Dec 31st, 2009 by haveninparis
Our friend Zeva Bellel at Paris by Appointment Only has let us in on a great list of lesser known champagnes for 2010. Compiled by blogger and wine consultant Sharon Bowman, these bottles will help you kick off 2010 in style.
Illustration by Fabrice Fortin for Paris By Appointment Only™
Text by Sharon Bowman
One of the greatest pleasures in daily life is something that allows us to slip outside of daily life. Champagne transports us in a way that still wines do not. The distinctive sound of a cork popping, heard across a city courtyard or a bustling wine bar, immediately turns heads and piques desire and appetite. It conjures up images of pleasure and sparkling indulgence. But why let others have all the fun? It’s the holiday season, and now is the time to start (or continue) a happy little habit that will make any event a little more festive. Continue Reading »
Tags: 2010, auge, bacchus & ariane, champagne, drappier brut nature sans soufre, huet petillant, jacques lassaigne, jacques selosse rose, la derneire goutte, lavinia, legrand filles & fils, les papilles, new year's, Paris By Appointment Only, sharon bowman, tarlant cuvee louis, vignes de montgueux, Zeva Bellel
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Dec 29th, 2009 by haveninparis
Text by Simone Blaser
It has to be said. There is only a smattering of spots in Paris that have attracted the crème de la crème of French society as steadily and as constantly as the Parisian cemeteries. Cimetière Montmartre, Montparnasse, and Père Lachaise all boast a “who’s who” of French history.
How different it feels to be in a French cemetery! None of the sterility, none of the rows neat like lines of crops, less of the impending doom of the American graveyard. In Paris, cemeteries are like outdoor museums filled with the sculpture-graves of the wealthy and important, myriad unknowns, and of course, intellectual artistic superstars.
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Tags: alice b. toklas, cemeteries paris, degas, francois truffaut, gertrude stein, guillaume appollinaire, jean-paul sartre, jim morrison, man ray, montmartre cemetery, montparnasse cemetery, oscar wilde, pere lachaise cemetery, samuel beckett, serge gainsbourg, simone de beauvoir
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Dec 28th, 2009 by haveninparis
www.maisons-champagne.com
Text by Tory Hoen
Stocking up on supplies for your New Year’s Eve feast? Don’t forget to swing by the stylish Marché des Gastronomes (in the 9th) to pick up some foie gras, smoked salmon, truffles, caviar, oysters, and traditional holiday desserts. Special champagne tastings are being offered on Wednedsay, December 30 (5-8pm) and Thursday, December 31 (5-8pm). This is the spot to discover great champagnes from smaller producers, so swing by—if not to buy, at least to taste…
Le Marché des Gastronomes. 9, place Pigalle, 75009. Tel: 01 80 06 85 56.
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Tags: caviar, champagne and paris, champagne tasting, foie gras, food shopping paris, Marche des Gastronomes, oysters, Pigalle, smoked salmon, truffles
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Dec 27th, 2009 by haveninparis
Text & Photos by Erica Berman
Finally a neigborhood bistro in Montmartre! I can now stumble down my 5 flights of stairs and walk around the corner and experience Paris bistro dining at its best. Le Miroir serving crusty bread, fresh fish, meat and produce is a wonderful spot for a long lunch or a charming dinner. I enjoy their authentic French dishes with a twist, homemade desserts, friendly service and daily specials. Tucked into a small side street in Montmartre, the restaurant’s simple decor and cozy ambiance make for an ideal stop for a a meal in the heart of one of the best neighborhoods in Paris. Le Miroir aims to please and pleased I most certainly was.
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Dec 25th, 2009 by haveninparis
Backstage at the Moulin Rouge. Photo: arras-france.com
Text by Tory Hoen
What are you doing for New Year’s Eve? This recurring question inevitably divides the population into two camps: those who want to hit the streets and party ‘til the break of dawn, and those who would prefer to hibernate at home until the mayhem subsides. Happily, there are plenty of options for both the revelers and the hibernators (and for those who fall somewhere in between). If you’re lucky enough to be ringing in 2010 in Paris, we have some ideas for you! Continue Reading »
Tags: 2010, bon marche, cabaret paris, Champs-Elysées, eiffel tower, grande epicerie, jules verne, lido, mama shelter, Montmartre, moulin rouge, new year's, new year's eve in paris, sacre coeur, tory hoen
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Dec 22nd, 2009 by haveninparis
Our friend Wendy Lyn (of The Paris Kitchen) shares of one of her favorite Christmas traditions: Poilâne’s irresistible shortbread cookie ornaments… for decorating, eating, or both!
