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fOOD & DRINK Edited by Elaine Ramirez (elaine@groovekorea.com) Te French Kiss P’tit Paris Congratulations — you have a date for Christmas. Your date’s favorite buffet is booked out, and so you’ve convinced him or her to do it the “French way” — always a winning choice in love, high-speed trains and love in high-speed trains. P’tit Paris, a snug little French bistro and crêperie, is elegant in its simplicity. Run by the vivacious Victoria, it is nearly spot-on in decor, from the red-checkered tablecloths to the yellow walls adorned with French black-and-white prints. Dinner begins with mimosas, orange juice and G.H. Mumm champagne. The first dish is tagli- atelle in a rich double-heavy rosé cream sauce with chicken, mushrooms and a touch of garlic. The pasta and sauce are beautifully cooked, and the sauce is made with cream straight from France. Second is the chicken galette: chicken, mushrooms, Parmesan, onions and cream served folded inside a light, thin buckwheat crepe. It is rich with a taste that is warm and comforting, like you’re back at home with that family you spend the other 364 days trying to escape. Finish off the romantic meal with the Devil’s Temptation, a simple banana Nutella crepe, drizzled with melted chocolate and with whipped cream on the side. Though the temptation to rub it all over each other and lick it off is pow- erful, we recommend you wait until you get home. The savory chicken crepe goes for 16,500 won for the large serving and 9,500 won for the small. The Devil’s Temptation is 11,500 won, while the tagliatelle rose cream pasta is 14,500 won. Each meal is served with a com- plimentary green salad. More info j P’tit Paris Address: Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Itaewon-dong 57-19, frst floor (on the hill across from McDonald’s) Website: www.facebook.com/itaewon.ptitparis Fnish of the romantic meal with the Devil’s Temptation, a simple banana Nutella crepe, drizled with melted chocolate and with whipped cream on the side. Tough the temptation to rub it all over each other and lick it of is powerfl, we recommend you wait until you get home.