Paris to Budapest (Gulf Gate)

Duck Soup
Tomato Soup
Rabbit Paprishka with Spaetzle
Chocolate "Goose Feet"

A fascinating juxtaposition in a restaurant's title such as Paris to Budapest really demands exploring, and Our Protagonist finally found it way there one afternoon for lunch.  The Duck soup was like high-end chicken soup; the farina dumpling dissolved completely into the soup almost making it a European gumbo.  He enjoyed the large mushroom cap that was mixed in with the broth, although, would have been easier to eat if it had been sliced (Re: Pho Cali review).  The Tomato Soup of his dining partner looked and tasted very hearty.  Both had a a typical Hungarian entree; Our Protagonist's Rabbit Paprishka (while the dining partner had the chicken version) was very tasty and spicy, albeit quite bony.  It proved to be a lot of work for not a lot of meat!  The side of spaetzle was a little cool by the time it came out according to partner, but perhaps this was a timing issue that wasn't quite as good as it could have been.  Our Protagonist didn't mind, though, as he mixed the flavors together and didn't even notice it having overly cooled.  The surprisingly-named Chocolate Goose Feet (which derives its unusual title from the wedge shape and color of the dessert) was quite yummy; a chocolate sponge cake (dry, typical of Hungarian-Viennese style desserts, and served with the da rigueur "schlag" of whipped cream) topped with a chocolate custard and finally with a ganache.  The ganache was the best part in Our Protagonist's opinion; it had just the right amount of crispy-and-chewiness all combined.  Also there was a nice hit of cinnamon or another spice just at the bottom of the layer that really stood out.  He even took a piece to go to share with a friend.  Our Protagonist looks forward to making another trip to either Paris OR Budapest in the near future.

Paris to Budapest
6551 Gateway Avenue
Gulf Gate, FL 34231
941-552-9707