Crispy millefeuille, rich opera cake, zesty tarte au citron — we’re all familiar with the charms of French pâtisserie. But what of its equally delightful […]
Artisan French Candy & Confectionary: A Brief History
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Du Pain et des Idées: A Fantastic Bakery Near the Canal St-Martin
If you’re strolling along Paris’ Canal Saint-Martin and happen to spot a long line snaking through (and congesting) a side street, you may have just […]
Exploring Paris’ Marché d’Aligre, From Fresh Produce to Antiques
Of the dozens of markets that grace Paris, the teeming stalls and old covered market that regularly open on and around the Place d’Aligre are […]
A Short History of French and Dijon Mustard
From aristocratic extravagance to everyday condiment In 2022, French mustard shortages have made the popular condiment scarce on supermarket shelves around the world, owing in […]
In Review: Marcel, Ideal for Weekend Brunch in Paris’ Montmartre
Hidden in a quiet corner of one of the meandering, residential side streets of Montmartre, Restaurant Marcel isn’t easily happened upon by tourists exploring Sacré […]
In Review: La Cave de Belleville, an Intimate Wine Bar in Paris’ Northeast
Up until recently, you’d be surprised to find a trendy wine bar in Belleville, a Parisian neighborhood that has been a thriving center of working-class […]
In Review: Macéo, a Traditional Paris Restaurant With Modern Touches
It’s well-known gastronomic French restaurant culture in Paris is not typically very accommodating to vegetarians. Those who either eschew meat altogether or wish to cut […]
Best Vegetarian (& Vegan) Restaurants in Paris: A Few Picks
As recently as a decade ago, the prospect of finding delicious, let alone decent, vegetarian or vegan dining options in the French capital was truly […]
Bo & Mie Bakery in Paris: My Full Review
First opening in central Paris with a single location in November 2017, Bo & Mie is a forward-thinking concept launched by two bakers-in-training, Magali Szekula […]
Where to Taste Delicious Falafel in Paris: Our Full Guide
It may seem odd that a culinary staple native to the Middle East is both wildly popular in the French capital, and often remarkably tasty. […]
Le Grand Colbert Restaurant, an Elegant Throwback to Paris Circa 1900
Located in a corner of the Galerie Vivienne, a historic covered passageway in Paris, Le Grand Colbert is a traditional French brasserie that opened its […]
A Table in Paris: John Donohue’s Lush Guide to the Capital’s Restaurants
John Donohue’s A Table in Paris is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the culinary imagination. A lushly illustrated, hardcover […]
French Choux Pastry: A Short History
The versatile marvel behind eclairs, profiteroles & more If French pastries are your thing, you’ve certainly already encountered the humble pâte à choux, or choux […]
Inside Paroles de Fromagers, a Great Stop for Cheese-Tasting in Paris
If cheese-tasting in Paris sounds like your speed, this unassuming little shop, tasting bar, and “cheese school” may be just the ticket. Paroles de Fromagers […]
Decrypting French Restaurants: Brasseries, Bistros, Table d’Hôtes & More
With its some 40,000 restaurants and eateries, Paris is, as poet and songwriter Leonard Cohen quipped in a signing of his own lithograph print depicting […]
French Brioche: Short History of a Popular Sweet Bread
True, the baguette is the most familiar bread staple in French households. Bakeries reportedly produce some six billion elongated loaves each year, and it’s believed […]
Eating Out on a Budget in Paris & France: A Few Key Tips
Harboring more Michelin-starred restaurants within its borders than many other countries combined, France is widely associated with “la haute gastronomie“: high-end cuisine that remains frustratingly […]
A Few Paris Cafés Coveted & Recommended by (Today’s) Writers
Good Spots For Working, Thinking & World-Gazing Generations of writers have elected Parisian cafés as ersatz offices, even second homes. How many novels, short stories […]
The Curious History of the Croissant (& How It Became France’s Favorite Pastry)
There’s something mysterious– maybe even alchemical— about the qualities that have to come together to yield the ideal croissant. To fit the bill, it should […]
5 Classic French Desserts & Sweets for Christmas
As this goes to press, December has snuck up on us– and I find myself craving a few classic French desserts and sweet nibbles typically […]
