The latest news on the food and wine scene in Paris
The Hamburger Trend
While traveling in the USA, people have been asking me what is new in Paris and surprised when I tell them American-style hamburgers are making waves. They respond with, “But who goes to Paris to eat a hamburger?” Although burgers may not be on the top of their list – it certainly is for some [...]
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Spring’s Wines Direct from Paris to the USA
Great news for those of you who have loved the wines at Restaurant Spring or the boutique tastings enough to wish you had some at home. The wine team headed by Josh Adler has just launched the Spring Wine Club USA to ship your favorite bottles via air freight directly from Paris and then UPS [...]
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Bistro Paul Bert Set to Open “La Vie en Rouge” Wine Bar
While I was waiting for an Australian journalist at the bar of Bistro Paul Bert, my buddy Bertrand Aboyneau – the owner – opened a bottle and shared a little ham as he showed me ten pages of future plans designed by French rock star architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte who has created the Paul Bert’s latest project, [...]
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Events: Natural Wine Tasting, Philou Foie & Marché des Producteurs
Tis’ the season for lots of fun events to sample some of France’s best food and wine! Monday December 5th: Autour d’un Verre Natural Wine Tasting. Kevin Black over at Autour d’un Verre is hosting a natural wine tasting from 11 am – 8 pm where you can meet and drink with wine makers Catherine [...]
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Opening Soon: Bistro Albion
Chef Matt Ong and bartender Hayden Clout have left Fish la Boissonnerie after ten great years to open their own place in the 10th – a French gastro pub bottle shop concept named Albion. Great choice in location too as this area is hot right now; Albion is just steps away from Vivant, L’Office and [...]
Hot off the Press! Le Fooding Awards and Guide 2012
What exactly is Le Fooding? Even if you haven’t heard of the groundbreaking organization started in 1999 by French journalists Alexandre Cammas and Emmanuel Rubin who famously coined the contraction of “food” and “feeling” – everyone has at one time said these words before, “So, what do you feel like eating tonight?” Le Fooding did [...]
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Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrivé!
File this under “News You Can Drink!” Today marks the 60th year that the Beaujolais Nouveau is celebrated in wine bars and bistros throughout France (and the rest of the world thanks to Georges Duboeuf). It is an annual traditional where at the stroke of midnight on the 3rd Thursday of November, the villages in [...]
New French Bistro Cookbook
What a gorgeous day we were blessed with to launch the new book written by Bistro Paul Bert’s Bertrand Auboyneau and France’s revered food critic François Simon. As an homage to the classic French bistro, Auboyneau offers a selection of the Paul Bert’s finest seasonal recipes, François explains the ten essentials that make -or break- [...]
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Season Opener: Coquilles Saint-Jacques
In the same spirit that Beaujolais Nouveau is announced – Parisian poissonneries proudly debuted their Coquilles St. Jacques from either Normandy or Brittany yesterday for the official launch of scallop season – some even added the announcement to their facebook page! Did you know that this seasonal bi-valve mollusc sports a roe that indicates the [...]
The Hidden Kitchen to Open Wine Bar-Restaurant Verjus
It couldn’t happen to nicer folks – Laura Adrian and Braden Perkins from the wildly popular Hidden Kitchen Supper Club are going from private to public, working through the nights to soon open their new venture, Wine Bar & Restaurant Verjus. Located on the historic Palais Royale, you can expect a delicious continuation of Braden’s cooking [...]
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Restaurant Spring Resumes Lunch Service
After taking a short break, Daniel Rose’s team at Restaurant Spring have resumed serving lunch on Wednesday – Friday, giving diners three additional opportunities to grab a seat. Since they receive over 800 requests a day, try calling just before the lunch and dinner hours for your best chances of having the phone answered. Restaurant [...]
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Le Comptoir’s Menu in English
It is no secret that visitors make a beeline for Yves Camdeborde’s popular Le Comptoir left bank bistro when they come to Paris – often waiting in line for the next available table because of the first-come first-serve no reservation policy during the day. The general appeal is seasonal comfort food and fantastic people watching from [...]