@frenchcuration: On my Substack, I created “The Art of Living Well”, where I explore what makes a dining experience truly exceptional, and discuss refined living in more depth. Link in bio. Lunch at Le Clarence in Paris felt like spending an afternoon surrounded by art, from the paintings on the walls to the food on my plate. And the part I keep thinking about is dessert. Pastry chef Maxime Krol is a talent I’d love more people to know. He approaches desserts with a beautiful balance of finesse and indulgence: the precision you expect from fine dining, with all the pleasure you hope for. I’m often a little disappointed by desserts in Michelin-starred restaurants. Here, my expectations were exceeded. His revisited chocolate and praline vol-au-vent, with feuilletine, was the most memorable part of my lunch. Crisp in one bite, soft in another, with contrasts of temperature that made each mouthful a little different. Beautifully thought through, and such a pleasure to eat. The sort of dessert you wish the person sitting across from you would order too, so you don’t have to share. #foodreview #restaurant #luxurylifestyle #finedining #paris

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