Monumental Dining Over Paris
The ultimate lunch in Paris should begin with the crème de la crème. Discover the beauty and elegance of Chef Alan Ducasse’s Jules Verne Restaurant. By MLiss A Hinshaw There are many places to dine and celebrate a special occasion in Paris, and the Jules Verne Restaurant is the crème de la crème. Located on the...
Up into the Eiffel Tower to dine in Jules Verne
It isn’t every day I get invited to a birthday luncheon at the famous Jules Verne restaurant in the Eiffel Tower. I delightedly accepted the invitation to celebrate a dear friend’s special occasion. Located 400 ft. up from ground level of this lattice steel work of art, a special elevator with attendant is required to...
Can there be any better bread than in France?
What would France be without their famous breads? One could do an entire trip learning about the breads, the process and notably, the awards bakers strive to win. Average consumption is nearly a baguette a day for each person and when it’s vacation time in August, by law, certain boulangeries must remain open. Poilane has...
Chocolate heaven in Paris
Looking in the windows of La Maison du Chocolat, the exquisite chocolates and éclairs called to me. Once entering the tiny shop, the colored walls and lighting melted with the confections filled with ganache. No picture taking was allowed inside the store. La Maison is known for éclairs filled with butter cream and one bite...
French cookware and famous people
Its hallowed ground and a shrine for cooks, after all, Julia Child made it her go to place when she needed kitchen items. Her picture is prominently displayed and I couldn’t help but have a moment of silence for this legendary person. E. Dehillerin, near the Louvre Museum, has specialized in cookware and every imaginable...
Gourmet food tour brings it all together
How could I not take the gourmet walking tour to learn and sample cheese and bread, and a few pastries? Tour guide Caroline Bujeau, said French food is all about fermentation to make the best flavors for bread, wine and cheese. So true. I mingled with cheese mongers in Laurent Dubois Cheese Shop which has...
chicken liver or green peppercorn gravy, it’s good
A busy intersection across the street from a Metro line with cars whizzing by continuously honking horns as I sat outside at a bistro table made me realize, I really was in Paris. Le Relais de Venise “Son Entrecote” Le Relais De Venise Son Entrecôte on Boulevard Pereire, has one dinner selection on their menu...
