The first time I visited
Bistro des Artistes was over the Christmas/New Year period, et oui,
fermé pour les vacances! I had heard so many good things that a return visit was always on the cards, I wasn't disappointed. The decor is elegant but not intimidating, the waitresses French, chic and gorgeous.. it was pleasing to see that everyone, including workmen looking for a
café et pâtisserie during their morning break, got the same super friendly welcome. If you have a minute to read about the two fabulous chefs Alain Fabregues and Emmanuel Mollois you will get an idea of how lucky we are that they both fell in love with Perth..naturellement!!
There was of course, the well stocked cellar essential to any self respecting French
bistronomie, but as always pour moi it's all about the coffee and pastry. Oh la! la! No more do I have to steel my nerves to fly all the way to Paris (but you know I will) for the perfect pastry, it's here, 20 minutes away..oh joy!
I'm definitely going to use the memory of the perfect pain au chocolat to get me through any difficult moments today, hopefully you'll have something equally delicious to do the same. Happy Friday (that came quickly!), take care and stay safe.....
They have a lot of wine there....i like a good glas of red wine.
ReplyDeleteGood shots Grace
Greetings, Joop
I think I like the looks of that wine cellar. Couldn't find an email for you so I'm answering your question about grits here...Definition
ReplyDelete1. A ground, usually white meal of dried and hulled corn kernels that is boiled and served as a breakfast food or side dish.
2. Coarsely ground grain, especially corn.
I may be wrong as a Midwesterner, but grits seem to be generically Southern and is used in many creative ways as a side dish as well as a breakfast food. I like it altho I know folks from other parts of the country are not eager eaters of grits..
(sorry to jump in here, Kate) Isabelle, our young Paris friend, takes grits back to Paris and always requests grits when we visit. My favorite is baked grits with sharp cheddar, garlic, and an abundance of Gulf shrimp.
DeleteWhat a delightful looking place!! I'd love to enjoy a meal there, a glass of wine -- they do see to be well stocked! You do have some great places in your world, Grace!! Hope you're getting ready for a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteHummmm!That looks good this restaurant!
ReplyDeleteThese wines and those pies.
Hugs.
I'm always on the look out for places like this and this one sounds fabulous. The French really do know how to do pastry! Hmmm...now I'm craving a chocolate croissante.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question, I did not used a tripod for the moon shot I posted. It was one of those spur of the moment shots that I figured wouldn't turn out. I'm always surprised when they do.
I love the first composition, the reflection of the girl is such a fabulous detail in this picture!The wall decoration is adorable!
ReplyDeleteA very charming place! Enjoy!
Léia
I could use a nice glass of red wine right now with maybe a baguette and some cheese and some....
ReplyDeleteLooks like they have two different types of seating areas -- good idea. Can't go wrong with un pain au chocolat et un cafe! You're keeping me well informed about the best eateries in town. When I visit Perth, I'll know exactly where to go.
ReplyDeletei am going to Paris this year absolutely ...
ReplyDeletewelcome :-)
Delete...and so nice for you Grace to visit and enjoy :).
ReplyDeleteIf I owned that place, I'd lose profit:)
ReplyDeleteBon appétit :-)
ReplyDeleteThe place looks like it was snatched right out of Paris, a warm neighborhood setting. That pain au chocolat looks perfect with its very flaky leaves. miam-miam!
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
It does look REALLY nice! But if I were ever to visit Perth, I'd want anything BUT French! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks a gem, and beautifully captured...but dangerous! I'd want to sit there and daydream and eat all day. My waistline and work colleagues would not be pleased, haha, but I'd be!:)
ReplyDeleteSounds like it's worth a visit. Or two.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place. Love that top shot, Grace. You have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteI like the atmosphere...or at least what I can see of it.
ReplyDeleteGrace, I think we have found a new favorite gastronomic hangout!
ReplyDeleteYes, we want everyone to feel welcome
ReplyDeleteSending YOU Aloha
from Honolulu,
Comfort Spiral
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Looks like a great place to while away a few hous Grace. It is interesting you mention that all the customers received a warm welcome from the chic French ladies behind the counter "even the women". I hope that this is always the case. Hospitality should be paramount irrespective of gender.
ReplyDeleteWonderful place to hangout!!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Yes it has a nice French flavour, good shots!
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That is nice to have a French hideway in Perth.
ReplyDeleteYou do find the most amazing eateries in Perth Grace! Their pastries look divine. Will gave to go there when my daughter and her French partner come in March.
ReplyDeleteI love French restaurants! Everything about them reeks class. I once took a photo of the bathroom in one here in St. Louis. It was unbelievable!
ReplyDeleteBistronomie... Not really french, but you just know what it means... Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo French So Chic ..... this looks like my sort of place Grace! I would like to be there right now dunking a big buttery croissant into a cafe crème.
ReplyDeleteI will reiterate: You have everything in Perth.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm jealous. Sheesh! But I'm glad you're so fortunate and that you had the good sense to take pictures of this chic place so that the rest of us can get a glimpse, at least, of the good life you enjoy!
Hope your Sunday is unfolding well! I'm off to the golf course! :-)
Love the first image.
ReplyDeleteI do like the look of that place!
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