To eat like the French is to live with flavour, rhythm, and intention. Meals are more than food—they’re rituals. From midday feasts to the sacred pause before apéro, the French know how to give time and meaning to what’s on the plate. This category unpacks those habits, not to romanticize them, but to understand why they matter.
The French don’t snack. They savour. They don’t multitask at the table. They sit, chew, talk, and refill your glass when
My Parisian wife taught me many things about eating in France, but the most dangerous lesson was this: never trust a restaurant just because it looks beautiful. The best meals rarely happen where the tables are perfect and the waiters are young. They happen in places with fogged-up windows, laminated menus, handwritten specials, tired regulars, … Read more
A friend recently asked me: what’s the perfect Parisian picnic? This is the answer—what to buy, where to shop, and how to eat like a local without looking like a tourist. 🥖 What Is a French Picnic in Paris? (And Why It’s So Special) There’s nothing more honest in this city than a Paris picnic. … Read more
Following feedback from visitors and tour guests, asking me to make it easier to find my food tour locations and recommended spots in Paris faster and easier. It’s time to welcome in my Paris Food Tour Guide Map 2.0. These do not replace the allready existing Paris Google Maps’s But instead offer new features and … 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
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
Let’s face it—eating out in Paris is one of the greatest joys of visiting the city. But it’s also where things can go wildly right or terribly wrong. With tens of thousands of restaurants, it’s a food-lover’s paradise—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to navigate. Even as a chef and lifelong foodie, I’ll admit: you … Read more
Paris, with its world-renowned cuisine, is a paradise for foodie parents—but let’s be honest, traveling with kids isn’t easy. Every foodie parent knows that French children are raised to eat with impeccable manners and surprisingly adventurous palates. If you’re curious about what French kids eat—and how to help your own children explore food with that … Read more
In the vibrant heart of the City of Lights, where love and gastronomy intertwine, lies a delicious truth many tourists miss—eating out with kids in Paris can be just as magical as dining à deux. Forget the clichés and the eye-rolls from snobby waiters—this city knows how to feed its smallest guests with flair. I’m … Read more
Ah, Paris—the land of buttery croissants, slow-cooked duck confit, and sauces so good you’d sell your own mother for the recipe. But here’s the dirty little secret: Not all Parisian restaurants are actually cooking. That melt-in-your-mouth boeuf bourguignon you just forked out €25 for? It might have arrived in the kitchen vacuum-sealed from a factory, … Read more