Because it’s so easy to find a delicious meal in France, I tend to choose restaurants based on décor, ambiance and occasion.One of my favorite dining spots is Le Grand Colbert in the second arrondissement. Readers may recognize the name, Le Grand Colbert was featured in the film Somethings Gotta ...
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Café Constant
This afternoon, I lunched with my good friend Cécile. Blog readers may recall her daughter’s charming display of chestnuts posted last September.
Cécile and I met many years ago. She worked for a French production company at the International Film Festival, which was hosted in Chicago. She is a ...
Le Flore en l’Ile – Berthillon Ice Cream
Berthillon is my favorite ice cream in Paris – it’s flavorful, creamy and satisfying. The best place to enjoy a scoop of this delicious dessert is at the Le Flore en l’Ile, a delightful brasserie at the western tip of the Ile St. Louis.
From the terrace of the Flore en l’Ile, one has a ...
La Cristal Room Baccarat
For my last night in Paris, I wanted to do something special. My friend, Dawn, suggested that I go to Baccarat’s Crystal Room for dinner.
I had never heard of it. She was quite surprised as it opened a few years ago and it’s located on the Place des Etats-Unis, not too far ...
Cercle de l’Union Interalliée
Last night, I was invited to have dinner at the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée. I accepted with great pleasure. I knew this would be a wonderful experience and I love seeing the inside of private clubs. I arrived early to take a few photos in total privacy.
We had a glass of Champagne in the ...
