Our rather large and festive group had a delicious meal near Place des Vosges last November at Les Bonnes Soeurs. The chef made a small appearance. We all clapped!
I am learning to appreciate good chefs more and more as we enjoy different restaurants here in Santa Fe. Yesterday I noticed a handsome young man dressed in an authentic Italian athletic shirt in line at Whole Foods. Immediately I struck up a conversation. Turned out that he is THE chef at an Italian restaurant (of which there are few here in Santa Fe) that I've been wanting to visit. I've been invited into his kitchen so now I am really eager to eat there. Didn't whip out my camera fast enough before he left so I have another reason to visit the restaurant! Incidentally, this chef of yours is almost as handsome as my new chef friend, too!
I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to the City of Light. November 2008 found me strolling the streets of Paris once again. My first visit I was so overwhelmed with the incredible beauty of the city, I photographed it as a "tourist". In 2008 I returned and I looked at the city with more of a photographer's eye. I wanted to capture the unique, the small details, and oh yes - the people! This blog was started as a photo diary of that trip, but I have been most fortunate to return to the city j'adore 15 times since. Each time I leave, I wipe a tear and start planning my list for the next trip. Paris may well be a moveable feast, but I think it's best savored in person! Someone told me that once you have been to Paris, you will leave a piece of your heart. I left mine right there, but I brought home some wonderful memories. It is my pleasure to share them with you.
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I'll bet he really enjoyed your enthusiasm.
magnificent shot; I can see and feel the joy he and you & your party had........ :)
How nice of him to get involved in the party spirit V.
He's a cutie!
I am learning to appreciate good chefs more and more as we enjoy different restaurants here in Santa Fe. Yesterday I noticed a handsome young man dressed in an authentic Italian athletic shirt in line at Whole Foods. Immediately I struck up a conversation. Turned out that he is THE chef at an Italian restaurant (of which there are few here in Santa Fe) that I've been wanting to visit. I've been invited into his kitchen so now I am really eager to eat there. Didn't whip out my camera fast enough before he left so I have another reason to visit the restaurant! Incidentally, this chef of yours is almost as handsome as my new chef friend, too!
He has a prize winning smile!
A splendid portrait shot of him!
It's a definite must on my list, and maybe I'll also get a peek at the chef!
The waiter wasn't too hard on the eyes, either—and he treated us to a yummy dessert! Good for you for getting this shot, V. (I tried, but alas ...)
Je serais la mère supérieure, je me méfierais.
You got a warm and genuine smile from him, Virginia.
Such a great 'people' photo!
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