The food in Paris is world famous and justly so. It’s not only insanely delicious, but represent centuries of history, culinary tradition, artistry and science. Explore the classics as well as new varieties.
The Salon du Chocolat is a yearly fête looked forward to by Parisians and visitors to Paris alike. It's held in the Fall over Halloween and the Toussaint holiday and for chocolate lovers, it's the signature event of the season. Go early to avoid the Toussaint weekend...
Angelina's Tearoom on rue de Rivoli across the street from the Tuileries is a Paris institution dating back to the Belle Époque when Austrian Antoine Rumpelmayer opened it in 1903. Initially it was called Rumpelmayer's and you'll see it mentioned in many biographies...
Ever since I first saw this oddly-shaped, oddly-named pastry in the local pâtisseries, I’ve been curious about it. There are several versions of its history on the internet and I'd be interested if you’ve heard of any others. Version #1. It was created by Stohrer’s, a...
Une gougère, made with chou pastry and gruyère cheese, is a Burgundy specialty. It's different from the little puff pastry appetizers you find in the US. Those are often small, pinball-sized thingies that are perfect as hors d'œuvres. But the Bourguignonne variety are...
I noticed this vegetable in a Paris marché a few years ago but didn’t have the French language skills to ask what the heck it was. It's not common in the US, although you can find it Northern California, foodie capital of the West. I especially love its geometry and...
Le Baron Rouge wine bar is a jumping part of the Marché d’Aligre scene, especially on weekends when it’s wall-to-wall people inside with lines and crowds outside. Sunday you can barely squeeze through the mass of people to reach the zinc bar and order a glass of wine....
Marché d’Aligre in the 12th arrondissement grew up around the abbey of Saint-Antoine-des-Champs which dates back to the 12th century. Originally it was called the Petite Halle and leased to butchers until other vendors and hay merchants made inroads. A formal marché...
What do you do in Paris when it's cold and rainy? You eat cassoulet! Cassoulet is a traditional meal from southwestern France made from beans and meat (usually sausage, pork and duck). It's a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of food and was perfect for the wet day. So...