tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6912760744781306082024-03-19T04:18:11.751-05:00EATING & DRINKING IN EUROPE/EUROPE MADE EASY www.eatndrink.comAndy Herbach gives you travel tips to make your trip to Europe easy and fun.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999099557786176240noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691276074478130608.post-9534925359831233262014-06-07T10:52:00.001-05:002014-06-07T10:52:54.606-05:00Wining & Dining in Paris now available!<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.079999923706055px;">Wining and Dining in Paris was created for those of you who want to truly experience the extraordinary food and wine Paris has to offer. We’ve included Paris’s best restaurants, wine bars, wine shops, cafes, bistros, champagne bars and food markets – and even a few cooking classes! – all arranged by arrondissement to make your wining and dining decisions a snap.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.079999923706055px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.079999923706055px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.079999923706055px;">A brief section introduces readers</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14.079999923706055px;"> to the Parisian restaurant scene, French wines by region, and select culinary and wine terms. The rest of the book is arranged by district (arrondissement) for ease of use, and each arrondissement section will offer a map followed by top restaurant picks (not just high-end gourmet, but also great meals at more moderate prices), wine bars, cafes, and wine shops (including organic wine shops).<br /><br />• 139 restaurants, wine bars, wine shops and more<br />• 43 maps, lots of beautiful illustrations<br />• Essential French phrases<br />• Tips on budget dining, historic restaurants, types of eating<br />establishments, and mealtimes<br />• Ten Simple Rules of Dining Out in Paris<br />• A region-by-region look at French wine<br /><br />From the author of Eating & Drinking in Paris: French Menu Translator and Restaurant Guide and Open Road's Best of Paris.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The Musée Picasso (Picasso Museum) in Paris is finally set to reopen. The museum will reopen in June 2014 after a renovation that took five years and cost 52 million euros. The museum has the largest collection of the works of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (not to mention works by Renoir, Cézanne, Degas and Matisse). The renovation allows the museum to showcase more of the 5,000 works by the artist. Don't miss it the next time you visit Paris. </span><div>
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<span class="body" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;">Bercy Village: A French village in the heart of Paris. This off-the-beaten-track "village" is located in the 12th arrondissement. Small wine warehouses from the late 19th century have been converted into stylish shops and restaurants. A great place to get away from touristy Paris. In the 12th arrondissement. Near the Seine River and adjoining the Park Bercy. Take the métro to Cour Saint-Émilion on line 14.</span>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999099557786176240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691276074478130608.post-30705111220036303802013-07-28T10:31:00.000-05:002013-07-28T10:31:33.495-05:00Exploring Quirky Paris
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">Paris has some of the world’s best-known
sights. It also has some of the oddest. So here are your choices, broken down
into categories: Crap, Dead Stuff, Medicine and Animals. Enjoy!.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;"><b>Les Egouts </b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">(The Sewers)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">Why would you want to
visit the sewers of Paris? Many do, despite the smell (especially bad in
summer). You can visit the huge underground passages in the bowels of the city
(no pun intended), a museum, and view a film. <i>Info</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">: 7th/Métro
Alma-Marceau. Pont de l’Alma (opposite 93 quai d’Orsay). Tel. 01/53.68.27.81.
Open 11am-4pm (May-Sep until 5pm). Closed Thu, Fri and part of Jan. Admission:
€4.20, €3.40 ages 6-16, under 5 free. See Eiffel Tower Area Map.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">Grim, strange and claustrophobic.
Beginning in the late 1700s, six million people were deposited in what used to
be stone quarries. It gets even creepier. The bones are arranged in patterns.
Not for everyone. <i>Info</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">: 14th/Métro Denfert-Rochereau. 1 place
Denfert-Rochereau. Tel. 01/43.22.47.63. Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Mon.
Admission: €8, under 13 free. See Montparnasse Map.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">Catherine Labouré was a young nun when
she claimed that the Virgin Mary, dressed in a white silk dress, visited her
(four times in 1827) to deliver a design for a holy medal. Go figure!
