George: What's in the big salad?
Jerry: Big lettuce. Big carrots. Tomatoes like volleyballs.
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| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhIViqfPutQ |
"The Big Salad" is one of my favorite episodes of Seinfeld. I know, I know... you're thinking "Why are we still using Seinfeld references"? That's because they never get old. Especially the really good ones. Anyways, this link was not able to be embedded but if you're not familiar with the joke or want a walk down memory lane (yes, Seinfeld is now memory lane...), here it is: THE BIG SALAD :30.
The Big Salad also happens to be one of my favorite meals. No summer meal is complete without a Big Salad with lots of stuff in it. During the 2009 recession, my NY girlfriends and I would have roof-top dinners with Trader Joe's pizzas and prosecco and one of us would always make a Big Salad.
So you can imagine my surprise when I discovered (Ok, The Kooples told me about...) the Big Salad at Café Crème.
My Big Salad of choice is their caesar salad because it arrives loaded with avocado, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, chicken and garlic croutons with a light dressing. The Big Salad, a fresh piece of baguette and a glass of rosé is a perfect afternoon lunch.
If you find yourself in the haute-Marais looking for a nice terrace (it gets fantastic afternoon sun), a traditional French brasserie lunch and might also want a Big Salad, Café Crème is the place for you. The service isn't amazing but the people are really nice and it's what you'd expect from a normal French cafe.
It's just sometimes a girl really, really needs her Big Salad.
Café Crème
4 Rue Dupetit-Thouars
75003
Metro: Republique
Mmmm, this salad sounds fantastic! How does a French caesar salad compare to a US version? I'm always intrigued to order a caesar salad in France, but stop myself, because I know it won't be the same as what I'm used to eating in the states.
ReplyDeletethe dressing of course is not the same... but for Paris, I'll take this! To be honest, I'd never really call it a caesar since there are no traces of lemon or anchovies.. but with the cheese...mmm it works for me!
DeleteHow amazing is this café!?! I love that it's off in the secret nook of the Marais.
ReplyDeleteI've never had a salad there but after reading this and seeing it, I'll definitely follow your lead and chow down on one. It looks really good....as does the Rosé. : )
Yes! we should go one friday after my dance class! x
DeleteMissing out on all of the popular culture references is one of the biggest downsides of being an expat. I've seen a fair amount of Seinfeld but haven't heard about The Big Salad. Thanks for linking to the clip!
ReplyDeleteAs for Trader Joe pizzas and prosecco - that one I know! It's one of our standard meals when we're in the States in the summer.
The Big Salad at Cafe Creme looks amazing. I've made a note and will definitely try it out when I'm in the Marias. I love the table - rose, bread basket, mineral water, flowers, salad...it all looks so Parisian!
Oh my! That's right.. you did miss all the Seinfeld references... no worries... it will in syndication repeats for the next 50 years.
DeleteI heart TJ's pizzas... it was the perfect thing as we were all so worried about the recession then. Let me know what you think of Cafe Creme!
OMG I want this. Let's go!
ReplyDeleteyes! let's make this spot our next lunch date!! promise.. no hair in the salad bowl.
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