Discover Paris’ exciting new culinary scene at these forward-thinking Batignolles restaurants. Once an offbeat residential area, Batignolles has become a trendy Bobo (bourgeois meets bohemian) neighborhood over the past few years. This quartier is the perfect place for eclectic dining in bistros and restaurants frequented by food-loving locals. We’ve put together a guide of our […]
5 Parks & Green Spaces in Paris You Have to See to Believe
Join us for a stroll through some of the most amazing parks in Paris. When it comes to parks in Paris, there’s a lot to choose from: the French capital is home to more than 400 green spaces with a quarter million trees among them. From the delightfully classic to the more unusual parks, here […]
5 Best Kosher Restaurants in Paris You Don’t Want to Miss
With a Jewish population of almost half a million, Paris has no shortage of great kosher restaurants. The choice can be overwhelming: traditional French, Middle Eastern and Israeli cuisines are all fighting for attention. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Keep reading for the best kosher eats in Paris. For the uninitiated, kosher restaurants don’t […]
Behind the Bite: Macarons
This post is part of our Behind the Bite series: deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. One bite and you’re hooked. First the delicate crunch followed by a lusciously chewy center and a creamy finish. Ethereally light and airy, the diminutive classic version can be popped in your mouth whole […]
6 Best Wine Bars in Paris That You’ll Never Want to Leave
We can all agree: in France wine is important. When 6 p.m. rolls around, the wine bars of Paris start to fill up. Colleagues finishing work jostle at the traditional zinc bars and sunny sidewalks become scattered with drinkers basking in the evening rays.The tiny wine bars of Paris come alive—it’s a city-wide convivial moment […]
The Five Food Markets in Paris No Trip Would Be Complete Without
You may think your town has a thriving farmer’s market scene, but you haven’t been to a Paris food market yet. If you’re lucky enough to stay in an apartment with a petite Parisian kitchen, you won’t want to skip a trip to the market. The traditional French shopping experience is a process. Sure, you […]
5 Michelin Star Restaurants in Paris That Are Actually Worth Your Time
Boasting 114 Michelin star restaurants, only Tokyo beats Paris in the list of cities with the most starred establishments. With so many to choose from, not to mention long waiting lists and high prices, it can be hard to know where to splash out. To make things easier, here we round up our top five […]
Our Favorite Paris Restaurants by Neighborhood: Belleville
A distinctive neighborhood in the northeast corner of Paris, Belleville is a perfect, non-touristy destination for foodies. Until 1860, Belleville was actually an independent, working-class village, home to farmers and winemakers. Today, following waves of immigration in the 20th century, the hilltop district has become one of Paris’ most artistically vibrant and ethnically diverse areas. […]
Paris Then & Now: The Bouillons of Paris
There are many cool restaurants in Paris with seasonal menus, understated decor and hushed dining rooms. A bouillon is not that kind of place. Instead, a bouillon is an eatery that harkens back to another era of Parisian dining—when the menu never changed, the service was snappy and the dining room was big, loud and […]
Behind the Bite: Croque Monsieur
Think of France’s croque monsieur as the lovechild of a grilled cheese and a ham and cheese sandwich. Ham and gruyere are sandwiched between two slices of white bread, topped with béchamel sauce, and broiled. Served with a green salad, it’s a common, quick-and-easy Sunday supper for many French families. Photo Credit: Kayhadrin, Text Overlay: […]