Rendez-vous à Paris

Vogue and Hôtel de Crillon: Drink in the Fashion

The magazine Vogue and the luxurious Hôtel de Crillon are offering something new and ultra-tendence during Fashion Week: a top-model bar! Vogue Le Bar will be the “it” spot from 04 March to 13 March. Dine like a fashion industry pro as you watch the runways live on a big screen. Sip a vegetable smoothie (oh so [...]

Valentine’s Day Indulgence at L’Hotel

I love L'Hotel in Saint Germain des Pres. I love its rich colors, dim lighting, and its old-world charm meets modern elegance feel. Plus, it was the home to Oscar Wilde during his final days in Paris (although given his financial debt at the time, I doubt L'Hotel was a small luxury hotel when he lived there). Just having a cocktail in the small bar nestled amongst the bookcases is an experience to be had. So, when I think of a romantic Valentine's treat, I think of L'Hotel.

JULHES: Fine Food

But I have discovered an excellent caterer in the 10th area with 4 shops dedicated to fine food: Julhès Paris. At Julhès Paris you will find baked goods, wines, cheeses, pies, precious whiskies, honey, marmelades,and local produce. And on December 19, don't miss the champagne festival!

Foie Gras “maison”

On Saturday I tasted a delicious foie gras "maison" made by the chef of the restaurant "Le Café Qui Parle" in Montmartre.

The Best Chocolate in the World

French chocolate is the best in the world. French chocolatiers use the best cocoa beans unearthed in the depths of the planet: dark, milk, ganache or praline. The best way to enjoy them is to enjoy.

Invitation to the “Maison Blanche”

Maison Blanche restaurant (White house) is a famous restaurant in Paris on rue Montaigne, the most fashionable street in Paris. To go to the restaurant, you have to take the lift to the roof of the building.

Thanksgiving in Paris

I love Thanksgiving.  It has always been my favorite holiday.  There are no presents involved, just good food, family and sometimes a family friend.  And I don’t find all the family drama on Thanksgiving as I do at Christmas with its odd surprises (What?  You have a new child? Again?) and trivial rifts (What? Mommy’s [...]

Celebrate the New Beaujolais: Thursday 19th November

After Halloween and before Christmas, November is very sad...it is why the winemakers in Beaujolais area dreamed up the "Beaujolais Nouveau"!

Bénédictine : Plants You Drink!

Two years ago, I went to Fécamp to spend New Year's Eve with friends. We saw people actually swimming in the sea! But we prefered visiting the Palais de la Bénédictine. That's less sporty!

Hédiard: 155 years of Exotic Taste

At the place de la Madeleine, even if you are not hungry, your mouth waters as you pass Fauchon, la Maison du la Truffe, Prunier Café, Nicolas, ...and Hédiard.