Hugo Desnoyer

Lunch on Thursday, November 20

On Thursday we had lunch at Hugo Desnoyer.  This is actually a butcher shop known for the quality of its meat and, especially for steak tartare.  Hugo won best steak tartare in Paris.  Neither of us had ever eaten steak tartare so this seemed like a good place to try it.

It is actually a butcher shop with seating for about a dozen people in the shop.

Maxine began with two house terrines -- rabbit and veal with pistachios.  The rabbit was especially good.  

Tom had quiche lorraine since he knew he'd be eating plenty of meat in the next course.

Then we had the steak tartare.  It was delicious!  There were onions and herbs added to the hand-chopped meat.  I was afraid it would be mushy so I asked for the coarser chop while Tom had the classic version.  Not something I would order every day, but definitely a good experience.

The staff, including Hugo Desnoyer, had a great attitude -- professional, friendly, helpful.  I wish I'd thought to take a picture with Hugo when he introduced himself and shook our hands or when he helped serve our table.  Hopefully we'll have a chance to go back for another lunch.  Next time maybe carpaccio and one of the cooked beef dishes.