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Le 6 Paul Bert-Hugh’s Birthday Dinner!

May 1, 2013 by Brenda Prowse 11 Comments

I subscribe to a blog written by David Lebovitz, chef and author of The Sweet Life in Paris. Because of David’s review of a new Paris restaurant, Le 6 Paul Bert, Hugh and I celebrated Hugh’s 62nd birthday there. Owner, Bertrand Auboyneau also owns another bistro, also called Le Paul Bert and a fish house, Ecallier de Bistro.

We had a wonderful evening! What we liked best about this small galley shaped restaurant is that our table was at the end right next to the stainless steel kitchen where we could watch Canadian chef, Louis-Phillipe and his assistant prepare the small “plats” of over 30 different savory dishes from which we chose. It was exciting to watch and seemed effortless-though we know that a great deal of labor went into the delectable creations. For 38€ (euros) each, we could chose 3 of the plats and have dessert. Wine of course was extra. Our waiter was very patient with our rudimentary (but improving!) French and kindly recommended just the right wine to accompany the superb meal. I love that the portions are small and that there are so many choices. Not many Parisian restaurants are like this.

Another highlight of the evening was watching the glow on the face of the kitchen helper when chef Louis-Phillipe ran over and high fived him. Mr. Hugh had a most indelible birthday. His choice of the chocolate ganache dessert with the additional crumbles of crunchy darker chocolate and dollops of a piquant creamy strawberry sauce created his look of diverted wonder.

Le 6 Paul Bert in the 11th
The gleaming stainless steel kitchen
Unique light fixture made of spoons!
Scallops in an emulsion sauce
White asparagus topped with poached egg, spinach and truffle sauce
Grilled calamari with spring onions and a spicy sauce also to die for
Veal with baby turnips, carrots and parsley in a sauce to die for
Grilled tuna with baby turnip and sorrel
Hugh marvels at his chocolate dessert!
Lemon cannoli with ice cream
Chocolate ganache (Hugh’s dream dessert!)
Chef Louis-Philipe at work
Kitchen staff at work
Chef Louis-Philippe and his assistant
Our busy, good natured waiter

Filed Under: Dining Tagged With: 6 paul bert, david lebovitz

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  1. Dianna Durboraw says

    May 1, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Brenda and Hugh,

    I am so enjoying your “Much-Ado-About-Paris”. Thank you so much!
    Your blog is so professional!!!!! Your photos are like candy to my eyes.
    I only wish I could “Taste” these wonderful gourmet creations!!!!
    What a wonderful adventure for you!!!!! You are living a dream. Enjoy every moment!!!!
    Thank you again for sharing.

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      May 15, 2013 at 9:06 am

      You are welcome, Dianna. We love to see your fishing photos! Looks like you are having a fantastic time.

      Reply
  2. Ardis Morrow says

    May 1, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    You are right about the portions, Wish more places would do the same.
    Of course, they are soooo gormet. A birthday to remember par none.
    Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      May 15, 2013 at 9:07 am

      Hi Ardis,
      Wish we had been there to celebrate YOUR birthday. Loved the photos from the Rotary breakfast! Love, Brenda and Hugh

      Reply
  3. Frank Wilson says

    May 1, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    Wonderful post. As readers of your blog we should chip in and buy you a camera to wear on your head (a fashionalbe camera of course… color coordinated and all) so that we can all experience this in real time…..make it interactive so your readers could chose what you order….ok over the top.
    Thank you for allowing us to see what many may never have the opportunity to experience.
    Frank

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      May 15, 2013 at 9:08 am

      Great idea, Frank!

      Reply
  4. Frank Wilson says

    May 1, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    OBTW happy birthday Hugh! Best birthday i’ve ever experienced in Paris 😉

    Reply
  5. Kay Minton says

    May 1, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    It all sounds so yummy. Great pictures. You two are having a great adventure.

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      May 15, 2013 at 9:08 am

      We are loving, Paris, Kay. So nice to hear from you!

      Reply
  6. Kathryn says

    May 2, 2013 at 7:22 am

    Hi there ~ and Happy Birthday Hugh!
    So enjoying your posts and all the photos ~ as stated above, very professional ~ please keep ’em coming. Looking forward to our adventure together tonight!
    See you at your pied-a terre ~
    Cheers,
    Kathryn

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      May 15, 2013 at 9:11 am

      Hi Kathryn,
      Hope you and Doug , Dennis and Cynthia are enjoying the rest of your fantastic vacation. It was so great to see you all and to have dinner. Thanks for taking time to join us. Canal du Midi was a fun adventure. Now that we are back in Paris and compare our apartment to the boat, the apartment is huge!!

      Reply

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