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Text and Photos by Wendy Lyn
As soon as the first “sapin de Noël” (Christmas tree) appears on the city sidewalks, I know that is my cue to go to the Poilâne bakery for the pretty all-natural shortbread cookie ornaments.
Parisians have adored this tiny shop since 1932, queing for buttery crossiants, apple tarts, shortbread cookies called “punitions,” walnut scones and boule miche breads made in the wood burning ovens downstairs. During Christmas, it is especially charming — practically raining cookies and tempting customers with heavenly aromas wafting out of the door. Continue Reading » |
Tags: christmas cookies, christmas foods, christmas in paris, Poilane, poilane bakery, sugar cookies, The Paris Kitchen, Wendy Lyn
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Dec 20th, 2009 by haveninparis
Although Paris is a fantastic city to visit at any time of the year, it is particularly magical around Christmas. Whether it’s the twinkling street lights, the holiday markets or the smells of delicious rich foods escaping from apartment and restaurant windows, it’s hard to ignore a holiday spirit that revolves (refreshingly) more around food than around the piggy bank.
L’Internaute.fr; Le Site de L’Evenementiel.com
Text by Geneviève Sandifer
For many, Christmas celebrations in France are centered around a heaping family meal served as dinner on the Eve, or as lunch on Christmas day. Oysters and champagne, foie gras and roasted capon, smoked salmon and Bûche de Noel… many figure-conscious Parisians will diet before and after les fêtes simply in order to make room for all the delicious yuletide specialties. Not partaking in the seasonal gluttony could be interpreted as a lack of joie de vivre; in order to save yourself from this fate worse than death, we recommend putting all thoughts of régime off until the New Year! Continue Reading »
Tags: American Mass Paris, bûche de noel, Chocolate & Zucchini, Christmas dessert, christmas in paris, Christmas Mass in English Paris, Christmas Meal, Clothilde Dussoulier, David Lebovitz, Grand Palais Jours de Fete, Manèges Noel Paris, Merry-go-Round Paris, opera bastille, Oysters Paris, The Nutcracker Paris
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Dec 20th, 2009 by haveninparis
Images Courtesy of VIA.fr
Text by Geneviève Sandifer
Not that there is any shortage of exciting things to do in Paris in December and January, but the Pompidou Centre has just teamed up with VIA to put on a stellar exhibit featuring some of France’s most influential contributions to the interior design field in the past 30 years. Conceived to present pieces considered “most representative of French design when applied to lifestyle” to the public, you can expect early and important works from giants such as Philippe Starck, Martin Szekely, Jean-Paul Gaultier and many more. The exhibit runs from December 17 to February 1, 2010. Continue Reading »
Tags: Decor Exhibit Paris, Design exhibit Paris, Jean-Paul Gautier Design Paris, Martin Szekely, Philip Starck, VIA exhibit Pompidou Museum
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Dec 20th, 2009 by haveninparis
Photos: epiceriedecharles.fr and recette.cuisine.notrefamille.com
Text by Simone Blaser
This Christmas, we’re indulging in a holiday treat that is both delicious and oh-so-French: the marron glacé. That’s code for glazed chestnuts—gooey nuggets of pure holiday joy. When done wrong, they are overpoweringly saccharine; but at their best, they have a nutty and subtle sweetness so delicate and modest, it’s no wonder they gained popularity in Louis XIV’s court at Versailles. Continue Reading »
Tags: chestnuts, christmas foods, holiday recipes, macarons, marrons galces, Pierre Hermé
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Dec 18th, 2009 by haveninparis
Ornaments at Christmas market. Photo: hotels-paris-rive-gauche.com
Text by Emma Haberman
With just a few more chocolates left in the advent calendar, it’s time to finalize those Christmas Day plans. If you’re not at home, there’s no better or more magical place to be on December 25th than the City of Light. Though national museums and many stores are closed, there are plenty of ways to take in the city and still celebrate the holiday season in style. A few suggestions for a very HiP Christmas: Continue Reading »
Tags: atelier de joel robuchon, centre pompidou, Champs-Elysées, christmas in paris, christmas markets, christmas mass, eglise de st. georges de la villette, faberge, georges, hotel de ville, ice skating in paris, le monde des oeufs, new nioullaville, Notre Dame, paris mosque, restaurant chartier, St Germain des Pres, st. sulpice, village de pere noel, vin chaud
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