Are there any restaurants more comforting and convivial than Picardy's? In Northern France, estaminets are veritable institutions, where families and friends gather in a noisy atmosphere and rustic decor, to enjoy hearty dishes that warm the heart, the body and the taste buds.
The traditional cuisine of northern France is rich in flavor. The most famous specialties and dishes include mussels and fries; carbonade flamande, a delicious beef stew with beer; Welsh rarebit, a slice of toasted bread topped with ham and melted cheese;potjevleesch, a meat pâté in jelly; tripes à la mode de Caen;ficelle picarde, a crêpe filled with ham, mushrooms, and onions;hochepot, a pot-au-feu made with oxtail, mutton shoulder, salted bacon, and vegetables; clafouti aux maroilles; and Belgian fries, of course.
And when it comes to desserts, there's no shortage of them in the estaminets, with the inevitable tarte au sucre and gâteau battu. There's no doubt that Northern cuisine is the comfort food par excellence. In Paris, these Ch'ti specialties can be tasted in just a few restaurants, including Le Galibot, a stone's throw from the Bourse, and Bouillon Belge, a beer bar serving some of these typical Northern dishes.
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