We spent a few days in Paris in May and ate at 7 or 8 different restaurants. Not once were we served butter with the bread service. What's with that? France was the one place on earth I never expected to be stingy with the butter.I don't know if butter is that much of a strange request, but ketchup is a bit odd in France.
I know of this takeout place operated by a French expat in my area. He has some incredible potato sides like these creamy potato puffs made from potato puree with a crispy shell. He also has some killer fries. I've seen people ask for ketchup, and he obliges. I thought it would be something exotic, but I saw him just taking a Heinz squeeze bottle and squeezing it into little takeout cups.
We stayed at the Pacific Shore Hotel on Waikiki Beach and they offered a grab-n-go breakfast picnic every day that was similar to what you describe. The food may not have been (objectively) spectacular, but the amazing promise of beauty and adventure that every morning held really enhanced it, KWIM? I have extremely fond memories of it.Our hotel in Quebec City included a breakfast picnic basket every morning. It included croissants, pastries, fresh fruit, fresh squeezed OJ, homemade jam and yogurt. We could customize it to our taste. I don't like a full sit-down breakfast in the morning. It was nice to have something to eat in the room before going out for the day. Anything left over we saved for snacking later.
We spent a few days in Paris in May and ate at 7 or 8 different restaurants. Not once were we served butter with the bread service. What's with that? France was the one place on earth I never expected to be stingy with the butter.
We stayed at the Pacific Shore Hotel on Waikiki Beach and they offered a grab-n-go breakfast picnic every day that was similar to what you describe. The food may not have been (objectively) spectacular, but the amazing promise of beauty and adventure that every morning held really enhanced it, KWIM? I have extremely fond memories of it.
Our "best" breakfast would have to have been at the Emerald Lake Lodge in the Canadian Rockies; a spectacular place renowned for it's cusine. In fairness, it was part of a gourmet-getaway package weekend and light-years away from your basic chain hotel continental breakfast.
Every time I am in Vegas I have breakfast at Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Hotel, the atmosphere is great and so is the food and coffee
We stayed there around Christmas 2012. We actually did the 24 hour buffet cycle, although I only managed dinner twice and breakfast at Le Village Buffet. Still ahead on costs, but I think we could have gotten more out of it by sacrificing some health and finding lunch somewhere. Not sure you'd call it a hotel breakfast though. The crepes were made to order.
I've heard of some guys who paid for the 24 hour buffet and managed to hit every place it covered including the ones with upcharges.
Not that I'll ever go there (I loathe Las Vegas) but I'm intrigued. What is the "24 hour buffet cycle"?We stayed there around Christmas 2012. We actually did the 24 hour buffet cycle, although I only managed dinner twice and breakfast at Le Village Buffet. Still ahead on costs, but I think we could have gotten more out of it by sacrificing some health and finding lunch somewhere. Not sure you'd call it a hotel breakfast though. The crepes were made to order.
I've heard of some guys who paid for the 24 hour buffet and managed to hit every place it covered including the ones with upcharges.
I been seeing that deal also, lol, now I love to eat but that isnt for me, I like to have a nice big breakfast when I wake up, early supper 4-5, then maybe an ice creme before going back to room, or to take with me. Now thats the life for me
In Vegas, you can get a 24 hour pass for access to several buffets. Some will try to cram 4 meals to maximize value, while fighting world hunger one mouthful at a time.What is the "24 hour buffet cycle"?
Not that I'll ever go there (I loathe Las Vegas) but I'm intrigued. What is the "24 hour buffet cycle"?
In Vegas, you can get a 24 hour pass for access to several buffets. Some will try to cram 4 meals to maximize value, while fighting world hunger one mouthful at a time.
The White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou China. It offers an gourmet international selection. It was fascinating to see and try items from all over the world.
I gotta ask: How much is it?
You beat me to it! That was the first one that came to my mind. If you don't mind my asking, are you an adoptive parent? I know people from all over the world stay there, but it's pretty much always one of the stays for adoptive parents in China (that's why we stayed there).
Not quite on the same level as the White Swan, but we do appreciate the free breakfasts at Marriot Residence Inns. They also have a lighter dinner or appetizers offered Monday-Wednesday evenings. It saves our family of five a lot of money on trips--our kids LOVE big breakfasts