Catherine’s body is here in a glass cage. The spot where the Virgin Mary is said
to have sat during her visits is a place of veneration. You can buy a rosary or
medal in the courtyard (they actually have a machine that dispenses these
souvenirs). Another glass cage holds the body of St. Louise de Marillac (one of
the founders of the Daughters of Charity). St. Louise is still wearing her
habit. <i>Info</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">: 7th/Métro Sèvres-Babylone. 140 rue du Bac. Open daily 7:45am-1pm
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">Around the corner is <b>La Congrégation
de la Mission </b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">(Congregation of the Mission). Here, the waxed corpse of St.
Vincent de Paul (known for his charity) is found in an ornate glass-and-silver
casket above the main altar. If you like this sort of macabre stuff, you can
climb the stairs and get a close-up view of his body. <i>Info</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">: 7th/Métro
Sèvres-Babylone. 95 rue de Sèvres. Open daily. Admission: Free. See Eiffel
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;"><b>Musée d’Histoire de la Médecine</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;"> (Museum of Medical
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">Yikes! You can see implements used for
skull drilling in this 100-year-old museum dedicated to medical history. The
implements used to perform Napoléon’s autopsy are here, too. <i>Info</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">: 6th/Métro Odéon. 12
rue de l’Ecole de Médecine. In the René Descartes University (second floor).
Tel. 01/76.53.16.93. Open Sep-July 15 2pm-5:30pm except Thu and Sun, July
15-Aug 2pm-5pm except Sat and Sun. Admission: €3.50. See Left Bank Map.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and deformed body parts, wax models of anuses and skinned faces, and the
mummified bodies of a whole family are some of the horrid exhibits that greet
you in the eighth-floor lobby of this university. Fun! <i>Info</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">: 6th/Métro
St-Germain-des-Prés. 45 rue des Sts-Pères. (in the René Descartes Université).
Tel. 01/42.86.20.47 (by appointment only). Open hours vary, usually Tue and Thu
2pm-5pm. Admission: Free. See Left Bank Map.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">Interested in exhibits on infanticide
or “historic” blood-covered uniforms? If so, this museum is right up your
alley! The 17th-century mansion used to be a pharmacy. <i>Info</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">: 5th/Métro
Maubert-Mutualité. 47 quai de la Tournelle. Tel. 01/40.27.50.05. Open Tue, Wed,
Fri, and first Sun of each month 10am-6pm. Closed Aug. Admission: €6, under 13
free. See Left Bank Map.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">Ugh! Animal skeletons, skinned cats, a
camel’s stomach and a partially flayed 200-year-old horse and its rider are
just some of the rather grim exhibits at this veterinary school’s museum. <i>Info:
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Alfort - École Vétérinaire (line 8). In the suburb of Maisons-Alfort/Métro
Alfort-École Vétérinaire. Located in the National Veterinary School. E-mail </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><a href="mailto:musee@vet-alfort.fr"><span style="color: black;">musee@vet-alfort.fr</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;"> to confirm that the
museum will be open). Open Wed and Thu 2pm-6pm and Sat and Sun 1pm-6pm. Closed
Aug. Admission: €7, under 26 free. www.musee-vet-alfort.fr.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">The French love their dogs (and cats)
so much that they have an entire cemetery with some elaborate memorials to
countless poodles and even Rin Tin Tin. How totally French! <i>Info</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">: In the
Asnières-sur-Siene suburb/Métro Mairie de Clichy (line 13). A 15-minute walk
from métro on rue Martre, left at end of the bridge Pont de Clichy. Located
along the river. 4 Pont de Clichy. Tel. 01/40.86.21.11. Open Mar 16-Oct 15
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 9.0pt;">For more on exploring Paris, check out Open Road's Best of Paris.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: AGaramond; font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt;">Don't miss this
small, intimate restaurant in the heart of the Marais near the Centre Pompidou.
Friendly, efficient, and attentive service. You can watch the chef in the open
kitchen. Lively mix of tourists and Parisians enjoying reasonably priced meals.
Try the excellent <i>agneau façon sept heures</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: AGaramond; font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt;"> (lamb cooked
for seven hours). Unbelievable what the chef turns out in this small kitchen. <i>Info</i></span><span style="color: black; font-family: AGaramond; font-size: 11.0pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt;">:
4th/Métro Rambuteau. 8 rue Geoffroy L’Angevin (off of rue Beaubourg). Tel.
