Having a glass of wine in France is like having water in the US (unless you’re in California). In fact, you’ll rarely be offered water when dining in Paris. On this Bastille Day, I thought it was fitting to finally finish my last post on Paris and write about the French tradition of wine consumption,…
Here’s my long-awaited list of other places to try in Paris: Spring The first buzzed about NY-style restaurant goes back to the limited seating that was started at Spring. Though Daniel Rose, an American born in Chicago, never cooked in the U.S., his style of cooking is arguably very New York. My meal at Spring was…
Rows of ripe tomatoes, pink radishes, ginger and chanterelles beckon hungry shoppers. Dungeness crabs occasionally move, alluding to the freshness of the nearby turbot. Or as you stroll through the market, perhaps a fresh chicken or pig’s head or feet for dinner? And to start, there’s a myriad of terrines and pates to choose from,…
Much has been written about the trendy places to eat in Paris now. In fact, every other Travel section of the NY Times seems to focus on Paris. It’s a reciprocal love affair, as I’ve noted in Part 1. On everyone’s list this summer was Frenchie, from Gregory Marchand, which opened in 2009 and has…
As I walked through the streets of Paris, I noticed shops selling bagels, cupcakes and cinnamon rolls. From food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants, the presence of America was everywhere. At times, I had to question whether I was in New York (or more specifically Brooklyn) when I stepped out of the Metro. There were no…
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