Best British Pubs in Paris: Where to Find a Proper Pint

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On my recent trip back to London, I had an unsettling realisation: I’m officially more Parisian than British. The pubs, the ales, even the accents—they felt both familiar and foreign at once. Yet, living in Paris, I still crave a proper British pub—the kind where you stand at the bar shouting at football matches, nursing … Read more

What Food is Paris Known For?

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Looking for the ultimate answer to What food is Paris known for? Ask any tourist, and they’ll rattle off croissants, escargots, and steak-frites. But if you want to truly understand Parisian cuisine, you need to stop looking at just the plate and start looking at the ground beneath your feet. Parisian food isn’t just about … Read more

A Foodie Guide to Porto: My Second Visit as a Chef and Food Tour Guide

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Porto is one of those cities that pulls you back in. Maybe it’s the warmth—not just of the sun, but of the people. Maybe it’s the food, cheap and honest. Or maybe it’s the wine, which, on this trip, I realised just how little I knew about. Either way, this wasn’t our first trip, and … Read more

French Craft Beer in 2025: A Survival Guide for Beer Geeks

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Let’s be brutally honest—France is not a beer country. It never has been. While the french craft beer movement is growing, finding a genuinely good pint still requires effort, patience, and a bit of luck. Sure, things are better than they were a decade ago, but unless you’re in Paris or a handful of other … Read more

Family Travel Planning: How We Find the Best Places to Eat & Explore

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There’s a special kind of pain in watching someone plan a trip using only the most generic, tourist-trap-heavy resources. Case in point: we’re heading to Porto for a long weekend with my mother-in-law, and she has dutifully printed out a stack of recommendations from Get Your Guide. Sweet, well-intentioned… and utterly tragic. Meanwhile, we’ve spent … Read more

Paris Food Survival Guide for Parents: How to Eat Well Without Losing Your Sanity

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Traveling to Paris with kids can feel like a logistical nightmare—jet lag, picky eaters, and the constant need to keep everyone fed without blowing the budget. But trust me, it doesn’t have to be a nightmare. I’ve dragged my family through enough tough food situations to know what works and what doesn’t. From backpacking across … Read more

Paris Breweries: A Guide to the Best Craft Beer in the City

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Think Paris is just for wine lovers? Think again. The city’s beer scene is an intriguing counter-culture movement, a rebellion against the dominance of wine, fueled by passionate brewers and a growing community of beer lovers. Paris may not be a global craft beer capital, but it offers something different—a unique mix of creativity, subversive … Read more

Valentines in Paris: How to Treat Your Lover Right

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Without Stuffing Yourself Out of the Game Ah, Valentines in Paris—the ultimate romantic cliché. But let’s be clear: this guide will make most restaurant owners cry, this valentines itinerary isn’t about overpriced heart-shaped desserts or stuffy tasting menus that leave you too full to function back at the hotel. No, this is about a seductive, … Read more

“Steak Bordelaise to Die For” – OQG, Bordeaux: Restaurant Review

Phwoar, that sauce though. What is it? “Bordelaise sauce, of course,” I chuckled after swallowing yet another spoonful of luscious bone marrow. Its buttery texture and smoky aroma paired perfectly with the delicious pain de campagne we were devouring. A match made in culinary heaven. Bordeaux, despite its haughty aspirations and world-renowned wines, is, at … Read more

What Is Terroir? How It Defines French Food, Wine—and Your Own Cooking

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Ah, terroir—the word that’s impossible to translate but defines everything exquisite about French food and wine. For the French, it’s not just a romantic notion; it’s the lifeblood of their culinary identity. This is after all a country that grows and eats it’s own food, improving less than 10% of its food supplies in 2023 … Read more