April 9, 2010 by Sally Peabody
Premiere Pression Provence, the go-to new Parisian source for the finest quality Provençal olive oils, is the latest creative enterprise of Olivier Baussan, founder of O & Co and the now ubiquitous chain L’Occitane. This new mini-chain of inviting shops is Baussan’s homage to a region he loves, with the goal of supporting and encouraging native craftsmen and their small-scale, high-quality production.
Première Pression Boutique – Rue des Martyrs
I was fortunate enough to discover the shop in the 11th while heading to the Place d’Aligre market via Blé Sucré, one of my favorite little patisseries anywhere in Paris, on the rue Antoine Vollon. Up until that morning it had remained my favorite foodie spot on the street. Now, a lovely, light, wood-paneled shop selling fabulous olive oils has joined the mix.
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January 5, 2010 by Tory Hoen
Paris expert Sally Peabody (of Your Great Days in Paris) shares one of her best-kept secrets: the exquisite Fil O Fromage traiteur in the 13th arrondissement.
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Text by Sally Peabody
Surely there is no shortage of fabulous cheese, charcuterie or wine in Paris. Every quartier boasts fromageries run by noted affineurs. You buy your treasures ripe for consumption just when you want to enjoy them most—for that afternoon, that evening, or with tomorrow’s dinner. But surprisingly, it’s not so easy to find places that will allow you to enjoy your cheese sur place in convivial surroundings. At Fil O Fromage, tucked away in the 13th, lovers of cheese and charcuterie find the perfect setting in which to relax and sample one (or more) of the 24 delectably arranged assiettes in combination with perfectly paired wines. Continue Reading »
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October 11, 2009 by Tory Hoen
Guest blogger Sally Peabody continues her search for edible delicacies at Paris’ various tea salons…
A tea flavored ‘macaron’ Gerard Mulot Paris – Paris Breakfasts
Text by Sally Peabody, Your Great Days in Paris
Paris abounds in splendid tea salons and tea shops. For those who love to brew, Paris is the tea capital of the world as a result of the high quality and the diversity of fine tea served and sold here. But the tea itself is just the beginning, since the city’s masterpatissiers, chocolatiers, and tea salons offer up numerous diverting edible options. Here is my favorite short list of where to go to enjoy fine tea out of the pot and delicacies on the plate! Continue Reading »
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