blocks away for two great years. Our mouths still water when we dream of their…read moresucculent chicken & roasted potatoes. We're back in town. Tour d'Argent can wait!

Worth the wait! Waited for only about 30 minutes for this lunch spot and it was well worth the…read morewait! We had no idea what the menu said or what to get and the worker was so sweet and helped explain all of the options and what the favorites were. Small little shop, only allows 1 group at a time which honestly makes you feel like rushed/judged. We went with 2 types, one cooked and one curated meat and the one with Brie cheese and one with truffle cheese. Absolutely phenomenal and would recommend if youre in pairs!

I know the jambon buerre is highly rated but I just did not believe it would be THAT good.read more

Drafted in 2019, decided to post for future reference: This…read morewas my favorite farmer's market in Paris. Tons of fresh fish, meat (both raw and prepared), cheese, and many fruit stalls. I especially loved the prepared meat in the stall near the entrance (they have many prepared items to choose from--I ended up loving the duck foie gras and duck rillette). Also, people were helpful and willing to deal with my poor French :) As another reviewer mentioned, there aren't many (perhaps any) ready-to-way meals. But I wasn't looking for that, and I found the quality to be fantastic.

I always love to see the market when I'm traveling. It's might be the best way to get away from the…read moretourist crowd and get a more local feel to things. In the 12th Arrondissement is Marché d'Aligre which is a small market that has butcher shops, fish mongers, fruits and vegetables, and flowers. I'd recommend anyone in the area to check this place out, even for a short walkthrough.

A Jewish deli with a meat counter in the back and a restaurant in the front -- this place is so…read morereal that for a second I thought I had landed on the lower east side in NYC! Their sandwiches are HUGE and are served on traditional Jewish brioche-like buns with poppy seeds and sautéed onions. Delish! This is a really a meat lovers spot, their pastrami and other sliced meats are the star of the show as well as their giant burgers. They have a very bustling restaurant that gets packed at lunch time but you can also order to go. On a recent visit to the hood, I ordered one 11€50 pastrami sandwich+soft+dessert combo and also picked up some of their fabulous roasted turkey and some homemade Shabbat meat patties for dinner that night. If you find yourself in this part of town definitely head to Chez Victor for a true taste of Jewish deliciousness!

Worst experience ever ordered Tournedous Rossini Came out w…read moretwo flat pieces of steak and burnt from gras. No bread no sauce no mushrooms etc. When I brought this to the attention of the staff they said it's kosher style? You can't put sauce on a steak or piece of bread under it or mushrooms etc but you can put ketchup on the kids burger and load fries on the same plate. Even if it is Kosher and you can't cook it the proper way don't put it on the menu. We were also served raw chicken when we received it we sent it back and it looked like it was microwaved w the fries on the plate. Again the can wrap ham and cheese with chicken and fry it but no sauce or bread with my steak Do not go here to it . Unless you like bull...

The hubby and I found this shop via a YouTube video…read more The shop is tiny but the flavors are huge. We brought back a couple of tiny restaurant sized jars of black cherry, blueberry, blackberry , and honey and then a full sized jar of strawberry. I regret not bringing back full sized jars of black cherry and blackberry which were absolutely superb. All the jams and jellies we brought home were perfectly flavored and not overly sweet.

The jam here are amazing! So fruity, perfectly sweet, and…read morevariety of delicious flavors! I would recommend you come by to try out the flavors but be aware these weigh your luggage down. I got back in the US and learned that they ship globally, granted it may not have the same freshness? but an awesome to know that you don't have to fly to Paris to get these yummy jam for your toasts or charcuterie boards~ Update: Shipping cost to the US is pretty steep. Jam in your luggage on your visit in Paris instead ha.