tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post4589276491861016182..comments2024-03-13T10:25:11.566+01:00Comments on Chez Loulou: My Café in ParisJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-35136300056322714692013-12-20T14:59:29.160+01:002013-12-20T14:59:29.160+01:00scrambleddegg
Thanks for sharing your stories. :)scrambleddegg<br />Thanks for sharing your stories. :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-8166536981239505062013-12-19T21:15:18.767+01:002013-12-19T21:15:18.767+01:00First off I have NEVER demanded someone speak engl...First off I have NEVER demanded someone speak english when traveling. In my travels I found some rude people but they have been everywhere. Probably had a bad moment or day just prior to, "waiting,"on me. <br /><br />My wife and I have several wonderful café experiences. One where the chanteur asked us to stay after the café closed to the waiter who opened the beer by propping the bottle between his legs... I guess he doesn't like beer. Too funny. Vive la France!scrambleddeggnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-19957830461336277962011-05-14T19:20:53.111+02:002011-05-14T19:20:53.111+02:00emiglia
My husband has "presence" so mos...emiglia<br />My husband has "presence" so most people usually remember him, rather than me. :)<br />Glad you finally found your café!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-55986739780676522212011-05-07T18:26:41.226+02:002011-05-07T18:26:41.226+02:00Aww... sweet story! I only just found my café afte...Aww... sweet story! I only just found my café after living in Paris for four years. To be fair, the waiter actually recognizes my boyfriend, who buys his cigarettes there, but I'll take it.emigliahttp://www.tomatokumato.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-90668082800809429392011-05-07T09:16:54.058+02:002011-05-07T09:16:54.058+02:00Katie
I was amazed by how quickly I (sort of) beca...Katie<br />I was amazed by how quickly I (sort of) became a local. <br />So where did this rude French waiter stereotype come from, anyway?<br /><br />Sharon<br />Can I come live with you? ;)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-87953623169672647092011-05-07T03:45:03.072+02:002011-05-07T03:45:03.072+02:00Lulu,
That would be the espresso machine and bar c...Lulu,<br />That would be the espresso machine and bar counter in my own kitchen! :)Sharon Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-66715805179350230072011-05-06T19:52:55.519+02:002011-05-06T19:52:55.519+02:00Rude waiters? It's a myth. Never met one. I...Rude waiters? It's a myth. Never met one. Isn't it wonderful how fast one can become a 'local'? (sort of?)Katie Zellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498599461583826030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-8647391353013789042011-05-06T17:29:12.527+02:002011-05-06T17:29:12.527+02:00Kristin
Sitting in a café and watching people is o...Kristin<br />Sitting in a café and watching people is one of my favorite activities in Paris. <br />Have a nice weekend!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-76178666754049299152011-05-05T19:02:30.750+02:002011-05-05T19:02:30.750+02:00Thanks for your lovely comment today! I believe my...Thanks for your lovely comment today! I believe my favourite thing in Paris is cafes!!! My husband and I try to visit as many as we can :) :) To sit there listening to the French language, eating French pastries, drinking cappuccinoes....I just love it! Glad you found your own! Have a beautiful day!<br /><br />x KristinVær våkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462001543345657210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-32930853039969547762011-05-05T09:04:07.732+02:002011-05-05T09:04:07.732+02:00Diane
Nice to hear another good story! And you sho...Diane<br />Nice to hear another good story! And you should go back to Paris for another visit. :)<br /><br />Mlle Paris<br />Very true...<br />It was so nice to have a welcoming spot to have my breakfast every morning.<br /><br />ckb<br />I never wrote down the name, but it was on the rue du Temple. Cross street, no idea! Not far from BHV. I will know it the next time I see it. <br /><br />Emm<br />My understanding is this: <br />a café au lait is a bowl of coffee and hot milk that is a breakfast drink one makes at home. <br />A café crème is a small coffee (espresso) and hot milk, though I have seen some make it with cream, and this one is ordered in a café.<br /><br />If anyone can add to this, please do!<br /><br />Sharon<br />Do you have one where you live that you call your own? :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-91620110324002753502011-05-05T03:43:43.076+02:002011-05-05T03:43:43.076+02:00I dream of having "my café". I'll b...I dream of having "my café". I'll be able to have one for a few days in the fall. I must be satisfied with that...for now :)Sharon Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-82648759617822465172011-05-04T20:07:35.217+02:002011-05-04T20:07:35.217+02:00Lovely picture, and it sounds like a great cafe. I...Lovely picture, and it sounds like a great cafe. I don't usually drink coffee, so what's the difference between a cafe creme and cafe au lait? Or is it as simple as cream or milk?Emmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-32592256400448886592011-05-04T19:18:30.621+02:002011-05-04T19:18:30.621+02:00Did