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The Butcher of Paris is a Temple to Great Beef

Posted on May 19, 2026April 20, 2026 by emiglia

This contemporary butcher shop is known for its dry-aged beef, which it sources from just two farms – one in the Morvan, the other in the Aisne. Both farms raise a specific breed of Salers crossed with Angus for beef that’s richly flavored and far more well-marbled than most traditional French beef. The team dry-ages the beef right in the market in a massive dry-aging fridge, and you can either purchase cuts to prepare at home or dine on-site.

I Like Kodawari Ramen Tsukiji Even More Than Its Big Brother

Posted on May 12, 2026April 10, 2026 by emiglia

The more-is-more décor and truly delicious food make this ramen spot a no brainer near the Louvre.

Pluto is So Much More Than a Museum Café

Posted on May 5, 2026April 30, 2026 by emiglia

Pluto is technically a museum café, given its location within the Lafayette Anticipations gallery in the heart of the Marais. But to describe it as such seems almost criminal, given the delicious creativity coming out of Chef Thomas Coupeau’s kitchen.

PleinCoeur Deserves the Accolades

Posted on May 1, 2026April 6, 2026 by emiglia

If you stick to the true pâtisseries at this Batignolles pastry shop, from award-winning, palace hotel pastry chef Maxime Frédéric, it’s hard to go wrong.

Le Tout-Paris Offers Good Food and Some of Paris’ Most Amazing Views

Posted on April 28, 2026April 1, 2026 by emiglia

Le Tout-Paris retains some of the coldness of a hotel restaurant, which means that while I liked it – a lot –, I did not quite fall in love. While the food here is quite nice, the ambiance, with its technicolor décor, does not scream Michelin Guide. If I return, it will be to sit on the terrace in fair weather to enjoy one of Frédéric’s pastries and the majestic views.

A l’Épi d’Or is a Fine, Expensive Restaurant Masquerading as a Bistro

Posted on April 21, 2026April 10, 2026 by emiglia

A l’Epi d’Or’s prices merit a better mastery of its food, but the ballet of service and beautiful dining room may well make it worth a stop.

Le Fumoir is an Unsung Lunchtime Destination Steps from the Louvre

Posted on April 14, 2026May 2, 2026 by emiglia

This excellent-value prix fixe restaurant overlooking the back end of the Louvre offers delicious, creative, slightly lighter French-Swedish fare, served by efficient and smiling servers in a gorgeous dining room. In short: I’ve found you the perfect lunchtime destination in central Paris.

Bontemps’ Secret Garden is a Luxe Pastry Haven without the Lines

Posted on April 9, 2026April 2, 2026 by emiglia

This lovely tea salon still feels a bit like a secret – and the pastries are positively divine.

Eels Marries Daring and Delicious on its Generous Tasting Menu

Posted on April 7, 2026July 7, 2026 by emiglia

This innovative fine dining restaurant in the 10th absolutely conquered both my palate and heart with its creativity and generosity.

Mille et Un Delivers on the Black Sesame Promise

Posted on April 1, 2026March 30, 2026 by emiglia

Social media has brought some massive changes to the way that we conceive of food. Birthday cakes are taller. Cheese pull is cheesier and pullier. And the eye-catching colors of matcha, pistachio, and black sesame dominate. But at least when it comes to the latter, Mille et Un is delivering substance as well as style. In this 6th arrondissement pastry shop just steps from the Bon Marché, Seo Yongsang is showcasing a marriage of French technique and Korean flavors with aplomb.

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