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Wine with personality

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

One of the best parts of living in France has been getting to know winemakers like Jean-Marc Espinasse, and the delicious wine he produces at Domaine Rouge Bleu in the Rhone Valley. Jean-Marc and I became friends through his wife, Kristin, who pens the lovely blog, French Word-a-Day. Before I ever lived in France, I used [...]

Les Buttes-Chaumont

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Ever since I moved to Paris, I’ve wanted to flâner in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, a leafy aerie in Paris’s northeast corner. Well, after three years here, I finally made it last weekend. En route, I stopped for a big plate of Chinese potstickers at Croque Camille’s beloved Restaurant Raviolis, and a coffee at Le Mistral, and then it [...]

L’Ambassade de Bourgogne

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

After recent trips to Burgundy, I’ve become an amateur (fan) of Burgundy wine — that is to say, I am wildly enthusiastic though I know very little about it. A bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing. And so, I was recently delighted to discover  L’Ambassade de Bourgogne, a new, pocket-sized bar in Paris devoted to the wine and products of Burgundy. [...]

Lengué, an izakaya in Paris

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

I’ve heard izakayas described as Japanese pubs, which is an apt comparison if the pubs you frequent offer cool damp towels to cleanse your hands and serve chilled sake and small plates of gyoza, instead of pints and chicken and chips in a basket. Recently, I was delighted to discover an izakaya in Paris, a [...]

Oh, sweet city of light

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Bonjour, mes amis! I’m so excited today to share a glimpse of an enchanting confection of a new book, PastryParis by Susan Hochbaum. It’s perfect for those who love Paris and pâtisserie (that is, tout le monde). As the book’s subtitle says, “in Paris everything looks like dessert.” Author and graphic designer Susan Hochbaum has cleverly juxtaposed [...]

Culinary quartier: Maubert-Mutualité

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Maybe I’m just lazy, but I like one-stop shopping: a single trip on the métro, rewarded by a multitude of destinations. Especially when all the destinations are related to food. Today, I’m excited to share some of my favorite shops in the neighborhood at métro Maubert-Mutualité. There is the excellent fromagerie, Laurent Dubois, a meilleur ouvrier [...]

Septime

Monday, September 19th, 2011

‘Twas a lovely lunch I had last week at Septime, lovely because of the light-diffused, farmhouse-industrial dining room, the thoughtfully prepared food, and the conversation with Amy. An entrée of boeuf cru, smoked potatoes and tarragon cleverly balanced creamy and crunchy with a layer of toasted breadcrumbs sprinkled between the ground beef and mashed potatoes. The [...]

Liberté, fraternité, rosé

Friday, July 15th, 2011

France celebrated her birthday yesterday with a military parade, picnics, fireworks and lashings of rosé wine, bien sûr. What did I see? There were armored vehicles and soldiers keeping a close eye on the 6e arrondissement… A picnic on a gorgeous, bright and breezy summer evening on the Esplanade des Invalides, organized by podcast hosts [...]

Mix and match

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

Happy Tuesday, mes amis! We had a lovely, long weekend in France (thanks to Lundi de Pentecôte), which gave me the chance to revisit some old restaurant favorites. Can you guess where I’ve been eating based on these photos? Steak Thursday Veggie stew Saturday Thali Sunday Moroccan Monday What were your favorite bites of the weekend, mes amis? I’d [...]

Unleashed

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

Paris gets a bad rap for dog mess, and it’s true that some streets are worse than others. In my neighborhood, I’ve learned to watch my feet on rue Dupin and rue Coëtlogon, which, after several unfortunate incidents, we now call rue de la Merde. I thought I was the only one who noticed the [...]

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