20 April 2018

Asparagus season


It's asparagus season and asperges seem to be putting in an appearance on every menu.

19 April 2018

Feast for two


Our small window table loaded down with Sri Lankan cuisine.

Kanna Tanna
(in the heart of the old Sentier garment district)
43 rue des Petits Carreaux 75002

18 April 2018

The violinist


She stands out in a doorway, her red béret brightening shadows behind.

17 April 2018

16 April 2018

Screening: An American In Paris


One night only:

Sensational multi-award winning musical co-production between Broadway and the Théâtre du Châtelet, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS crosses the Atlantic for one unique screening in Paris.

Monday May 28th
8 p.m.
(In English)

Music and songs: George and Ira Gershwin
Tony best choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon

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Photos: press kit 

15 April 2018

Le Cordon Bleu


Noted chefs are guest instructors at Le Cordon Bleu, where gastronomy takes the stage.
 
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Culinary demonstrations at the institute showcase innovative recipes and advanced techniques, with detailed explanations provided throughout. Led by the school’s permanent chef instructors - including Eric Briffard, MOF and Culinary Arts Director - students gain unique insights and broad exposure to diverse professional approaches. These sessions also create valuable networking opportunities, as students may later collaborate with these chefs during internships or pedagogical lunches. - BPJ

Above: fresh potato gnocchi starter; chef and his assistant coordinate on a dish

Program: L'Art de Cuisiner comme un Chef
(The Art of Cooking Like A Chef)

13-15 Quai André Citroën 75015


Menu:

Asperges vertes "cuisson minute;" gnocchi de pomme de terre, tomates confites, fritto d’olives noires; côtes de veau en cocotte à la verveine fraiche/citron confit, fèvettes; pommes fondantes au fenouil; jus perlé 

14 April 2018

First to arrive


At the Café Marly just before it opens with its exquisite views of the Pyramide du Louvre.