The minute I entered this café in the 19th arrondissement (I forgot its name) I noticed these bottles on the bar. So I took a photo... Once I enlarged it I discovered a whole new world; the one of Les Sirops Monin (the Monin syrups), a family business (since 1912) that exports throughout the whole world and even have subsidiaries in the US, Singapore and Dubai. What do they do? Syrups! Not only the kind that you put on pancakes, but in cocktails and other high-end beverages. Check for yourself on their stunning website.
How sweet of you to notice!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant found Eric. This is a stunning website and a stunning family Company. I love how you introduced us to their world!
ReplyDeleteHow not to notice that your name is very close to Monin ;)
Thank you for this stimulating post and cocktail!
A sticky situation, no doubt.
ReplyDeleteThis is a super photo, I think—and I love that you included the guy on the right with the very pensive expression.
ReplyDeleteThat's so wierd -- we have Monin Syrups everywhere here, but the bottles are completely different. (Unless they very recently changed them!) This is a very atmospheric photo - makes me want to stop off for an afterwork drink!
ReplyDeleteAt first glance, I thought they were bottles of olive oil! Lovely colours, indeed.
ReplyDeleteJ'adore les sirops Mondin!! They are very popular here in San Francisco as well, as a matter of fact I think they use them to grease up the cables for the Cable Cars!!! Many of our cafes and coffee houses have them at the Bar!! Have been sooper bizzy the last few days but I loved the photo in the Parc les Buttes Chaumont and also dear Jeanne d'Arc!! We also have a resto named for The Maid of Orléans here in SF!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOui, les sirops de Monin sont trés bon
ReplyDelete«Louis» used them in his espresso shop and also sold them by the bottle. For the U.S., the bottle is somewhat different and has a paper label. For the American market, Monin makes their syrups in Florida.
Cool shot. I don't know whether to be hungry for gaufres or thirsty for a cocktail...or as La Vache points out, perhaps an espresso would do nicely. I do like the ambiance that this photo captures. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteGosh! I need a /moʊ'hiːtoʊ/ to chill with before sipping the "Very Fruity Strawberry Margarita".
ReplyDeleteLes sirops Monin se marient aussi bien avec le café. Je t'assure!
Excellent presentation and a nice capture. I'm mentally trying a
ReplyDeleteGingerbread Syrup blending with my coffee. Yummy, same for me! Twice.
Very nice!
ReplyDeleteMonin has a delicious website! Makes one wonder with what to blend a rose syrup on a sunny day like today...
Very warm, relaxing picture....thank you Eric! This is just what I needed after a stressfull Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteToday is Wednesday and children Day too so a syrup theme day with Monin recipes is a good idea blending
ReplyDeletewith a small cocktail of Tenin PDP recipes. Sounds great. Yes, it does work for the Tenin Company is always in my pocket ;)
Love your picture!
salut Eric le nom du café c'est le FAITOUT
ReplyDeleteI think its Name is Le Faitout. It's a good café near my home (23 avenue Simon Bolivar).
ReplyDeleteMerci pour l'information, M. la Vache!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Eric. I've been enjoying PDP for a couple of months -- it's wonderful. I discovered it after I started relearning French. Almost every day I wonder, "What kind of camera does he tote around with him on his daily adventures?" I'd love to know. Keep up the terrific work!
ReplyDeleteI very often waste my time with things I don't really care, while I'd love sipping any Monin syrup in Paris !
ReplyDeleteDon't know if it is forgivable but I'm currently cooking pancakes with a MONIN caramel syrup. One of them at least is for you Eric, the biggest one :) I know you may not think it fitting but it is really heartly made!
I'm going to be very American and say "Sweet!"
ReplyDeleteYou really know how to make us jealous with these sweet French drinks but I won't blame you ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a syrup temptation ... Let me pensive as this discret man on the right :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an atmosphere you have caught in your shot of the syrup bottles, glasses and bar. I very much like the supporting role of the handsome fellow to the right, though. Love this shot!
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I love this picture! The setting and the Monin syrups just make it. If this cafe had Monin caramel, it'd be perfect!
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