Eating and drinking (page 2)
Restaurants, markets, bakeries and what to order.
Restos du Coeur - Restaurants with Hearts
Restos du Coeur is one of the benevolent organizations in France that gets high ratings from the French.
A Fish called Pierre
St. Pierre, St. Jacques, St. Julienne. It seems like there's nothing so holy as a fish.
Best Croissants in Paris
Earlier this week, Le Figaro posted the results of their search for the 'best croissant' in Paris.
Where Parisians Dine
When Eric tells me where his father likes to dine, I know this has to be good advice.
Le Dome- Simply Sublime
A year ago to the day, (November 4th, movers and shakers in the literary world) dined on oysters and sauteed scallops at Le Dome. (Read Sebastien Le Fol's story in Le Figaro Magazine Oct.
After the Paris Opera
Cafe de la Paix, located on Rue Scribe kitty-corner to the Garnier Opera House, is THE place to go after the opera. It's also considered to be an elegant place to sip on your afternoon cafe.
Best Tart in Paris
Some days just seem to be 'girlie' kind of days. I dare a guy to venture into A Priori The 35-37 Galerie Vivienne 2eme around Friday lunch hour.
Paris Weather Report
In case you hadn't heard, Paris experienced its mildest September on record since 1975. October has proved to be similar.
French Cooking: If you can't stand the heat - get out of the kitchen
As I was cleaning up the dishes last night after a dinner for nine at Montparnasse, I wondered if the U. S. military should seriously begin studying French organizational skills in the kitchen.
Fall Colors - Chocolate Brown - the new Black?
The shop windows are touting gray. No one is listening - the same way last year the shop windows tried to push plum - and no one was listening (except me because I've always liked that color and…
Wine Bars in Paris
How can you not like a wine bar open night and day seven days a week? Le Vin Sobre in the 5th arrondissment, 25 Rue des Feuillantines, we found during one of our afternoon walks.
Montparnasse - Gateway to Bordeaux and wine tasting
There's something magical about being able to hop on a TGV train at 8 am, arrive in Bordeaux in time for lunch and then hop on a bus for a guided wine tour that stops in front of the Chateau Yquem in…
Breakfast at the Odessa Cafe
When the sun is shining in Paris, crossroad cafes are the place to watch the world go by.
City of Love, Or City of Discrimination & Intolerance?
Talk to a Parisian over dinner and in one breath he will adamantly oppose Le Pen and the anti-immigration policies of the National Front and in the second breath he will complain about the Asian and…
Putting on the Ritz
What should you expect from a luxury hotel in Paris? Since we’ve been traveling in France, I’ve stayed at the Ritz Hotel once – quite a few years ago.
Good News for Cheese Lovers
Camembert cheese isn’t as fatty as you think. It least that’s what’s written in Bruno Goffi’s book “Le Camembert: history, fabrication, terroir and recipes” Rustica Editions.
Madame Epinard
If your not Patricia Wells, preparing a dinner for French friends might be intimidating.
French Customs: From the Front Door to the Living Room
Our friend, Mark, who's lived in Paris for many years described to me the subtleties of getting from the front door to the living room when one is invited to dinner in Paris.
Vegetarian Dining near Montparnasse/Pernety
Our favorite vegetarian restaurant is Aquarius on Rue Gergovie (off of Rue de l'Ouest). For about 15 Euros you can have a completely vegetarian meal. Metro: Pernety or Gaite.
Paris: The Heat is On
If you are in Paris, you are roasting. Most Parisians who have the wherewithall have already left - but a few stalwarts remain.
Food for Thought: Healthcare
France, and particularly Paris, may often be remembered for its culinary contributions but it's also a great contributor to brain food.