Author: Emily Dilling
While the participants in Paris Beer Week may have a few blacked out memories after the festivities, they’re sure to remember the many new beer addresses that have arrived in the capital. If you weren’t able to make it to Beer Week, but still want to get in on the action, check out these great… …read more
Once you start composting, you can’t go back. Maybe it’s the immediate difference you see that composting makes on the amount of waste you throw away each day, maybe it’s the excitement of seeing food turn into rich and healthy soil, maybe it’s the fact that composting is a simple way we can nourish the… …read more
While the idea of requesting a doggy bag in a restaurant feels foreign to the French, steps towards reducing food waste are a source of national pride. Many restaurants will now provide doggy bags to customers. The initiative is the result of a growing anti-food waste movement, which has lead to new legislation across the… …read more
It had only been a few months since I moved to the French countryside, but my city life already seemed like a distant memory. In exchange for a Parisian apartment, I now have a house in the Loire Valley, complete with dwarf goat, giant, basketful of freshly harvested walnuts and vegetables, and 150 bottles worth… …read more
Shopping for meat in Paris is a great way to discover French specialities and find inspiration for new recipes. French cuisine favors using the whole animal and encourages preparing the meat for main dishes, and here are some of our favorite addresses for stocking up. …read more
The mold for bars and cafés in Paris largely remains unbroken, especially when it comes to the city’s wine bars. That’s what makes Aux Deux Cygnes so special- it’s a welcoming neighborhood wine bar whose menu is fun to order from, and opens up a whole new world to winemakers. …read more
Traditional bistrot fare paired with an extensive list of natural wines make the Café de la Nouvelle Mairie a recommended addition to your Paris itinerary any night, but especially for Beaujolais Nouveau, the celebration of the first wine that is bottled from that year’s grape harvest. …read more
Le Procope, a restaurant located in the Odéon area, is a perfect example of how Paris is a city of hidden treasures. Founded in 1686, the site holds the honor of being the city’s oldest café. It is also a part-time museum, telling an intimate story of people who changed history. …read more
It’s been a belle année in France and the annual grape harvests are upon us. Due to the beautiful summer weather and almost ideal conditions throughout the year, the harvest, or vendanges, are taking place much earlier than last year. Delve deeper into this time-honored French tradition. …read more
In the midst of the pita and falafel saturated market of Paris’ rue des Rosiers, Tel Aviv favorite Miznon is taking the kebab game to the next level. Fluffy pitas, fresh vegetables, and whole cauliflower heads have already made Miznon a local go-to, with lunchtime queues out the door. …read more
Gabrielle and Marion are the dynamic women behind Ambrym, a French label dedicated to sustainable and locally made fashion. Together they have created a line of clothing, and a shop in the 10th arrondissement, that ressembles their unique stories as well as their shared history. …read more
Inspired by the American coop model and New York’s Park Slope Food Coop, in early 2016 the 18th arrondissement will welcome the opening of La Louve, Paris’ first participative food cooperative, which emphasizes the importance of quality products and responsible, ethical production. …read more
“I like the mixture of people here, it’s a good sign.” While Yard attracts high profile diners and attention from the fooderati, its focus remains on serving high quality, nourishing food that is equally appealing to fans of classic French dining and those who seek out culinary surprises. …read more
