Steak, Locals & 300kg of Beef: A Night at Les Foudres in Paris 20e

Interior of Les Foudres bistro in Paris 20e, featuring classic zinc bar, vintage clock, and wall of French wines in a warm, old-school setting.

It started with crates of Bordeaux in the boot and a Friday night drive across Paris. I was the passenger. My best friend was behind the wheel. The wine was fresh from one of our favourite vignerons, and we were on a mission that ended, as all good missions do, with a surprise dinner and … Read more

What to Do in Paris for Foodies in July 2025

Watercolor illustration of Paris summer food scene for July 2025, featuring Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur, strawberries, croissant, French cheese, and rosé cocktail—highlighting the best things to eat and do in Paris for foodies.

Welcome to your chef-curated guide for eating and exploring Paris in July 2025. From sizzling market stalls to seasonal sips, here’s what food lovers can’t miss this month. Click the links below to jump to the juicy bits. Paris Food Events in July 2025 Discover our top pick of the best Paris food events in … Read more

What to Do in Paris for Foodies in June 2025

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Paris in June is pure edible poetry—when strawberries blush at market stalls, rosé chills in every café fridge, and the scent of grilled merguez drifts through open windows. Whether you’re a chef chasing seasonal inspiration or a curious traveller craving real-deal French flavours, this guide rounds up the best things to eat and do in … Read more

2025 Paris Food Tour Guide’s Map 2.0

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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

What to Do in Paris for Foodies in May 2025

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May in Paris isn’t polite—it’s bursting. Café terraces spill onto the pavement. Strawberries are finally sweet enough to seduce. Asparagus spears stand tall like they own the season. And the city’s appetite? Insatiable. Whether you’re planning a trip or already elbows-deep in Parisian pleasure, here’s your chef’s-eye view of what to eat, sip, and savour … Read more

What to Do in Paris for Foodies in April 2025

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Spring in Paris doesn’t whisper—it sizzles. The terraces are filling, the markets are bursting, and the kitchens? Oh, they’re getting cheeky. April is when the city swaps its winter coat for something a little more seductive, and if you’ve got taste buds worth their salt, now’s the time to pay attention. Here’s my guide on what … Read more

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

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

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

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