01/40.27.93.67. No lunch. Closed Mon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">For the best view in Paris, head to the <b>Tour Montparnasse </b>(Montparnasse Tower). This unfortunate 1970s black glass tower that dominates its Left Bank neighbors has an observation deck. Take the elevator to the 56<span style="mso-text-raise: 3.0pt; position: relative; top: -3pt;">th</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>floor and then steps to the roof. The elevator ride to the top takes just 38 seconds (Europe's fastest).</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">There was such outrage after this tower was built that an ordinance was passed prohibiting further towers in the city center. The best thing about the great view is that you can’t see this tower! <i>Info</i>: 15<sup>th</sup>/Métro Montparnasse-Bienvenüe. Open daily Apr-Sep 9:30am-11:30pm, Oct-Mar 9:30am-10:30pm. Last ascension a half-hour before closing. Admission: €13.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999099557786176240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691276074478130608.post-3742630253378707862012-10-05T18:15:00.002-05:002012-10-05T18:15:45.288-05:00Photo of the week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vernazza (pictured here) is one of the Cinque Terre, five beautiful towns perched on dramatic cliffs above the sea. For dining tips in Vernazza and the Cinque Terre, check out <i>Eating & Drinking in Italy</i>.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999099557786176240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691276074478130608.post-2407522769893101002012-09-15T07:51:00.001-05:002012-09-15T07:51:35.085-05:00Tips on tipping in France.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You are not required to tip. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #525252; line-height: 21px;">A 15% service fee is automatically included in all</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #525252; line-height: 21px;"> bars, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #525252; line-height: 21px;"> cafés, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #525252; line-height: 21px;">and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #525252; line-height: 21px;">restaurants</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #525252; line-height: 21px;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #525252; line-height: 21px;">Servers in France do not live off of tips. They get paid vacations, health care, and living wages.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">A service charge is almost always added to your bill. Depending on the service, it’s sometimes appropriate to leave an additional 5 to 10%. The menu will usually note that service is included (<i>service compris</i></span><span style="color: black;">). Sometimes this is abbreviated with the letters s.c. The letters s.n.c. stand for <i>service non compris</i></span><span style="color: black;">; this means that the service is not included in the price, and you must leave a tip. You’ll sometimes find <i>couvert</i></span><span style="color: black;"> or cover charge on your menu (a small charge just for placing your butt at the table). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The study was conducted by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British education services specialist.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999099557786176240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691276074478130608.post-67282832305612214922012-02-23T05:52:00.000-06:002012-02-23T05:52:17.431-06:00Paris cinemas: La Pagode<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mExQKR3qvjyxgQuHC7kNu9n5TG_SvgWQ6dnCvfU3cmmfdoHuTKPZKJG3pzdo2LWjb6pvKEhDEtBH9Fsk9P7IzO9_dRxjC7Dfu21KK0SgoDjkIb3FidiZi1NX9g2XQDe1OShk_LbOYO4/s1600/pagode.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mExQKR3qvjyxgQuHC7kNu9n5TG_SvgWQ6dnCvfU3cmmfdoHuTKPZKJG3pzdo2LWjb6pvKEhDEtBH9Fsk9P7IzO9_dRxjC7Dfu21KK0SgoDjkIb3FidiZi1NX9g2XQDe1OShk_LbOYO4/s320/pagode.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #505050; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">On the Left Bank, you'll find one of the most interesting cinemas in Europe. La Pagode is a Japanese-style building surrounded by an oriental garden. In 1895, the director of the large department store Bon Marche' had this structure built for his wife. In 1931, it was converted into a cinema. The ornate Japanese room is a great place to take in a film. info: 7th arrondissement, 57b rue Babylone.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">In the 1800s, there were 137 glass-roofed shopping arcades (<i>passages</i></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">) in Paris. Only 24 remain. The oldest, dating back to 1800, is <b>Passage des Panoramas</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">, 11 blvd. Montmartre (known for its stamps). Nearby are <b>Passage Verdeau</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">, 4-6 rue de la Grange Batelière, and <b>Passage Jouffroy</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">, 12 blvd. Montmartre. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><i>Info</i></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">: 2<sup>nd</sup></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">/Métro Grands Boulevards </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><i><br />
