Monthly Archives: March 2016

Les Delices du Rue du Bac, Paris

My latest advice for anyone visiting Paris is to combine art with pastries, two things that Paris excels at. After hanging out in Beaubourg for three weeks, I moved to a little chambre de bonne on the left bank and … Continue reading

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Paris Food Adventures: A La Pomponnette, Montmartre

Here’s the thing: oysters. Being March, a month with an ‘R’ in it means that it’s still oyster season here in France, and a woman at work had recommended that I try some. So it was convenient that it was … Continue reading

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Paris Food Diary: Le Bistrot de Paris

On my better half’s first night in Paris this year, I thought we should go to a traditional French bistrot… and with the apt name ‘Le Bistrot de Paris’, and boasting famous clients like Serge Gainsbourg, this seemed like the … Continue reading

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Paris Diary: Aligot D’Aubrac Au Chaudron

So, outside the fancy cheese shop in my neighbourhood, Androuet, last Saturday was a woman involved in an intriguing and possibly delicious activity. On approach, I saw a large cauldron of elastic, doughy material, and learned that it was a … Continue reading

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Paris Diary: I love French Aperitifs (mostly)

I love that France has all these aperitifs which are not so well-known outside of its borders. I’ve found them mostly very delicious, and it feels rather sophisticated to have a swig of something with a nice name to finish … Continue reading

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Paris Food Adventures: Cheese Please

The awesomeness of French cheese is overwhelming. How does one try them all? How does one know where to start? I don’t know! But I can try. I missed out blogging on cheese last trip to Paris, although I might … Continue reading

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Paris Food Adventures: Jaja, Marais

My experience with eating in Paris is that there are SO many restaurants and bars that although you may be lucky, it really helps to have a recommendation or review. I hang out on La Fourchette/The Fork, which is incredibly … Continue reading

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Paris Diary: Back Vélibing

I’m happy to be back on my Vélib in Paris. Away for a year, I renewed my card by internet, and the first time back I tried it, it worked no problem. As before, I find the bikes in great … Continue reading

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