If you're in Paris and still aren't sure where to get your turkey on Thursday, 52 Martinis has a few great suggestions for where to find that special meal. Some options are traditional, some offer a French twist on the classic American dishes and one is calling itself...
I just finished a 3-hour dinner with friends at Louis, Stéphane Pitré's restaurant, Louis, in Paris's 9th arrondissement. Stéphane Pitré is an exceptionally talented chef who offers a truly creative cuisine, coupled with a warm and friendly welcome. I'll let the...
If you haven't already seen Anthony Bourdain's take on Paris, I highly recommend seeing his Paris episode of The Layover! Here is the link. (And thanks to Cheryl for finding this link that should work from the U.S.--the first link is only viewable outside the U.S.) He...
Looking for some American comfort food in Paris but with a French gourmet twist? X Last month, I tried the Grilled Cheese Factory in the Marais. It definitely exceeded my expectations. In addition to a traditional grilled cheese sandwich, they offer about 10...
There's a great new café just a few minutes' walk from my Marais apartment, on one of my favorite streets, rue du Pont Louis-Philippe. And not only does this café serve the usual coffee and baked goods, the owners also offer bike rentals and bike tours through their...
La Fourchette, or The Fork, is a dining reservations website that allows you to book a table (in English or in French) for a number of eating establishments throughout numerous European cities, including Paris. Fork sculpture in Vevey, Switzerland (Lake Geneva) When...
Spring is here and that means it's terrace season in Paris! Last summer, I had tea with some friends at the Maison de L'Amérique Latine in Saint-Germain. This Latin cultural center houses exhibits and events, but it is also home to one of Paris's nicer restaurants and...
There's a new café in Saint-Germain that makes for a perfect stop for afternoon tea or ....who doesn't love gelato? My good friend Magda introduced me to this little gem this summer. With its white marble and gold decor and intricate and thoughtful food presentation,...
On Monday, I had the great honor of assisting with the launch of the updated restaurant guide, Le Pudlo Alsace 2015 by Gilles Pudlowski. Les Haras and its incredible central staircase The event, organized by Le Pudlo and by Sonia Dupuis's Cook and Com, was held at...
In addition to my Paris Weekender blog, I am a contributor to the AngloInfo site for Paris & Île-de-France. If you are not already familiar with AngloInfo, you should be! It's a fantastic resource for expats everywhere. AngloInfo is active in over 100 regions and...
