Rendez-vous à Paris

You know what?  I was invited to dine at the “White House”. Yes, it is true.

No, President Obama was not there.

Maison Blanche restaurant (White house)  is a famous restaurant in Paris on rue Montaigne, the most  fashionable street in Paris. To go to the restaurant, you have to take the lift  to the roof of the building.

The view is amazing, magical especially at night when the lights of Paris are switched on, reflecting on the Seine, and the Eiffel Tower is flashing on and off. Book a table near the huge bay  window or in a cosy silk booth. Ideal for a romantic dinner, or to discover the city in a different light.

There is also a mezzanine, with modern decor.

As for the food… for example, the menu New Deal (69€):

Maury wine aspic, quince chutney, gingerbread sticks

Chanterelle mushrooms cannelloni

Jerusalem artichokes purée, crisp artichoke

John Dory eggplant, chickpeas and small squid,  shellfish emulsion.

I like food full of different flavors. I did not find that in this cuisine. The turbot was good, of course, but without character! But still ranked world number 1 business lunch or dinner by Forbes 2007/8. Not bad!