Following Julia Child

L’Epicerie Fine (Rive Gauche)

March 8, 2010

Just 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…

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Amorino

March 8, 2010

For one of the best treats under 4 Euros, go to Amorino for fresh gelato. There is a large selection of flavors which often vary according to the season. Amorino always has a few staple fruit flavors – mango, strawberry, raspberry, mandarin, peach as well as rich…

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Jeusselin

March 8, 2010

Jeusselin, on Rue Cler, has specialized in serving the finest fresh foie gras since 1937. Julia Child would have come here to buy foie gras, cured meats, fresh pork and other delicacies. I first started coming with my labrador, Truman, who, at the time, was…

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La Fromagerie Cler

March 6, 2010

In 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,…

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Au Pied de Cochon

March 3, 2010

Open 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…

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Dehillerin

March 3, 2010

Since 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…

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