“Hamburg Steak” Cedar Park, 2024
Hamburg Steak
“Hamburg Steak” Cedar Park, 2024
Category: Food
“Hamburg Steak” Cedar Park, 2024
France, Day 3 – Provence
“French Breakfast” Venasque, 2024
We started the day with croissants and yogurt (so good!) and then drove to the town of Gordes, a small town built on the side of a hill. We toured some of the restored underground buildings and learned about life in the old days. Fascinating!
“Gordes” Gordes, 2024
After that, we went to Lacoste and ate at Café de France, which was made famous to Japanese people because it was the location of a novel (according to my wife). The food and drinks were lovely, as was the view!
“Bonnieux” Lacoste, 2024
“Drinkies” La Coste, 2024
We walked around town, and toured the Château de Lacoste, which had some nice artwork and was the Château of Marquis de Sade. Very cool!
“Old Boulangerie” La Coste, 2024
“Lacoste” Lacoste, 2024
After that, we drove to our B&B in Lourmarin and rested for the evening.
France, Day 2 – Provence
“Boulangerie” Ménerbes, 2024
Today we took an early TGV train from Paris to Avignon, then rented a car and started our Provence trip. Our first stop was the town of Ménerbes, where we enjoyed a yummy lunch. The duck was amazing!
“Perfect Egg” Ménerbes, 2024
“Duck” Ménerbes, 2024
Next, we drove to Roussillon and walked around the charming town, then relaxed at the outdoor cafe and enjoyed an afternoon coffee before heading to the town of Venasque where we would stay the night.
“Square” Roussillon, 2024
“Blue” Venasque, 2024
“Eglise de Venasque” Venasque, 2024
We stayed at Les Remparts, which also has an excellent restaurant. So far, all the meals we’ve had on this trip have been stellar!
“Appetizers” Venasque, 2024
“Degustacion” Venasque, 2024
“Beef with Goat Cheese” Venasque, 2024
“Red Mullet” Venasque, 2024
“Baguette” Venasque, 2024
France, Day 1 – Paris
“Place de la Bastille” Paris, 2024
I arrived in Paris around noon and met up with my wife and son at his apartment. He’s studying here for a semester, so it’s the perfect opportunity to visit France! My wife decided to rest today, and my son had class, so I took a walk to Place de la Nation and then to Place de la Bastille. It was a great time, and the weather was lovely!
“Place de la Nation” Paris, 2024
For dinner, Mariko and I went to Kalank and enjoyed some delicious French cuisine. I am not familiar with French food, so I was excited to try! We ordered the Menu Dégustation (tasting menu), and everything was absolutely incredible.
“Leek” Paris, 2024
“Mussels” Paris, 2024
“Duck” Paris, 2024
“Pear” Paris, 2024
“Kalank” Paris, 2024
Son’s Dinner
“Son’s Salmon Dinner” Cedar Park, 2024
My son made a delicious pasta dish with salmon tonight. It was so satisfying! The lemon pasta from Trader Joe’s is so good. I’m not a huge pasta fan, but I love this one.