you tell us what café it is? Did I miss someth...Did you tell us what café it is? Did I miss something?ckbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667570157826940501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-60557115518626695592011-05-04T18:33:55.524+02:002011-05-04T18:33:55.524+02:00so nice to be able to say "my cafe"!so nice to be able to say "my cafe"!Mlle Paradishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611437048393628633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-12172045068367931082011-05-04T18:31:19.039+02:002011-05-04T18:31:19.039+02:00I have only been to Paris once but I certainly did...I have only been to Paris once but I certainly did not find any rude waiters! DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-34210480947570668292011-05-04T17:48:17.156+02:002011-05-04T17:48:17.156+02:00Bill
I had a similar experience during the after w...Bill<br />I had a similar experience during the after work, apéro hour. It was very nice!<br /><br />Murissa<br />When you find a good bakery in Paris, you'll want to go back again and again.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-33109546862497773112011-05-04T17:45:41.452+02:002011-05-04T17:45:41.452+02:00Figs
It was a little bit of comfort during a long,...Figs<br />It was a little bit of comfort during a long, cold, lonely week. And it was nice to feel welcomed so quickly. <br />Glad you enjoyed this post. :)<br /><br />Lindsey <br />It was the best feeling! <br />I plan on stopping by for a visit next time I'm there. Which will be soon, I hope!<br /><br />daphne<br />I don't remember the name of the café, but it was on the rue du Temple. I'll recognize it when I see it again and I must jot down the name!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-10265140658918172082011-05-04T17:39:22.377+02:002011-05-04T17:39:22.377+02:00Nathalie
Not sure how that happened, but it is a w...Nathalie<br />Not sure how that happened, but it is a wonderful thing!<br /><br />mardi<br />I had one bad experience, many years ago, but haven't had one since.<br />I'm happy that you're going back to your café this summer. How long will you be in Paris?<br /><br />Vivi<br />It is a ridiculous stereotype. What can we do to get rid of it?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245742506531002363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-77445423146239411072011-05-04T17:28:03.834+02:002011-05-04T17:28:03.834+02:00One of the things I am excited about to visit Fran...One of the things I am excited about to visit France and Paris is the buttery pastery. All the croissants in Italy were sweet and didn't have that flaky crust.<br /><br />Lovely post. Can't wait to find my cafe!<br /><br />The Wanderfull TravelerMurissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283958017487796952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-26264632383669616582011-05-04T15:59:52.959+02:002011-05-04T15:59:52.959+02:00i agree. i am always amazed at the attention, eff...i agree. i am always amazed at the attention, efficiency and care i receive at cafés in paris. last trip i asked a waiter what was in a bowl that i saw go to another table, next thing i knew he delivered a complimentary bowl to me.billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641786991510613929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-4578601332938972372011-05-04T15:17:29.493+02:002011-05-04T15:17:29.493+02:00where was that by the way? it seems like a nice pl...where was that by the way? it seems like a nice place to sit down, have a cafe read a book or just chat with the waiter :)daphnehttp://www.thevivos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-25352142874467465992011-05-04T13:31:40.992+02:002011-05-04T13:31:40.992+02:00Love this! Having that café you can call your own ...Love this! Having that café you can call your own is priceless in Paris. Best feeling in the world. Next time you visit you should pop in to see him!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11219267948903362140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-46677403191855848352011-05-04T13:21:40.679+02:002011-05-04T13:21:40.679+02:00I love finding a haven to anchor me like that. I a...I love finding a haven to anchor me like that. I actually have an Italian coffee place in my neighborhood here that I've been going to for years. Probably because it feels like I might be somewhere else for a few lovely moments every morning. And it's nice to be "known." I love this post : )Figs, Bay, Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15453787426889071004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-43281307537967485562011-05-04T13:05:00.785+02:002011-05-04T13:05:00.785+02:00I've never understood it either, haven't m...I've never understood it either, haven't met one yet!Vivihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430365550674784871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20775625.post-2561180173405985652011-05-04T12:34:47.354+02:002011-05-04T12:34:47.354+02:00You know, I lived in Paris in the 1990s for nearly...You know, I lived in Paris in the 1990s for nearly 6 years and I never ever understood the fuss about "rude" waiters. I love this post. I can't wait to get back to *my* café this summer :)Mardi Michelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125377934755716212noreply@blogger.com