J – My introductiion to Polish cuisine is progressing rapidly … so little time, so many dishes. How am I ever going to try all 20 kinds of Polish sausage? What else can I pair with herring salad? [Rare bavette … Read More… →
J – Rodin was a profoundly moving artist … compelling and irresistible. I visit the museum each year. This year the remodel was done. Beautiful. I have a similar reaction to the two amazing meals I had on my last … Read More… →
J – The denizens of Montmartre are always celebrating something … like Le Fete des Vendanges (Harvest Festival), for example. In October, a week-long festival celebrates, basically, the grape harvest in Le Montmartre. Yes, Montmartre has vineyards and makes wine. … Read More… →
J – I ate really well in Paris … without spending a fortune. In fact, I only went out to eat four times in almost three weeks: my arrival-day lunch, my obligatory fois gras burger at Chez Genette down the … Read More… →
J – France has laws regulating just about everything … even one prohibiting the landing of flying saucers in the vineyards in Provence. The making of baguettes is no exception. Not only are you required to use very specific ingredients, … Read More… →
J – I have some minimum requirements … when I am staying in Paris for any length of time longer than a day. They are: great, affordable French wine, amazing … mostly stinky … French cheese and a baguette “traditionelle.” … Read More… →
Update and Redux: J – I just had to go back … were there any spies? Not that I could tell, as if I could. Same security guys, though. I felt safe. J – Actually, not really … It just … Read More… →
Update and Redux: J – After an introduction by Chef Constance of Cooking With Class, this has become my daily market. Oh, my! In France, if it is not fresh, it is not offered for sale. Friendly shopkeepers. Variety. Amazingly … Read More… →
Update and Redux: J – Le Canal Saint Martin never ceases to charm me. From my first, delicious salmon tartar at La Cantine de Quentin, I was hooked. Beautiful canal. Meandering, Brooklyn-esque streets. Quirky shops, with great finds. Amazing graffiti. … Read More… →
J – Most of the really great food in Paris is not being served in “starred” restaurants. The young, ambitious new chefs have eschewed the star system in favor of local, fresh ingredients and innovative dishes, which change daily. Oh, … Read More… →