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Eating Out

The Best Brasseries in Paris (and a Bit of History)

by Rachel Naismith | October 25, 2023
The Best Brasseries in Paris (and a Bit of History)
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Photo credit: Bofinger via official Facebook page Nothing binds together the rich gastronomic and cultural tapestry of Parisian life like the brasserie. With a history […]

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How to Avoid Bad Food and Restaurants in Paris: A Few Tips

by Rachel Naismith | June 29, 2023
How to Avoid Bad Food and Restaurants in Paris: A Few Tips
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The prestige of French food may have ebbed and flowed over the centuries, but there’s a general consensus among critics (and, of course, the French […]

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Review: Bouillon Chartier, Paris’ Timeless Belle-Epoque Dining Room

by Rachel Naismith | June 29, 2023
Review: Bouillon Chartier, Paris’ Timeless Belle-Epoque Dining Room
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Bouillon Chartier, like many classic Parisian restaurants, has a long pedigree. Renowned for its affordable and traditional French fare served in Art Deco surroundings, it […]

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The Best Falafel in Paris: Our Full Guide

by Courtney Traub | November 21, 2023
The Best Falafel in Paris: Our Full Guide
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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. […]

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A Table in Paris: John Donohue’s Guide to the Capital’s Restaurants

by Courtney Traub | July 6, 2023
A Table in Paris: John Donohue’s Guide to the Capital’s Restaurants
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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 […]

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Decrypting French Restaurants: Brasseries, Bistros, Table d’Hôtes & More

by Courtney Traub | September 18, 2023
Decrypting French Restaurants: Brasseries, Bistros, Table d’Hôtes & More
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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 […]

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Eating Out on a Budget in Paris & France: How to Save Money

by Courtney Traub | November 29, 2023
Eating Out on a Budget in Paris & France: How to Save Money
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Counting more Michelin-starred restaurants than many other countries combined, France is widely associated with la haute gastronomie: high-end cuisine that remains (frustratingly) inaccessible to many […]

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Some of the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Paris: 5 Stunning Settings

by Courtney Traub | August 29, 2023
Some of the Most Beautiful Restaurants in Paris: 5 Stunning Settings
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Recent trends in food have tended to de-emphasize the importance of the dining room from an aesthetic point of view– or at least pretend to. […]

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Inside Le Train Bleu, One of Paris’ Most Beautiful Brasseries

by Courtney Traub | October 2, 2023
Inside Le Train Bleu, One of Paris’ Most Beautiful Brasseries
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During the heyday of train travel in the late nineteenth to early-twentieth centuries, rail stations in major cities were places where wealthy travelers showed off […]

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Some of the Best Places for Coffee in Paris: Roasters & More

by Kaitlin d'Avella and Courtney Traub | November 16, 2023
Some of the Best Places for Coffee in Paris: Roasters & More
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It’s starting to feel like a routine to note that Paris has been getting significantly better at producing things it was once mediocre at. Craft […]

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In Review: Clover Green, for an Elegant but Relaxed Meal in Paris’ Saint-Germain

by Courtney Traub | February 3, 2020
In Review: Clover Green, for an Elegant but Relaxed Meal in Paris’ Saint-Germain
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It can be surprisingly difficult to find a “traditional” French restaurant in the capital that offer reasonable fixed-priced menus and thoughtfully presented, delicious dishes. But this […]

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Best Places for Brunch in Paris: Our Picks

by Patricia De Oliveira | January 22, 2020
Best Places for Brunch in Paris: Our Picks
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It’s not always easy to find a decent brunch in Paris– or anywhere, for that matter. These days, brunch seems to be a bit hit-or-miss […]

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Japanese Paris: The Best Restaurants & Grocers Around Rue Sainte-Anne

by Colette Davidson with Courtney Traub | January 22, 2020
Japanese Paris: The Best Restaurants & Grocers Around Rue Sainte-Anne
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While most tourists with a taste for gourmet experiences come to Paris to try French food, a few know that the city harbors its fair […]

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Where to Taste Some of the Best Ice Cream & Gelato in Paris?

by Courtney Traub | October 19, 2023
Where to Taste Some of the Best  Ice Cream & Gelato in Paris?
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A small confession: I’m not someone you can really trust with a pint of ice cream left in the freezer. If it’s there, it’s pretty […]

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In Review: Fou de Pâtisserie, a Parisian Pastry Shop for the Indecisive

by Courtney Traub | December 14, 2022
In Review: Fou de Pâtisserie, a Parisian Pastry Shop for the Indecisive
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Strolling down Rue des Martyrs, a stretch of Paris’ South Pigalle that packs more gourmet power in a single street than most entire neighborhoods do, […]

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La Coupole, a Montparnasse Brasserie Haunted With Artistic History

by Courtney Traub | October 10, 2023
La Coupole, a Montparnasse Brasserie Haunted With Artistic History
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Referring to the legendary Parisian brasserie on Boulevard de Montparnasse, French historian Georges Viaud once remarked: “If the tables [here] could talk, they would tell […]

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In Review: Ti Jos, a Traditional Breton Creperie in Paris’ Montparnasse

by Courtney Traub | November 17, 2019
In Review: Ti Jos, a Traditional Breton Creperie in Paris’ Montparnasse
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Looking for a good traditional Breton restaurant and creperie in Paris without even a hint of pretention or stuffy formality? Ti Jos may be the […]

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The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Paris: Our Picks

by Courtney Traub | November 22, 2023
The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Paris: Our Picks
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While I’m more of a coffee lover than a tea person, the winter season in the capital demands an extra jolt of coziness. Once or […]

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Le Potager de Charlotte: Simple, Flavorful Vegan Cuisine in Paris

by Courtney Traub | January 27, 2022
Le Potager de Charlotte: Simple, Flavorful Vegan Cuisine in Paris
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For anyone following the Parisian food scene, it’s no secret that there’s something of a vegetarian and vegan revolution underway in the city. As little […]

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In Review: Eating Europe’s “Hip Eats and Backstreets” Tour of Paris

by Courtney Traub | September 14, 2023
In Review: Eating Europe’s “Hip Eats and Backstreets” Tour of Paris
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I’ll start by saying this: If there’s any food tour that you should take on an empty stomach, it’s this one. The “Hip Eats and Backstreets” […]

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