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
Trying to navigate French supermarkets? Wondering how to find the best food in Paris without getting ripped off? You’re not alone. Real French food shopping isn’t about buying €32 foie gras from a luxury food hall. It’s about knowing the rhythm of the streets, spotting the signs of a good market, and shopping like a … Read more
You left Paris weeks ago—but the city still lingers in your mouth. A tang of mustard on your tongue, the whisper of sea salt over a perfectly cooked egg, the delicate perfume of a pantry that remembers. One sniff of Pommery and boom—you’re back on that café terrace, sweaty glass of white in hand, grinning … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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