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It's interesting to go off the beaten path to look for a new dining experience. The name of La Grille comes from the 200-year-old wrought-iron grills in front of the restaurant. For years, this small and intimate restaurant (in the 10th arrondissement) was run by M. and Mme. Cullérre. Under their ownership, the restaurant became known for the turbot prepared with an emulsified white-butter sauce. The new owners have kept this delicious dish and you'll find an excellent <i>boeuf bourguignon à la ancienne </i>(braised beef in a red-wine sauce) on the menu (pictured above). For starters, try the <i>frisé aux lardons </i>(curly endive salad with diced bacons). Main courses will run you from 17 to 66 euro (the turbot prepared for two). Under the former owners, you were surrounded by a rather eccentric collection of lace and dolls. The dolls are gone, and the staff will assist you in ordering even if you don't speak French. Definitely worth the trip. Special thanks to our Parisian friend Patrick for taking us to this hidden gem.<br />
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La Grille<br />
10th arrondissement<br />
80 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière.<br />
Tel. 01/47.70.89.73<br />
Métro Poissonnière<br />
Closed Sun.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999099557786176240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691276074478130608.post-65620004779881634572011-10-26T08:24:00.000-05:002011-10-26T08:24:32.378-05:00Paris: A Day of Free Museums and SightsTwo of the best free museums in Paris are located near each other. You can easily visit both of them in a day. Note that all the museums on this day plan are closed on Monday.<br />
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Many of the museums in Paris are free (and crowded) the first Sunday of the month, including the Louvre and the Picasso Museum.<br />
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Take the métro to the St-Paul stop. This stop is where rue de Rivoli ends and rue St-Antoine begins. All along these streets are typical cafés where you can have coffee or breakfast before you begin visiting the museums. If you’re looking to save money, standing at the counter in a café (or bar) is cheaper than sitting down.<br />
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Now let’s head to our first free museum: The Musée Carnavalet-Histoire de Paris (pictured above). In the 1700s, the Hôtel Carnavalet was presided over by Madame de Sévigné who chronicled French society in hundreds of letters written to her daughter. I went kicking and screaming into this museum as it sounded so very boring. I was wrong. You’ll find antiques, portraits, and artifacts dating back to the late 1700s. The section on the French Revolution with its guillotines is especially interesting, as is the royal bedroom. There are exhibits across the courtyard at the Hôtel le Peletier de St-Fargeau. Truly an interesting museum of the history of Paris. Info: 3rd/Métro St-Paul. 23 rue de Sévigné. Tel. 01/44.59.58.58. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Closed Mon. Admission: Permanent collection is free. €7 for exhibits. <a href="http://www.carnavalet.paris.fr/">http://www.carnavalet.paris.fr/</a>.<br />
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Just a street away is another free museum. The Musée Cognacq-Jay, located in the Hôtel Donon, an elegant mansion, houses the 18th-century art and furniture owned by Ernest Cognacq, the founder of La Samaritaine department store. Cognacq once bragged that he was not a lover of art and that he had never visited the Louvre. Perhaps it was his wife, Louise Jay, who had the sense to compile such an amazing art collection, including works by Rembrandt, Fragonard and Boucher. Info: 3rd/Métro St-Paul. 8 rue Elzévir. Tel. 01/40.27.07.21. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm. Closed Mon. Admission: Free.<br />
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If you’re up to another free museum, head to métro Monceau. <br />
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On the edge of beautiful Parc Monceau (photo above) is the Musée Cernuschi. Cernuschi was a banker from Milan who bequeathed his lovely home and incredible collection of Asian art to the city. A must for Asian-art aficionados. There’s also a collection of Persian bronze objects. Explanatory map and notes are in English. Info: 8th/Métro Monceau. 7 avenue Vélasquez. Tel. 01/53.96.21.50. Open 10am-6pm. Closed Mon. Admission: Free. <a href="http://www.cernuschi.paris.fr/">http://www.cernuschi.paris.fr/</a>. <br />
