Victoire Boulangerie Pâtisserie: Parisian Baking with Soul
Victoire is a small neighborhood boulangerie pâtisserie near Place des Saint Pères, and I genuinely liked that it feels local rather than polished for visitors. It is not a flashy artisan lab or a trend driven bakery. It is a charming, traditional spot that focuses on doing the classics properly....
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Navigating the Paris Food Scene: Tips and Tactics for Foodservice Professionals
Paris: The gastronomic capital of the world To call Paris a culinary hotspot is a bit of an understatement. Since the 20th century, French cuisine has been practically synonymous with fine dining; even the words ‘chef’ and ‘cuisine’ come from French. French techniques, French dishes, and French chefs became world...
A Culinary Guide to Pastry Shops in Paris
If you find yourself fortunate enough to be exploring the charming streets of Paris, merely reading about the mouthwatering baked delights this city is known for won’t suffice. It’s time to put your tastebuds to the ultimate test and engage in some delightful field research as I recently have. From...
Top 5 Foods to Try in Strasbourg
As soon as you arrive in Strasbourg, you’ll notice that the city is unlike any other in France. Everything from the architecture to the language still bears a strong Germanic influence, due to the Alsace region at one point falling under German rule. In fact, Strasbourg only became part of...
Bakeries are an essential part of French life, and you can’t leave Paris without visiting at least one, although it’s very easy to try more! Whether you are looking for a crispy baguette, delicious dessert or the best pastries in Paris, here are our picks of where to go. 1....
How and What to Order at a Parisian Pâtisserie
For all their beauty, a Parisian pâtisserie can be a daunting place. With so many sparkling confections laid before you, how do you know where to start? While a classic croissant is always a good order, there are many delights to discover if you’re willing to branch out and butcher a few words. We’ve...
Moroccan Couscous is One of The Most Parisian Dishes You Can Eat
When you think of Parisian food, you probably imagine a crusty baguette in the basket of a bicycle, a market-stall heaving with artisanal cheeses, a plate of escargot with melted butter and garlic or a display of dainty pastel macarons in the window of a boulangerie.
7 Very European Food Festivals
Art, music, architecture – these are just three of the things you might associate with the continent of Europe – but there’s so much more to it than that. (And we’re not talking about literature, language or philosophy either) Let’s look at some of the weird and wonderful things Europeans...
20 of Eating Europe’s Favorite Chefs from across Europe
What makes a chef popular or one of our “favorites”? This wasn’t such an easy list to compile. Sure, I could list top restaurants or chefs that have achieved the much coveted Michelin star, but this rating doesn’t necessarily make a chef popular or loved. Over recent years, television has...
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