This Chef’s Rules for Seducing a French Market (And Not Looking Like an Idiot)

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If you want to shop at a French market like a local, you’ve got to do more than carry a linen tote and mutter bonjour. You’ve got to show up with heart, hustle, and just enough charm to make a fruit seller blush. French markets aren’t just places to buy food. They’re slow, sensual cathedrals … Read more

Craft Beer in France: A Survival Guide for Hop Heads in 2025

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Let’s be brutally honest—France is not a beer country. It never has been. And I should know. I’ve got photos of me at age three sipping real ale with my dad in a British beer garden, long before the words “craft beer” ever made it to a French bar menu. Still, things are changing. Over … Read more

Paris Restaurant Tips for Tourists in 2025: A Step-by-Step Dining Guide

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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

How to Eat Like a French Child: What French Kids Eat – A Chef’s Food Guide

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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

Eating Out with Kids in Paris: A Family-Friendly Guide

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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

Paris Google Map: Where to Eat, Sip & Wander Like a Local

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Paris is a feast, but not all meals are worth your appetite. Tourists get fed a curated Disneyland version of the city—overpriced croissants, questionable bistros, and queues longer than your patience. If you want to experience Paris like a local, you need the right intel. That’s where this Paris Google Map comes in. Handpicked by … Read more

How to Avoid Factory-Made Food and Eat Like a Local in Paris

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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

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

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

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