What Food is Paris Known For?

Illustration of a vibrant Parisian food scene featuring a bustling market, a bistro table with wine and cheese, and the Eiffel Tower in the background. This visual highlights the essence of French gastronomy, enticing readers to explore "What Food is Paris Known For?" in the blog post.

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

“The Mug of Coffee Seduced Me” – Black List Café, Bordeaux: Review

an illustration of a cup of coffee being enjoyed at Black List Cafe Bordeaux for my review

To say I was mildly hungover on Monday morning would be an understatement. The dreary drizzle over Bordeaux wasn’t helping, nor was my capsule hostel bed that seemed to be a cocoon designed to trap me in my misery. But after some internal wrestling, I managed to drag myself into the grey world, driven by … Read more

The Art of Street Drinking in Paris: A Chef’s Guide to Parisian Outdoor “Apéro” Culture

A picture of Parisians enjoying drinks in the street and having a wonderful time

Ah, Paris in summer. The sun kisses the Seine, laughter spills from sidewalk cafés, and the aroma of freshly baked bread mingles with something a bit more…spirited. That’s right fellow foodies, it’s street apéro season! Forget stuffy bars and overpriced cocktails. Parisians know that the real magic happens outdoors, with a chilled bottle of wine, … Read more

😱 Shocking Mistake I Made When Setting Up My French Food Blog

an illustration of a group of young french people eating burgers, one of the elements of life in france often overlooked by french food blogs

It’s been a few months since I launched this french food blog dedicated to my love of french food and the joy I take in sharing that with the world via my food tours in Paris. But I know now that when it came to choosing the name, I made a mistake… As someone who … Read more