Monday, April 2, 2012

La toque de chef


I think that this chef was just taking a break or perhaps just starting for the day on Rue Jacob.  Is it me or does la toque (chef's hat) seem just a bit too small for his head?

I do love the chef's attire and the starched hat.


Rue Jacob
75006, Paris


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17 comments:

  1. Sylvia KApril 2, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    I love it -- never seen one quite like it before! Maybe just a tad too small, but then he's a guy!! Head is always bigger than the hat! Ha! Have a fun, great week, Genie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. MApril 2, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    I think everything looks a little small for him!

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  3. HollyApril 2, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I think I need one of those for when I'm cooking at home - especially macarons and madeleines!

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  4. brattcatApril 2, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    well, i don't suppose we'd want the hat falling over his eyes as he was whipping up something delectable in the kitchen.

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  5. VirginiaApril 2, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    It looks like a white flowerpot! :)
    V

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  6. Rob SiemannApril 2, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    The quality of a restaurant is often measured by the number of toques. Hope this one has more than one.

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  7. AlexaApril 2, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    The toque does make him look just a tad trapezoidal. He's probably an excellent chef—who enjoys his own food. Good catch, Genie!

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  8. AnonymousApril 2, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Humm...something doesn't look right? HA Do you remember the "Cone Head family" that used to be on Saturday Night Live? If his hat were a bit more pointed it would look just like their heads did. HA

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  9. PatApril 2, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    I thought the same thing when I saw the photo! LOL to Kris.

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  10. RandyApril 2, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    I have to agree too, the hat does look a little small.

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  11. JackApril 2, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    The guy looks a bit slovenly. I hope that does not reflect on his wizardry in the kitchen.

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  12. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 3, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    The cone head look is just not very Parisian...

    I will be in self-imposed chocolat, fromage, pâtisserie, wine withdrawal. The tastes and smells of Paris can be recalled in an instant.

    Thank you all for hanging with me while I was exploring Paris and gathering photos and stories to share with you.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  13. Sara LouiseApril 3, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    I think the hat is the right side, it's his head that's too big :)

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  14. martinealisonApril 3, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    Je pense qu'il goûte un peu trop sa cuisine ! ou alors c'est un chef qui a la grosse tête...
    gros bisous

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  15. TheChieftessApril 3, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Le Chef definitely needs to re-think his professional wardrobe...perhaps in a size or two bigger???

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  16. Louis la VacheApril 4, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    hee hee...
    No, the toque is just the right size. He is too big for his toque!
    ;-D

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  17. JoeApril 5, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    Could he be an imposter. He's done the real chef in and snaffled his clothes! Mon Dieu!

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Merci for your comments!