Au bout de la saison

From market to table:

It's the end of the winter season, and soon crates will be bulging with spring offerings.

Below: Italian Romanesco broccoli made its way to French tables in the 16th century 

Au Bout du Champ

118 rue Caulaincourt 75018

Music art

Wall art on a Pigalle street corner announces live music inside.

A musical fête

Photo images courtesy of Théatre Marigny

 

 

Uplifting performances. Beautiful costuming. Talented cast.

All songs in English w/French subtitles

Director / choreographer: Stephen Mear

Behind-the-scenes

April newsletter

GUYS AND DOLLS

Théâtre Marigny Paris

 

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Passage Verdeau

A covered passage named for its creator, dating to 1847. 

 

Mi casa, tu casa

Far from the usual Mexican fare

 

A demo / tasting at Le Cordon Bleu, this time with celebrity chef sensation Enrique Olvera on the publication of his new book, Tu Casa Mi Casa: Mexican Recipes for the Home Cook.

Olvera has single-handedly redefined Mexican cuisine. His Mexico City restaurant Pujol is high on The World's 50 Top Restaurants list - as well as my list when we visit Valle de Guadalupe, "the Napa Valley of Mexico."

More photos and book review
April newsletter

Towering

The Eiffel Tower seen through just budding branches.

A wine, a cheese

Exquisite French cheeses with what else? Exquisite French wines.

Legrand Filles et Fils
 Galerie Vivienne 75002

- elevated tables - counter seating - wine tastings -