How and When to Decant Red Wine
Thursday, Sep 25th 2014
Decant red wine either to aerate a young wine, or to get rid of unwanted sediment in a mature wine. The latter is the more elaborate procedure. It was at a professional wine tasting many years ago that I became aware of the art of wine decanting. A bottle of fine St. Julien wine from […]
Farm to Table Paris & Beyond; 3 Chefs Serving Local Fare
Wednesday, Sep 10th 2014
Farm to Table Paris & Beyond; 3 Chefs Serving Local Fare With the fall harvest quickly approaching, the menus of top French restaurants are changing to reflect what’s popping up on market stands, at the massive Rungis market outside the capital, and even in certain chefs’ own gardens! Chefs ...
3 Must-Try Parisian Pastries
Sunday, Sep 7th 2014
Paris truly is a foodie paradise, home to some of the world’s best chefs, best restaurants, best ingredients, and best desserts. While restaurant pastries are often quite exquisite, be sure that you make some time (and space!) to taste desserts from some of Paris’ best patisseries. While there ...
Top Michelin Starred Restaurants in Paris
Thursday, Jul 31st 2014
**Updated June, 2015 Foodies headed to Paris know they’re in luck, but do they know exactly how lucky? Paris is home to over 70 Michelin-starred establishments, many of which climb to the 2 and 3 star range. Discover top Michelin starred restaurants in Paris and start making your choices now; ...
(Video) Champagne Saber: How to Sabre a Champagne Bottle
Tuesday, Jul 29th 2014
In this video we give you step-by-step instructions on how to sabre a champagne bottle like a pro. Instructional Video: Champagne Saber How to Sabre a Champagne Bottle Is there a new baby in the family? Did you receive a promotion at work or get recognized for a job well done? Whatever the ...
Five French Aperitifs for Bastille Day
Saturday, Jul 12th 2014
Bastille Day—the day commemorating the beginning of the French Revolution—is on the horizon and with it comes the opportunity to enjoy some French culture here in the United States. In France it is customary to celebrate significant events or to start a meal with an aperitif or special drink. ...
Paris Restaurants Open on Sundays
Thursday, Jul 10th 2014
While in Paris, you might struggle to find Paris restaurants open on Sundays. The seventh day of the French week is a day of rest, and many shops and restaurants in Paris are closed. So where should you go for lunch or dinner on Sundays? It depends on where you are in the city! […]
French Wine Pairing With Seafood
Tuesday, Jul 1st 2014
When pairing French wine with seafood, let’s look at the rules, and then let’s break them. Normally you serve white wines with seafood or poultry, and red wines with beef and other red meats. But fish varies in flavor. Some are light and others are more substantial. How the fish is ...
(Video) Wine Tasting Etiquette in France
Saturday, Jun 28th 2014
In this video we discuss the proper wine tasting etiquette while taking a wine tour in France. We cover how to dress, what questions to ask your guide, as well as a brief overview of the proper tasting techniques. One question I get from my guests before they taking a wine tour in France is: ...
Sustainable Caviar for the Discerning Palate
Thursday, Jun 26th 2014
Not all caviar is caviar just as not all champagne is champagne. The term caviar is reserved for roe that is extracted from wild sturgeon caught in the waters of the Caspian and Black Seas, while other roe, such as salmon, should be called just that, roe. Likewise the bubbly, golden drink often ...
French Wines for Your Barbeque
Tuesday, Jun 10th 2014
With warm weather now here, the barbeque season has begun. It’s also time to enhance your dining pleasure with some tasty French wines. This is not the season for complex, layered wines. Now you want flavorful, fruity wines that complement the dinners you are preparing outside on the barbeque. ...
Paris Cuisine: Finding Regional French Food in Paris
Thursday, Jun 5th 2014
When you consider French or even Paris cuisine, a host of images come to mind: crêpes spread thickly with Nutella, escargots bubbling in an herby, buttery sauce, fresh salade niçoise topped with tiny brown olives. And while all of these and more are easy to come by in Paris, they don’t ...
Paris Guide: The Essentials to Plan a Perfect Trip
Monday, Jun 2nd 2014
Here is our essential Paris guide with useful articles and guidelines for touring the most romantic city in France, and for sampling it’s food and wine. Paris, known as the City of Light, is considered by some to be the most beautiful city in the world. It exudes romance and attracts ...
(Video) What to Pack: Traveling With Only a Carry-On
Tuesday, May 27th 2014
What to Pack: Traveling With Only a Carry-On In this video we offer tips on what to pack when traveling to France and hopefully we inspire you to travel with only a carry-on. We will reveal what we call the top ten travel essentials – clothes that will get you through a week or a […]
Loire Valley Tours: The Loire Valley Guide
Thursday, May 22nd 2014
Loire Valley tours are like stepping back to the greatest moments of French history. The Loire Valley is a perfect compliment to a visit in Paris or elsewhere in France. When planning Loire Valley tours, consider our essential Loire Valley guide with useful articles, videos, and guidelines for ...
Paris Restaurants: 3 Parisian Celebrity Chefs to Visit
Saturday, May 17th 2014
If you’re interested in visiting some celebrity Paris restaurants, this is an excellent place to start, with our top 3 selected celebrity chefs. Celebrity chefs in Paris restaurants are far from being the household names they are in the States, but there are a few personalities using their fame ...