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Paris Diary: I love French Aperitifs (mostly)

Posted on 22 March 2016 by andyq

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

Posted on 16 March 2016 by andyq

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

Posted on 14 March 2016 by andyq

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

Posted on 6 March 2016 by andyq

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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Les Delices de Beaubourg and the Marais

Posted on 28 February 2016 by andyq

The delights of eating in Paris are so numerous, that sometimes it helps just to limit yourself to one category (a perfect macaron, say) or one area. So, if you’ve finished seeing one of the Pompidou Centre’s world-class art exhibitions, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Patrick Modiano’s Paris Nocturne

Posted on 28 February 2016 by andyq

Paris Nocturne by Patrick Modiano My rating: 3 of 5 stars I’ve been meaning to read something by Modiano since he won the Nobel prize. I finally decided, as I’ve just arrived back in Paris, to start with Paris Nocturnes. … Continue reading →

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Paris Diary: Les Cyclades, Beaubourg

Posted on 27 February 2016 by andyq

I’m not sure what other countries regularly have animals in restaurants, but it’s not a common sight in Australia and Canada. But there is something rather charming about how this cute dog hopped up to take his place at the … Continue reading →

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Paris Diary: Les Fêtes Galantes

Posted on 22 February 2016 by andyq

Les Fêtes Galantes is a tiny restaurant in the shadow of the Pantheon with an Egyptian chef named Bibi. It is also very very good. This evening, after my very first day back at work in Paris, I thought it … Continue reading →

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Paris Diary: Jacques Genin’s sweets

Posted on 21 February 2016 by andyq

Paris is all about little discoveries and getting lost, I think. My pal Greg’s recommendation for a croissant was that it was across from Jacques Genin, and so of course, I had to discover Jacques Genin. The internet told me … Continue reading →

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What is the best croissant in Paris?

Posted on 21 February 2016 by andyq

So, when Greg Plowes gives me a food or drink recommendation, I don’t fark around. Greg was a waiter at Tetsuya’s, one of Sydney’s best restaurants, and ascended the ranks to become chief sommelier, and is now part of David … Continue reading →

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