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Brasserie Gallopin à Paris 75002

February 10, 2013 by Hugh Nelson 9 Comments

Hugh, Jeff, Brenda, Carrie in front of Gallopin
Hugh, Jeff, Brenda, Carrie in front of Gallopin

Last night we met long time Bainbridge and Poulsbo residents (now of Port Ludlow) Jeff and Carrie Goller for dinner at Brasserie Gallopin. It was wonderful. We met at the Hotel Scribe where they were staying and walked the 10 blocks or so to the restaurant, including past the Paris Opera, which was ablaze in light.

We all ordered the fixed price 3 course dinner with appetizer, entrée, and dessert. We each had 4 choices for each course, so between us we were able order practically everything and discreetly share. Our waiter helped us to select an excellent bottle of wine, and the service was in every way wonderful, plus they bailed us out with an English version of the menu. Check out the link below to see more about the historic restaurant and menu, as well as the beautiful classic interior of the restaurant.

At our table as the main course was being served
At our table as the main course was being served

Jeff and Carrie let us know they were coming to France on vacation. It was so great to see them and spend some time together in Paris. Back home they operate Goller Grade and Gravel, and Carrie is also a well known local artist.

Pictured are two of the main courses. risotto cremeaux de coguillages de Saint-Jacques aux herbs fine (scallops on a bed of risotto) and cuisse de canard rotie, reduction au cassis, endive braisée (roast duck with braised endive.)

Scallops on a bed of rice
Risotto cremeaux de coguillages de Saint-Jacques aux herbs fine (scallops on a bed of risotto)

We voted Carrie’s, appetizer, ballottine de foie gras de canard au Lillet, chutney fruits secs (duck pate) the best of the 4 appetizers. Jeff hoarded the moelleux au chocolate “Gainduja” Vairhona with glace vanille dessert, Hugh and Carrie had Far

Duck
Cuisse de canard rotie, reduction au cassis, endive braisée (roast duck with braised endive.)

Breton aux pomes Royale Gala, caramel epicé which was fabulous and Brenda had Selection de Fromages.

We noted that diners were arriving to eat dinner as late as 11 PM-just as we were finishing our espresso.

Brasserie Gallopin à Paris 75002 – Negociants Paris / Lyon.

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  1. Cindy Garfein says

    February 10, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Hi Brenda and Hugh-

    I am enjoying your blog posts and taking notes for when Steve and I are in Paris next year. I like the commentary on what is the “best” as well.

    Glad you are having a great time.

    Cindy

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  2. Don Merry says

    February 10, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    Brenda, can’t take my eyes off your bag ( is that the largest one they had) and those scallops. So very cool you all met and explains why Jeff is not working on our driveway too.

    Reply
  3. Donna Etchey says

    February 11, 2013 at 12:51 am

    It sounds like you are settling in great, love staying in touch with you. Cheers have a glass of wine for me

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  4. Donna Etchey says

    February 11, 2013 at 12:58 am

    Did you know that Paris is the #2 visited city in the world

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    • Hugh Nelson says

      February 11, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      Donna, I would have guessed that Paris was number 1, since France has by far the most foreign visitors of any country.

      Reply
  5. Bob Spader says

    February 13, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Eating is the best reason to travel. I could never get used to how late everyone eats in Europe, especially in Spain. How do they get up for work in the morning?

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  6. Hazel Thornton says

    February 13, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Hey, I know the Gollers. Jeff built my waterfall. How interesting to be in a foreign country and meet up with people you know. I thought that only happened in Eastern Washington. Looks like you are having a good time. I hear Spring in Paris is beautiful so you have that coming up soon. Ours actually is starting early. Take care, Hazel

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    • Brenda Prowse says

      February 18, 2013 at 11:12 am

      Hi Hazel.
      That is serendipitous! I will make sure and let Jeff and Carrie know that we just sold your mom’s place. They will be back in Paris for a week and we will see them again. I am sooooo looking forward to spring. Best to you, Hazel.

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  7. Donna Davidson says

    March 6, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    It has been such fun keeping up with your adventures. I have to admit I am a tiny bit jealous 🙂
    Say HI to Jeff and Carrie for me. I have known Jeff for years. He went to school with my sister. Very nice people. Keep having a wonderful experience. Donna D

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