If you’re a Parisian, you won’t have missed the phenomenon of Big Fernand and his famous hamburgers in his “atelier” in the 9th arrondissement.
Recently, his “little brother”, Little Fernand by name, opened its doors a few numbers away and offers hot dog specialties.
The Fernands, big and small
The restaurant may be small, but it’s first and foremost a “good fast-fooding” place; you’ll stay for no more than 30 minutes and sit at high wooden tables, where your neighbor can tell you about the recipe he’s tried.
Because beyond the traditional hot dog (bun, sausage from a choice of 3 types, and accompanied by one of 4 mustards or ketchup with balsamic vinegar) Little Fernand offers surprising, well-thought-out recipes.
There are 5 of them, so you can match your rather classic hot dog with cheeses like Vache Kiri, but more like Fourme d’Ambert. This is the one I tested: it’s called the “Bzzzz!” and it was a delight. It combines the saltiness of a hot dog with the sweetness of the cheese and the candied onions.
Little Fernand’s full menu: something for everyone!
Little Fernand offers several formulas, including organic drinks (the famous ” Bionade “, fruit lemonades that are just too sweet), accompaniments of homemade potato chips or the dreaded Coleslaw, for that US touch. There are also desserts, but I didn’t fancy the brownie, and that’s clearly not why we go there.
In short, it’s good, original, fresh, friendly, central and decent; with the “entry-level” hot dog at €7, which is rather generous, it’s worth the detour.
Drop in for lunch or dinner, Monday to Saturday, and follow their news on their Fan page: https: //www.facebook.com/LittleFernand
I promise Little Fernand, like his elder brother before him, a bright culinary future. See you soon at 45 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière!
Jessica Gauzi
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