Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Rue des Cinq Diamants - le chef



le chef


On rue de la Butte aux Cailles, the chefs and cooks from
various restaurants gather outside to chat,
have a smoke, and get ready for the busy lunch crowd. 


I have seen this same chef on three trips
and will be taking a photo to him in a few weeks. 


I wonder what he will be serving that day...


Chez Gladines
30, rue des 5 Diamants
75013, Paris
Métro Corvisart

17 comments:

Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan blogger said...

Hi Genie,

I wonder what he's measuring with his hand?!

Sylvia K said...

Whatever it is I bet it will be delicious!! Be sure and let us know!! Hope your week is going well, Genie!!

Hugs
Sylvia

Jane and Lance Hattatt said...

Hello Genie:
You have caught this chef in a wonderfully relaxed pose. We are certain that he will be delighted, and perhaps a little surprised, with his picture.

Joe said...

Perhaps he is measuring the quantity of truffles to add to his risotto.

biebkriebels said...

What a nice photo. He is sitting there so relaxed. I wonder too what he is talking about.

M said...

Fabulous candid portrait! I hope he is impressed with your photo and serves you a delicacy! Bon appétit!

Virginia said...

Somehow he doesn't look French. I don't know why but I trust that he's a good cook!
V

Pat said...

Let us know what you ate....

Janey and Co. said...

I bet he has been going to the same barber since 1960...Oh dear, that wasn't nice! You did catch him relaxing!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Believe me it was 'this......big'!!! Lovely relaxed moment captured Genie. Lucky you having another trip to look forward to. I so wish Perth wasn't so far away from everywhere.

Kristie said...

Imagine what a job it is to cook for people all day! I'd be out relaxing with a cigarette if I had to do that all day too! He deserves the break! :)

TheChieftess said...

something yummy, I'm sure!!!

Diane said...

Do you think he is talking about a small fish..... bet the meal is yummy whatever it is. :-) Diane

Randy said...

I hope you will show us what you ordered.

Jack said...

Three weeks! Lucky you. This should be a good time of year to be there. Enjoy!

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

Joe, this chef probably could whip up a mean risotto but this area of Paris is a bit more down to earth preparing very good but more of home cooking. They do have some great French Basque dishes. I always get a salad which comes in a stainless steel mixing bowl - very large for about 9Euros! This is a place for families, students, locals. It is not exactly a tourist destination and you may share a table as they fill to overflowing at lunch.

I am counting the days until I return.

Bises,
Genie

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

He is conceptualising his new ideas while taking a breather from the heat of the kitchen !