I was introduced to French Tartines by Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, my favorite FoodNetwork cook and the author of my favorite cookbook, “Barefoot In Paris”, bien sur! (of course!)
Tartines are thin crust, open-faced sandwiches made with fresh, simple ingredients. Nothing like those masses of glob between two huge buns we devour here! Nope – the French do everything, tres chic et vraiment délicieux”! (very stylish and truly delicious!) Look at how easy to make>>
I make them at home and we love them! In the video Ina talks about a bread bakery in Paris called, Poilâne, where she buys French sourdough bread to make her own Tartines. Well, you can’t imagine my excitement when I discovered, Tartinery (!!) a NYC French bistro in Nolita, with a complete Tartine concept. And take a guess, where do you think they import their bread from?? Yes! The well-renowed Poilane country bread from St Germain-des-Pres in Paris. It seems to me life always comes full circle. Go to Tartinery if your’re in the neighborhood – it’s an adorable and fun place. And I promise you will fall in love with French Tartines!
Fodor’s Travel asked Ina, “What do you love about Paris”, her response:
“Everyday things in Paris are wonderful. It’s walking down a tree-lined street; going to the parks, the street markets, and the places to buy bread; sitting out at a café; going to the museums; or just taking a walk along the Seine. It’s just an incredible city.”
My response? What’s there not to love?
