Sometimes a restaurant just has a little something about it that makes it special. It’s not necessarily flashy or showy, but it boasts some combination of qualities that, somehow, come together and…
Thai Spice and Fun at Robert
A Thai pop-up event at one of my favorite Paris addresses.
Chinese with a (Slight) French Flair at Double Dragon
Bao buns stuffed with Comté cheese and more.
My Favorite Parisian Coffee: Ten Belles
There’s nowhere better for filter coffee in Paris.
My Favorite Bite in Paris is at Marso&Co
Mediterranean fusion has never tasted so good.
Putting a Modern Spin on Bistro Food at Au Petit Panisse
On paper, Au Petit Panisse looks a lot like several of my favorite new restaurants in Paris: innovative, seasonal bistro food; ever-changing menu; great natural wine list. But Au Petit Panisse does…
Exploring Tokyo with ‘After Dark’
I recently read a Tweet that turned out to be quite polemical within the Twitter writing community (then again, when aren’t they)? The Tweet in question was the following: People came back…
Traditional Bistro Food with a Southwestern Flair at Le Troquet
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…
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.