Éclair de Génie: Paris’s Sweetest Spot for High-End Éclairs
When I first walked into Éclair de Génie, I already knew I wasn’t just entering another pastry shop. Paris is full of patisseries, but this is among the best, and there’s something instantly magnetic about this place. The moment I saw the golden letters under the deep blue awning and...
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The 5 Best Food Markets in Paris
You’d be mistaken to think that posh restaurants and fancy eateries are the only places to eat in Paris. One of the French capital’s best-kept secrets is its vast array of food markets, which serve delicious local fresh produce and mouthwatering street food. Since moving to Rome in 2009, I’ve...
The 5 Best Cheese Shops in Paris
While dozens of cities claim to boast the planet’s finest cheese, few contenders can match the offerings available along the streets of Paris. Pretty much every pocket of the city has a stellar line-up of cheesemongers, each bringing something different to the table. The French capital is already a foodie...
The 9 Best Chocolate Shops in Paris
In a city famed for its world-class cheese, flaky croissants, and delightful steak frites, Paris should be on every avid foodie’s wish list. But one thing Paris doesn’t get enough credit for is its incredible chocolate shops. It’s a dream location for chocolate lovers looking to satisfy their sweet tooth....
Paris is the home of flaky croissants, garlicky escargots, colorful macarons, redraw steak tartare, and wagon wheels of cheese. One thing Parisians hold close to their hearts is their cuisine is so unique, people flock from all over the world to get the chance to chew on a crispy baguette...
8 Best Restaurants in Montmartre
Experience the very best of charming Montmartre by reserving a table at one of these restaurants, serving traditional French cuisines in enchanting environments. Montmartre is famous for the Sacré-Coeur church, cobbled streets and dimly lit wine bars that made me feel as though I had stepped back in time. This...
Navigating the Paris Food Scene: Tips and Tactics for Foodservice Professionals
Paris: The gastronomic capital of the world To call Paris a culinary hotspot is a bit of an understatement. Since the 20th century, French cuisine has been practically synonymous with fine dining; even the words ‘chef’ and ‘cuisine’ come from French. French techniques, French dishes, and French chefs became world...
Bakeries are an essential part of the Parisian lifestyle. Crispy baguettes, multigrain Pain aux Céréales, leafy shaped Fougasses, and gluten-free takes on traditional French snacks are just some of my favorite parts of visiting a boulangerie. Having visited Paris more times than I can count on my hands and participated...
The 8 Best Restaurants in Le Marais Paris in 2024
From the tiny bistros that fill the backstreets of Saint Germain, offering three-course meals for under €12, to the venues that exude luxury and decadence with a view over the shining lights of the Eiffel Tower, Paris is certainly a foodie haven. And nowhere is better for a memorable meal...
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