Welcome to the blog that doesn’t sugar-coat Paris. This is where you’ll find honest stories, sharp restaurant reviews, chef reflections, local guides, and food culture deep dives—all told by someone who actually lives, eats, and cooks here.
Dive into the blog, explore the flavours of France, and see what it really means to Eat Like the French. No filters. No fluff. Just real food, real culture, and a guide who’s eaten (and spilled wine) on both sides of the kitchen pass.
Crack open a proper pint, because Paris Beer Week 2025 isn’t just for bearded brewers and Instagram IPA nerds. It’s for anyone who gives a damn about good beer. This is the 8th year I’ve been involved—part guide, part glass-runner, part behind-the-scenes volunteer—and trust me, it’s still one of the best grassroots beer festivals in … Read more
It starts with a table. Not a white-linen, flute-of-champagne kind of table—but a large foldable plastic table covered with thick red linen and surrounded by six flake-focused humans, each about to eat their way through the buttery dreams of Paris’ best boulangers. And I, somehow, had a seat. The Setting: A Cathedral of Crumbs The … Read more
If you think bread is just a side dish in France, you haven’t been to the Paris Bread Festival. For 11 buttery, flour-flecked days in May, the air around Notre-Dame turns into a symphony of crust crackles and rising dough. This isn’t your average foodie event—it’s a full-blown homage to the boulangers who keep Paris … Read more
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Welcome to the ultimate reference timeline for chefs, gastronomes, and food-obsessed travelers who want to understand the roots of French cuisine—not through myths, but through real moments, people, and flavours that shaped it. This isn’t a dusty academic scroll. It’s a living, growing record of what made France taste like France—from Gaulish cervoise to modern … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered how the history of French gastronomy became the world’s gold standard for eating well—this is your rabbit hole. From wild Gaulish feasts and Roman wine barrels to the rise of haute cuisine and the modern-day Michelin empire, this post traces the full, delicious evolution of French food. Whether you’re a culinary … Read more
You know what we’re tired of? Beige templates, overly curated grids, and emoji that disappear in dark mode. Back in the MySpace days, we didn’t have Canva—we had character codes and vibes. And honestly? It slapped. This guide is a love letter to that chaotic, romantic, cut-and-paste energy. Whether you’re a chef with a Substack, … Read more
No beret, Gauloise or moody frown needed to eat like a Parisian—but you do need sharper instincts. We asked chefs, locals, and professional eaters for their bluntest advice on how to avoid tourist food in Paris. Because trust us—it’s not just about overpaying. It’s about missing out on what makes Paris taste like Paris. The … Read more
France’s reputation as the land of gourmet food, crusty baguettes, and leisurely bistro lunches still holds romantic appeal—but it no longer tells the full story. In 2025, French eating habits are shifting in surprising ways. From rising fast-food sales and frozen meal dependence to the growing dominance of global food giants, how the French actually … Read more
May in Paris isn’t polite—it’s bursting. Café terraces spill onto the pavement. Strawberries are finally sweet enough to seduce. Asparagus spears stand tall like they own the season. And the city’s appetite? Insatiable. Whether you’re planning a trip or already elbows-deep in Parisian pleasure, here’s your chef’s-eye view of what to eat, sip, and savour … Read more