There’s no going back once you’ve experienced the tender melt of cultured-cream butter on the tip of your tongue. But I wondered: what exactly makes this ubiquitous ingredient so good here? …read more
Previously only available at La Grande Épicerie de Paris, famed crèmerie Maison de la Chantilly opened its first boutique on Rue Cler, dedicated to the art of the French whipped cream. The bright little boutique provides an authentic taste of a specialty first adored by French royalty. …read more
Aristide Boucicaut opened the world’s first department store in the 1850’s. Le Bon Marché was an instant and enduring success, changing shopping habits (and the neighborhood) forever. Because everyone needs to eat, we’re happy to present our favorite lunch spots in the area. …read more
