Review: La Grand Épicerie de Paris – Luxury, Loathing & a Lot of Goddamn Good Cheese

Illustration of Grumpy chef shopping at Le Grand Épicerie de Paris surrounded by luxury gourmet shelves glowing with golden produce

I walked in to La Grand Épicerie de Paris ready to hate it. Not mild irritation or a polite shake of the head. Full chef-mode disdain. I wanted to rip it apart—aisle by overpriced aisle—exposing it as the bougie food theme park I was certain it had become. And honestly? It is.But it’s also kind … Read more

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

Minimalist watercolor illustration of a Parisian café table with a croissant, espresso, and baguette on a white background. A subtle Paris Google Map overlay with location pins hints at hidden foodie gems, with a softly sketched Eiffel Tower in the background. Vibrant colors and a clean, elegant style make it perfect for a Paris food blog.

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

“Ditch the Eiffel Tower Selfies!” Your Un-Touristy Guide to Crushing your stay During the Olympics in Paris

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All the Parisians I’ve spoken too are leaving town during the Paris Olympics, leaving behind the city of love for the army’s of sports fans, champagne quaffing VIPs and hard working olympic volunteers & athletes. The tourist traps, scams and disneyfication of Paris is in full flow, prices have been boosted and quality of life … Read more

taste the real Marseille; a perfect self-guided food tour of marseille

A Picture of Fishermen sorting nets on the port of marseille with the new electric ferry in the backgroun found on our self-guided food tour of marseille

Embark on a culinary adventure through Marseille, a city where ancient mariners’ tales entwine with the zest of modern Provence. Our self-guided food tour of Marseille is more than a mere promenade; it’s an adventure taking you from the grandeur of French empirical beauty at the Vieux Port to the spirited alleyways where multicultural Marseille … Read more

5 Ways a Chef-Turned-Food Tour Guide Will Make You Question Your Culinary Choices in Paris

Elegant watercolor illustration of a woman mid-bite enjoying gooey melted cheese at a rustic French bistro, perfect for a Paris walking food tour, showcasing the indulgent flavours of French cuisine.

Think you know Parisian food? Think again. If you’ve ever settled for a sad supermarket baguette or been duped by a tourist-trap bistro, it’s time for a proper culinary awakening. Join me on a Paris walking food tour where I’ll peel back the layers of the city’s vibrant food scene—one market stall, bakery, and hidden … Read more

Unlock Paris’ Hidden Culinary Treasures: Build Your Own Self-Guided Food Tour

a Picture of the eiffel tower with half drunk bottles of champagne in front of it as you may enjoy on one of our french food tours or free self-guided food tours or build your own self-guided food tour

Ready to ditch the tourist traps and dive into Paris’ authentic foodie scene? Learn how to craft your own self-guided food tour with my top picks and the exclusive tools we’ve created just for you. We know not everyone needs a food tour guide like us! If you are still thinking about booking a food … Read more