Monday 20 April 2015

Le Restaurant De Paul

Paul Restaurant
For me food is a passion, I love whipping up a storm in the kitchen and watching with delight as people eat my creations. Food is the first thing I think about in the morning and probably one of the last things I think about before I drop off to sleep. I even dream about food whilst I am asleep. 

I love when people share my passion, and it is for this reason that I love the Paul restaurants, boulangerie and pâtisserie shops. They share my passion for good French food and the traditions of baking that is steeped in family history.
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If any of you reading this like making your own bread or want to learn how to make the perfect loaf, Paul also run bread making masterclass (£75) you can find out more information here.

The Paul shops are spread throughout London but my personal favourite restaurant has to be the one in Covent Garden. It is in the perfect location to stop off after a hard mornings shopping for a small pick-me-up

If you pop in during the afternoon, they also do a wonderful afternoon tea

But for lunch my personal favourites are the saucisses de Toulouse (£10.50). Traditional Toulouse sausages serves with buttery potato mash and Bordelaise sauce.  
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This is the perfect comfort food, traditional sausages and wonderful mash. 

When in France I love to have a Croque Monsieur (£5.95). One thing I can tell you is that the British cannot pull this off.  Paul's ham, Emmental cheese and cream in toasted Paul Pan de Mie and tomato is top notch and as good as it gets. 
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All good lunches need to be followed by a yummy pâtisserie and Paul's have so many wonderful cakes. As a foodie it is very difficult to choose. For those of you that have a similar challenge here is a little trick. Offer to go halves with your lunching partner in crime. This way you get the best of both worlds. 

Tartelette fraises, nothing beats crispy, buttery pastry, filled with crème pâtissière and topped with strawberries.
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I could happily eat these all day and I almost did, before I remembered that I had to relinquish half in order to get half a tartelette citron.
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Lemon cream is delicious it has a wonderful tartness and is the perfect way to finish off a meal. But there are plenty of other delicious alternatives too. 
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If you could have anything for lunch what would you choose? Do you have a favourite lunch spot?

Le Restaurant de PAUL
29 Bedford Street, 
Covent Garden, 
London 
WC2 9ED


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24 comments:

  1. I love the quality there, so much better than your average bakery.
    Lots of love,
    Angie

    SilverSpoon London

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    1. They do so many things that I love and the quality is always there Lucy x

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  2. I love French food! Quite fancy some for breakfast now! x

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    1. I love there French onion soup, with melted cheese, large chunks of onion and croutons yummy Lucy x

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  3. Oh my, this looks wonderful! That sausage & mash?! AMAZING!

    Style Sunrise ☀

    :)
    x

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    1. They do lovely food and the patisseries are delicious Lucy x

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  4. A good croque monsieur is amazing, you're totally right. I hate it when cafés just use the words 'croque monsieur' to try and justify charging you a stupid price for a toasted cheese sandwich. Haven't tried Paul's croque monsieur yet but it looks lovely, and if it's anything like their cakes it will be just brilliant x

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    1. I am not sure why places do that do they think you don't know the difference? Strange Lucy x

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  5. Lemon tart is one of my favourite desserts and this one looks so yummy! The Croque Monsieur looks amazing too, all that cheese! My favourite lunch spot has actually closed down (sobs) but they used to do delicious fresh sandwiches with fillings like pork belly and apple sauce xx

    Toasty

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    1. Shame that your favourite has closed down maybe a good time to road test some new places Lucy x

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  6. I love Paul but I've never done more than pick up a pastry from there !! I think I need to go and explore their food a bit more!

    Alex x
    www.myfroley.com

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    1. Definitely need to try there food it is as good as their patisserie Lucy x

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  7. Ahh! This is why I miss being permanently attached to the blogosphere! Such yummy photos! Damn studying/my poor time management abilities. The bread making masterclass sounds tempting, although maybe when I'm earning a bit more than £8 an hour at my Saturday job eh? :p xxx
    Lucy @ La Lingua Italy

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    1. I hope the revision is going well? Just think when done you can have a lovely summer and eat bake and be merry Lucy x

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  8. It looks fab, I bet those master classes are so handy. Would make a great present for a friend!

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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    1. They would make a nice present and if it is for someone you love with you could benefit too Lucyx

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  9. I love Paul! Their macaron frappe in the summer is my guilty sweet treat! I also like Patisserie Valerie for breakfast and coffee :)

    Ash | Liakada Travel

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    1. Ooh I haven't tried that but it sounds nice Lucy x

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  10. I love croque monsieur and a lemon tart to finish. The bread making class sounds fun

    Suze | LuxuryColumnist

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    1. It does doesn't it. Lemon tart is always refreshing Lucy x

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  11. I don't think I've had French food before. There's only one store that has it here and I've been meaning to try it. I'll pop in next time when I am in that area.

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  12. I am a pastries lover and all these are looking so good, yummy and fresh :)

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  13. Mmm I love Paul's bakery, but I've never tried hot food there before - I didn't realise they served it! Looks delish!

    Etta xx
    www.thebrunchdiaries.co.uk

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  14. Oh wow, I used to literally be obsessed with 'Paul.' I went practically every day when I lived in France. Such a treat and oh so very French!

    Marie X
    titchytombie.blogspot.co.uk

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