She was used to her headscarves, embroidered shirts, and kokoshniks. But one day she suddenly found herself wrapped in a silk corset, she wanted lace, ruffles, powdered wigs and something refined and French, like in Versailles.

The romance of French rococo and Russian cuisine first happened in the 18th century. And since then, the love for all things piercingly Parisian has only grown stronger in the ardent Russian hearts. They even forgave the French for Napoleon’s invasion and became even more gallomaniac.

Russian chefs learned from the French how to combine products and chop ingredients, became accustomed to precise dosages in recipes and became familiar with previously unseen wonders like a meat grinder, skimmer and colander.

Even today, the Russian table is filled with “russified immigrants”: meatballs, omelets, salads, mousses, compotes, and… “Frenchized” Russian recipes: linguettes, Beef Stroganoff, vinaigrettes, and Olivier (Russian salad).

The French, in turn, were fascinated not only by Russian beauties, but also by Russian pies…

Since then, the “exchange of culinary compliments” has continued nonstop: “lamb chops à la Madame de Pompadour” were popular at the court of the Russian tzars, to which the French chefs responded with “Prince Orloff’s pheasant pasan gorge”.

Count Demidoff made it to the French table in the form of Poulet Saute Demidoff. And the honor of being immortalized in Russian cuisine was bestowed upon Napoleon – a cake in the shape of the French emperor’s triangle became a sign of eternal reconciliation between France and Russia after the War of 1812.

To all those who love French cuisine and atmosphere we recommend the best French restaurants in Moscow:

1. “Jean-Jacques”: a fun café with a special Parisian chic;
2. Café Créperie de Paris – old French recipes, gastronomic festivals and tastings;
3. Grand Cafe “Provans” – French elegance and cuisine with an author’s performance using farm produce;
4. Restaurant and patisserie “Le Carré” – a French chef who perfectly knows all the secrets of the national cuisine.
5. Cafe Michel – 18th-century interior, respectability and nobility.

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