Brasserie Wepler is just up the street from my work. It’s one of those famous artists’ cafés that could have easily fit into Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris (i.e., Picasso, Utrillo, and Modigliani slurped here)…if it were still in its original state. It’s not, but who cares? It’s still a great place to go and [...]
I’ve been to an awful lot of Paris restaurants this year, some new, others just new to me. Here are a few of my favorites. Among new openings, Septime made a big impact on me and on Paris (I made a second reservation before my first visit was over). This new address in the 11th [...]
Causses is a brand new slow-food emporium in the hip South Pigalle area, bringing together a food hall, a restaurant, and cooking lessons under the motto of sain, savoureux, simple (healthy, tasty, simple). The large, light and airy corner space houses the food hall, Causse, with its selection of seasonal fruit and veg, cheese, meats, [...]
Every year starting on January 6th, la galette des Rois (the cake of the three kings), a cake made of frangipani (almond cream paste) and a buttery crust, is sold in patisseries all over France. These delicious cakes celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, when the three wise men came to see the baby Jesus. [...]
Since opening its doors a little over a year ago, LMDW Fine Spirits has established itself as the premier spirits shop in Paris. Always a good bet for hard-to-find alcohols, it is one of my favorite stops for a bit of boozy shopping. And, now it’s got something new to boast about with their recent [...]
Most people in Paris have heard of Hidden Kitchen. It’s an underground restaurant that serves dinner out of the chef’s home twice a week. They serve a 10-course tasting menu for about 100€… or… well, they did. Hidden Kitchen closed down in October, just after a friend secured us a reservation. Alas, it was not [...]
Wheeled out two weeks ago, Le Camion Qui Fume (The Smoking Truck) is Paris’ first food truck and the brainchild of California native and Ferrandi-trained chef, Kristin Frederick. In a city where burgers of all forms and quality have become ubiquitous, it was going to take something special to make Kristin’s burgers buzz-worthy in Paris. [...]
One of the clearest ghost signs in Paris On is on rue Marx Dormoy in the 18th arrondissement. It is particular relevant at this time of year. Those who have spent the winter in France may be familiar with Les Pyréneens, a chocolate that appears in the shops only during the Christmas period. But few [...]
Bored of macaroons? Totally over cupcakes? Looking for another sweet and cute way to over-indulge? Popelini, a recent addition to the hippidy-hip Northern Marais neighbourhood, might just have the answer. Selling nothing but bite-size choux à la crème (which sounds far more elegant than its English translation of cream puff), Popelini provides Paris with an alternative [...]
The Hilton Arc de Triomphe has installed a Tattinger-sponsored ephemeral champagne bar in their courtyard. From now through January 15, guests can enjoy swank sipping inside a snow globe. In this unseasonably warm winter, faux snow and Christmas trees add a welcome holiday feel. Within, it’s a white, light, bright winter wonderland. Fake fur throws [...]
