This is not the first time I’ve evoked the surprising fact that good bistro food is hard to find in Paris. Many of the city’s bistros and brasseries are serving up sub-par…
Author: emiglia
The Left Bank is Alive (Thanks to Hugo & Co)
One of my new Paris faves has a decidedly international flair.
A New Take on Burrata (in the Sunshine) at Le Hibou
It’s expensive for what it is, but a spot in the sun is easy to come by.
A French Culinary Adventure with a (Slight) Korean Accent at Pierre Sang on Gambey
This Korean chef is a master of adding just the right amount of spice to contemporary French cuisine.
Ancient Bread from the Moulin d’Omer, Cucugnan
Artisanal bread in the south of France.
Monday Postcard from Paziols
A wander through the home of my heart.
Eating Truly Authentic Neapolitan Pizza at Guillaume Grasso Pizza
Pizza worth crossing Paris for.
An Exercise in Style with ‘The Debt to Pleasure’
I’m quite guilty, in my own writing, of sacrificing story in favor of style. I love to explore ambiance and atmosphere. I love to set my characters meandering through a place with…
An Artist’s Touch at l’Atelier de Candale in Saint-Emilion
These plates play with color in a way I rarely see.
Stars in My Eyes at Logis de la Cadène, Saint-Emilion
Innovative dishes from a very young, very talented chef.