Spring in Paris

A few weeks ago, I sat solo with my sketchbook and a fantastic view of Daniel Rose's kitchen in Paris. Spring Restaurant is zen, with only one seating per night and a set menu that changes daily. From my perch I whip out a sketchbook and alternate between fork and pen. Dining while drawing is my favorite activity in the world. All I need to do is figure out how to make a living out of it, and I'll be set for life.








There are many more drawings, but I'll have to save them for another day. For more info on this fantastic spot be sure to visit the Spring Blog.

Dinner Service at Chez Janou

Chez Janou is a bustling restaurant near Place des Vosges on a quiet corner street. It had been recommended to me by my tour guide from Paris Walks, a fabulous small-scale operation whose employees are fantastic storytellers and veteran Parisians.


On a night like this, the place is packed with locals vying for a table. Being alone, it was relatively easy for me to snag a spot. To some my tiny high-traffic table would be undesirable, but for my purposes it was the perfect thing!




My app was a tasty, much-needed salad for a stomach deprived of vegetables. Bursting with the flavour of balsamic it featured buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomato, various mellons and cured ham.





The duck dish was brilliant. Best meat I have had on the trip thus far. Perfectly cooked to pink with rich, melting skin, though kept at bay due to a refreshing cassis and red wine reduction. It sat on a bed of garlicy roast potato with mushroom drenched in butter. The definition of "foodgasam" is eating this dish as Eric Idle's ode to happiness blasts through the speakers of a bustling dinner service in Paris. It's true, look it up.





Finally was my dessert of Red Berries, served in a cup with juice and vanilla. Simple perfection.


In fact, the meal was so terrific that I indulged in a 3 course lunch the very next day.

Tabitha Draws... In Paris?

So you may have been wondering where I am. No, I haven't given up on the blog, I've just been busy... you know, being in Paris for a month! I'll share with you a few photos of work from my sketchbook lately.








I wish I could be more creative with this post, but at the moment I am very busy drawing all sorts of Parisian things! Will update later when I have some more free time. Hope the end of your summer has been going well!