In search of Paris' best foie gras and other assorted duck-derived fare, K and I were told (by more than a few respectable few food blogs) that La Ambasadde de Sud Ouest was the place to go. Unfortunately, La Ambasadde was closed on Mondays. Fortunately, it's little brother, Au Petit Sud Ouest was open. Same hearty southwestern (we're talking France here, not fajitas) grub and the same adorable personal toaster ovens sur la table (see above).
I have (happily) had my share of cut foie gras but wanted to try something a little more adventurous. I ordered the above, fried foie gras in truffle sauce. Though I wish the truffle sauce was a little more truffled (note the name of this blog), the mild flavor and creamy texture of the foie gras itself was exceptional. I washed it all down with a sauternes, lest I be yelled at by the food snobs who insist that it is the only quaffable accompaniment to good foie gras.
For the main course, K had a cassoulet (a white-bean stew with braised duck wings and duck sausage) that could pretty much be the definition of comfort food, and I had duck with cherries. While there wasn't a zippy flavor combination or clever texture that thrilled our palettes, few meals have been so uterly pleasant as our few hours at Au Petit. The entire atmosphere, food included, is so drenched in conviviality, that you leave warm and satisfied on so many levels. Next time you find your soul needs lifting on a chilly, rainy night in Paris, step into this southwestern haven and toast yourself up some happy.
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