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 […]
A Table in Paris: John Donohue’s Guide to the Capital’s Restaurants
Reviews
In Review: Clover Green, for an Elegant but Relaxed Meal in Paris’ Saint-Germain
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 […]
Where to Taste Some of the Best Ice Cream & Gelato in Paris?
A small confession: I’m not someone you can really trust with a pint of decent ice cream left in the freezer. If it’s there, it’s […]
Review: The Ice Kube Bar in Paris (Gimmick or Intriguing Night Out?)
NOTE: As of early 2025, the bar at the Kube Hotel is temporarily closed. Please check back later. Featuring Siberian temperatures, surreal bunker-like surroundings that […]
Best Wine Bars & Tasting Rooms in Bordeaux City Center
A few years ago, I spent a little under six weeks living and working in Bordeaux, as I prepared to write a local guide. Like […]
In Review: Café Craft, a Canal St-Martin Haven in Paris
Editor’s Note: Sadly, this business has permanently closed. See our guide to the best coffee in Paris for more ideas on where to head. Nestled […]
Inside the 104 (Cent-Quatre), a Vibrant Art Hub in Paris
The 104 (Le Cent Quatre), a vast communal art center in Paris’ 19th arrondissement, isn’t really a place most tourists know about– which is one […]
The Weird, Winding History of French Macarons
The history of the French macaron is a strange and winding one, as I first discovered during a trip to the fortified French medieval town […]
In Review: Ti Jos, a Traditional Breton Creperie in Montparnasse
Looking for a good traditional Breton restaurant and creperie in Paris without even a hint of pretention or formality? Ti Jos may be the ticket, […]
Inside Lapérouse, a Romantic Paris Restaurant With History Galore
First opened in 1766 as “La Maison Lapérouse”, this distinguished restaurant and bar situated smack on the banks of the Seine is a favorite spot for […]
Review: Au Sauvignon, a Paris Wine Bar That Transcends Trendy
Au Sauvignon is a Paris wine bar that’s been owned and operated by the same family since 1954, opening around the corner from the iconic […]
Inside the Atelier des Lumières, Paris’ First (All)-Digital Art Museum
When I learned that an all-digital art museum and cultural space called the Atelier des Lumières would be opening its doors in Paris sometime in […]
Eating Europe’s “Hip Eats and Backstreets” Tour of Paris: Our Review
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” […]
La Maison d’Isabelle: Superb All-Butter Croissants in Paris’ Latin Quarter
One of the great annual rituals of Parisian culture is the awarding of top prizes to local bakers and pastry chefs, who work hard year-round […]
Review: Le Bouillon Belge, a Paris Beer Bar With Rough-and-Tumble Charm
The first thing I’ll say about Le Bouillon Belge is that it isn’t remotely close to any place in Paris where most tourists care to […]
Some of the Best Crepes in Paris: A Few Favorites
Looking for some decent crepes in Paris? You’re not alone. Crepes are one of the world’s great democratic foods. They’re inexpensive, often portable, and remarkably adaptable, ranging from hearty and simple to lofty and gourmet. They’re also just as easily enjoyed by meat eaters as by vegetarians. In short, they make a meal that few would claim to genuinely dislike (including picky kids). […]
Le Foodist: French Cooking Classes in Paris That Aren’t Intimidating
I arrive at Le Foodist, located near the Sorbonne University, notebook in hand and ready to observe a day of traditional French cooking. But as […]
Paris Out of Hand: A Review of the Surrealist Guidebook to the Capital
…& Some Thoughts on the Power of “Imaginary Cities”, in Print & in Dreams The subtitle of the handsomely bound, compact red volume should […]
