Author: Samantha Luevano

Californian in Paris, five years and counting. Sam writes for international brands at creative agencies and is happiest when friends ask her where to eat next. When she’s not writing, she’s getting overly caffeinated at coffee shops, eating oysters for breakfast, and snapping the city on her film camera. Sam enjoys writing about the little details that make Paris deliciously alive.

Every time someone discovers I’m dating a chef, I usually get similar reactions: “Wow, you’re so lucky, you must eat so well.” And while that’s true, my experience goes further than posting a pretty food photo on Instagram. After five years in Paris with my French chef boyfriend here are a few things I’ve learned. …read more