PAUL Brings Sweet and Savory to Wisconsin and M

OUTSIDE PAUL AT WISCONSIN AND M STREETS

Purely as a residential snob, I think it is unfortunate that Paul opened at Wisconsin and M rather than further up Wisconsin or one of the wings of M Street. The intersection is the least appealing part of Georgetown. But that said, Paul is impressive, and will surely be a treat for the tourists. It is quite appealing on the inside and out. I stopped by and snapped some pics. I'll confess, I've not eaten any of their food, yet. My first choice would probably be one of the pretty salads. Great place to buy a picnic lunch for the waterfront park. Paul, like Pain Quotidien, is a chain. The test will be if it can successfully compete against Georgetown's terrific indie bakery/coffee shops: Baked & Wired and Patisserie Poupon.

LOOKING FROM THE BACK OF THE SHOP TO THE FRONT

On my Facebook page, these various reader comments came in about Paul:

Claudia Taskier: "They have been all over London for a number of years and the food is consistently good." 

Maggie Moffett: "Walked by the South Beach one today. Ate there a while back and remember it being delish."

A VARIETY OF SALADS

Clarrissa Bonde: "I arrived to change planes in Paris at 6:30 Thursday morning and was delighted to see Pauls. A hot chocolate and lovely chocolate croissant got me to the next flight."

Terry Birkel: "We ate in his place in Antwerp. Addictive."

Mat Hastings: "There is also one at 801 Penna Ave. The coffee is so-so. The pastries are overpriced and, frankly, rather dull."

HANDSOME BAGUETTE SANDWICHES

EACH QUICHE IS ENOUGH TO SERVE TWO

CROISSANTS AND BUNS

GAUFRE AND CANALE

DIFFICULT TO DECIDE WHEN IT ALL LOOKS SO GOOD

Comments

[Dan McQuade]

I tried Paul this weekend and it was pretty good. I agree with the author, though, this is probably my least favorite spot in Georgetown. Trying to find a parking spot around M & Wisconsin can be an exercise in futility!

I love the last picture captioned "DIFFICULT TO DECIDE WHEN IT ALL LOOKS SO GOOD." That is so true! Pictures are wonderful, so appetizing!