Month: March 2010
My Parisian friend Sylvie recently asked me if I had been to Gerard Mulot to try the best croissants in Paris. I sheepishly told her I didn’t know of Gerard Mulot, nor that it had the best croissants, but assured her…
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As George Bernard Shaw said, “there is no love sincerer than the love of food.â€Â And as Jacques Pepin, one of France’s greatest chefs noted, “nothing is more gratifying for a cook than to see people enjoying their food.â€Â At Chez Dumonet,…
Read MoreIn the middle of Julia Child’s favorite shopping street in Paris, Rue Cler, lies La Fromagerie Cler, a must for cheese fans, with a stand on the exterior of the store showcasing many of its cheeses for sale. As most cheese shops go,…
Read MoreOpen all hours of the day, every day of the week, this old-fashioned brasserie is perfect for a mid-day snack after shopping at nearby stores like Dehillerin, or after a late night out, for an early morning rejuvenation of coffee and…
Read MoreThis toy store, in the beautiful Galerie Vivienne, is perfect for tiny tots to 12 year-olds, with lots of little gadgets and trick toys, and other unique items that will please your kids. Perfect as your entry point to Galerie Vivienne, or…
Read MoreSince 1850 this wine store, which also sells sweets, chocolate and gourmet food has been pleasing Parisians with a taste for the best of everything. It is a great store where children can admire the baskets of chocolate, sucettes (lollipops) and other…
Read MoreThis salon de thé is inside of Galerie Vivienne and offers seating within the restaurant or more charming terrasse seating within the Galerie. You can sit down for coffee, tea and a dessert of cheesecake, brownies, or more, or enjoy a full-length breakfast or lunch. Open seven days…
Read MoreSince 1820, Dehillerin has been offering top chefs and serious gourmands professional quality kitchen supplies. All kinds of gadgets, knives, copper pots, sauté pans and giant-sized soup pots are available. Beautiful skewers with brass figurines of cows, fish, lambs, pigs and…
Read MoreThis old-fashioned bistro is a nice little stop from in Galerie Vivienne for lunch or dinner. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, it offers traditional dishes in a nostalgic atmosphere.
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