Paris is a beautiful city to visit. Instead of looking at the magnificent structure of the Eiffel Tower, have a leisurely breakfast on top and take in the view. Make sure you visit their famous museum, the Louvre. But Paris has a lot to offer to the novice tourist or the avid museum tourist. They [...]
This originally appeared in the 10 best of everything. That’s just what it describes when it comes to french pastry establishments in the USA, France and Italy. It explains why they are considered so unique and deserve to be in the top 10. It has mouth watering reviews on assorted creations and also includes wonderful [...]
The Pigs doesn’t sound like a great place to hang out for a beer but to their surprise it was a great hangout. It offers the regular menu of beers and wines, plus several indoor creations. The owner and operator has a great deal of experience serving the clientele and offering a great variety to [...]
Randy at writes about discovering a great alternative lodging option in the heart of Paris. After a problem with a hostel, he used roomarama.com to find a new short-term rental. The studio apartment was nicely located in the historic Latin Quarter, near Notre Dame. Randy was impressed by the rental’s amenities, and the price was [...]
The writer shares a visit to the outdoor market near the Eiffel Tower and other top tourist spots. Known as the President Wilson Market to many, the writer thought it would be a tourist trap but instead found a wonderful food market used by locals to buy their honey, oysters, cheese, and other staples of [...]
A travel writer describes a lunch she was invited to attend prepared by Chef Dan Barber. The lunch featured specially breads and meats that not only taste incredible but also give you all the essential nutrients. The breeding process described shows why it is a benefit to farmers, chefs and customers. The article explains Dan [...]
The oldest bakery in Paris is going to close at the end of the year. The bakery (boulangerie) has sold baked goods on the site for over 200 years, but the owner says he can no longer make ends meet. Owner Claude Esnault wanted to sell the bakery to a younger friend, but it did [...]
This is a wonderful description of visiting Paris at Christmas time. It begins with a summary of a food walking tour taken one week before Christmas. The words and pictures show a lot of the magic that were felt. It goes beyond the fun of the markets and includes a full day of scenes and [...]
The largest exhibition of Salvador Dali’s work since 1979 will run in Paris through March. Around 200 of Dali’s works will be featured. Long lines of people are expected. The 1979 showing had over 900,000 visitors, and even in the midst of the current economic situation, the demand for art exhibitions remains strong. Read the [...]
A review of the restaurant Vivant Table in Paris give vivid descriptions of the dining experience. The décor includes beautiful tile work. A new menu is printed each day and includes wine suggestions. English is not spoken by the waitstaff, so be prepared for that. The meal included several courses, some of which were adequate [...]