Following Julia
Le Cordon Bleu is perhaps the most famous cooking school in the world, and its most famous graduate, Julia Child, passed despite flunking her first test. The school remains a popular international culinary school, though most French chefs go to professional trade…
Read MoreI had a friend of mine and his wife over for dinner while they were visiting Paris. As my I knew they savor the finer things in life, I made sure to pay a visit to Marie-Anne Cantin for a…
Read MoreJust around the corner from Rue Cler is one of the best small epicerie shops in Paris, where you can buy olive oils, vinegars, teas, coffee, spices, high-quality canned tuna, chocolates and other specialty items. The owner is very friendly and helpful, as are his…
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 MoreOn Rue Bourgogne, directly behind Assemblée Nationale, sits Tante Margeurite. Barely noticeable from the outside, this smart restaurant with its modern and sleek interior offers excellent traditional French cuisine and is one of the more surprising great finds we have come…
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