“We’ll always have Paris.” But which Paris? The one where the beds are sized for toy poodles? Where the doorways are tinged with stale smoke? And threads of steak remain laced through your molars hours after a meal, like wayward threads of floss? As hard as we’ve tried, that’s been part of my Paris. Of […]
Eating out – Paris
If there was a dish that typified our experience at Le Chateaubriand, this might be it. Beneath the wafts of radish and turnip is a piece of dorade, cooked so softly that eating it reminds me of nuzzling a baby’s neck. The sauce is a twist on the French classic beurre blanc, but with the […]
It’s a conundrum. A #firstworldproblem of the greatest order. There you are, fresh off the Eurostar. After you dump your bags, there are two things that you need. The first, is a glass of champagne. There are probably things to celebrate. For us, a birthday and some good news brewing. But the fact that you’re […]
A great cup of coffee in Paris. It’s almost an oxymoron. We thought it was a fruitless search and had almost given up hope. And then we found Kooka Boora. South of Pigalle in the ninth it’s a fairly convenient spot if you fancy a trip up to Sacre Coure or Montmarte. But if not, […]
A night out in Paris comes with a side order of fantasy. For me the fantasy involves champagne and bread crusty enough to give your gums a paper cut. Some gentle conversation, the warmth of a rustic glass of red and not being mocked as I mangle the french language. All of these things make […]