On Saturday night some girl friends and I went out to dinner at my favourite fondue restaurant. It is delicious and an experience all on its own. It is a nice place and fun with just two people but always more fun with a small group. The meal starts with a little kir type drink and little apperitif snacks like olives, meat, cheese and such. Then they bring out the wine which is given out in baby bottles. That is right, your drink is served in a baby bottle which they have cut a larger whole out of the top. Then comes the fondue. You have a choice of cheese or oil. Usually with a group of people you can get both. With the cheese fondue comes bread and potatoes. The oil one comes with raw meat which you cook in the oil yourself. You then get dessert, either fruit salad or a plate of cheese. You can of course order other desserts which cost only 2 Euros more. It is all delicious and decently priced. On top of all the delicious food the restaurant is a fantastic atmosphere in its self. In order to get to the other side of the table you are required to climb over the table (therefore if you go I suggest not wearing a skirt! lol) The owner is a funny little old man who tries to convince most of the female customers to marry his son, he jokes with all the clients and just makes the meal even more enjoyable. If you are ever in the Montmartre area you need to check out this restaurant called 'Refuge de Fondue' near metro Abbesses. Like I said, delicious and fairly cheap!!!! Gotta love the french gastronomie :)
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