85StonePolarBear
26-10-2004, 21:53
I just returned from Fauchon a mere 890 odd RUR lighter, but with a half a kilo of great Scottish smoked salmon, 250 grammes of goose breast (cold cooked, not smoked) and 50 grammes (3-5 dishes worth minimum) of "1001 Nights," which I will comment on in further detail Thurs when I use it. "1001 Nights" (9.5 euro/100 grammes - 50 grammes is an awful lot) should be a Middle Eastern style spice preparation (coriander, cardamom, anise, pepper etc as per store employee) and indeed does smell like spices which I remember from Jerusalem or Casablanca.
Most of the prices there are suited to those who buy football teams, but the salmon is only 93.6 rubles per 100 grammes, which puts it at the same price level as far inferior local smoked salmon. IT IS GREAT - think Harrods' food hall in terms of quality. Ditto for the goose breast. As for the rest of the delicacies, well, barring a special occasion (like the purchase of my first English football team ;)) I have no intention of spending 15 euro/750 mls for fruit juice or 20 euro for a can of coffee, or 145 euro (I kid you not) for 150 mls of aged balsamic vinegar!
However, I am sure that the salmon price is a promotion, so head over there and try it while it lasts - but beware, because the Polar Bear lives quite nearby and he isn't gonna leave much behind each time he visits ;) ;) ;)!
Address is 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya dom 7; it is on the side of the street heading toward the centre and is two doors before NKong restaurant. But beware of polar bears waiting at the fish counter at night :) :) :)!
Most of the prices there are suited to those who buy football teams, but the salmon is only 93.6 rubles per 100 grammes, which puts it at the same price level as far inferior local smoked salmon. IT IS GREAT - think Harrods' food hall in terms of quality. Ditto for the goose breast. As for the rest of the delicacies, well, barring a special occasion (like the purchase of my first English football team ;)) I have no intention of spending 15 euro/750 mls for fruit juice or 20 euro for a can of coffee, or 145 euro (I kid you not) for 150 mls of aged balsamic vinegar!
However, I am sure that the salmon price is a promotion, so head over there and try it while it lasts - but beware, because the Polar Bear lives quite nearby and he isn't gonna leave much behind each time he visits ;) ;) ;)!
Address is 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya dom 7; it is on the side of the street heading toward the centre and is two doors before NKong restaurant. But beware of polar bears waiting at the fish counter at night :) :) :)!