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End your day by heading to the Seine River. Walk along the river, taking in the elegantly lit Notre-Dame and the stunning beauty of this amazing city. And, the view is free!<br />
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For more information, maps and photos in Open Road's Best of Paris by Andy Herbach available at <a href="http://www.eatndrink.com/">http://www.eatndrink.com/</a>.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999099557786176240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691276074478130608.post-41906968339242046502011-09-09T08:03:00.001-05:002011-09-09T08:04:49.415-05:00France's new food festival.<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbY8svDdky6Cjz92IsqrcvGFWaW_mSVdnRuKza2jSqIdGAl6v-V4aPjumZen63y4g5J9uPi6X_K7R9UfcQPYrJo_IHdZNmtDixjehH8pl45uedbqNd4PcuJGJq51ZqKuOgSJEqwXhOx4/s1600/streetmarket712164204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbY8svDdky6Cjz92IsqrcvGFWaW_mSVdnRuKza2jSqIdGAl6v-V4aPjumZen63y4g5J9uPi6X_K7R9UfcQPYrJo_IHdZNmtDixjehH8pl45uedbqNd4PcuJGJq51ZqKuOgSJEqwXhOx4/s320/streetmarket712164204.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>France'e new Fête de la Gastronomie is a new one-day celebration of food. More than 47,000 restaurants have joined the celebration. Events include free soup at greenmarkets throughout the country, a culinary treasure hunt in Paris, and an outdoor banquet in Avignon.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><br />
Check out the website (in English) at www.fete-gastronomie.fr/en/ for a list of events.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999099557786176240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691276074478130608.post-54960240926606229422011-07-20T18:10:00.000-05:002011-07-20T18:10:36.951-05:00Paris Cooking School<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvWJ3e6xg5A4R7UtSXdK6xR6EgEOpfV7gA4MS5xWPNw0Ly3BagZskBg-D8XlfvbNVt29G2wmXPPYkqS7PyCafMgfLxs_dp0V9JCRtI3g2m2CEOnNRcptatulYank9jbCTrKmdwTDE0KY/s1600/EyePrefer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvWJ3e6xg5A4R7UtSXdK6xR6EgEOpfV7gA4MS5xWPNw0Ly3BagZskBg-D8XlfvbNVt29G2wmXPPYkqS7PyCafMgfLxs_dp0V9JCRtI3g2m2CEOnNRcptatulYank9jbCTrKmdwTDE0KY/s1600/EyePrefer.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; margin: 5.0px 0.0px 5.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Former New York chef & caterer Richard Nahem, and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, conduct the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Eye Prefer Paris</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> cooking classes. Classes start at 9am by shopping at a fresh food market. Then, you head to Charlotte’s private townhouse located in the 7</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> arrondissement, near the Eiffel Tower. After students arrive, they discuss the menu with Charlotte over coffee and then prepare a five-course feast for the next few hours. The meal is then shared, accompanied by French wine from a local wine shop. Classes end at approximately 2pm. Info:</span><span style="font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">€185. Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri. Minimum of 2 students, maximum of 6.</span><span style="font: 10.0px 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://www.eyepreferparistours.com/cooking-class%22%20%5Ct%20%22_blank"><span style="color: #103ffb; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">www.eyepreferparistours.com/cooking-class</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div>Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999099557786176240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691276074478130608.post-56523496221952605752011-06-06T14:34:00.000-05:002011-06-06T14:34:15.941-05:00Favorite restaurants in Italy's Cinque Terre.<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYe_9uglbjan8gocFPGm4ecg-sAB9PxnW2hxh5hEiEBKilznw91YfSn41OLpLR9ckZqnxDhW-kI1m867QVbAZtFfLcj5r_z4a4KpRYr3K18VAmw5-bY0CEN1GXaPEtAxRBnP0ikpC8_k/s1600/Vernazza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYe_9uglbjan8gocFPGm4ecg-sAB9PxnW2hxh5hEiEBKilznw91YfSn41OLpLR9ckZqnxDhW-kI1m867QVbAZtFfLcj5r_z4a4KpRYr3K18VAmw5-bY0CEN1GXaPEtAxRBnP0ikpC8_k/s320/Vernazza.jpg" t8="true" width="251" /></a></div>The Cinque Terre are five beautiful towns, which until recently were accessible only by train or a series of hiking paths. Perched on dramatic cliffs above the sea, you will experience car-free serenity and an Italy of old. Here are some of my favorite restaurants in the <strong>Cinque Terre</strong>. For more on dining in Italy (including the most comprehensive Italian menu translator available), check out Eating & Drinking in Italy: Italian Menu Translator and Restaurant Guide <a href="http://www.eatndrink.com/">http://www.eatndrink.com/</a><br />
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De Mananan<br />
117 Via Fieschi, Corniglia<br />
Tel. 0187/821166<br />
Closed Tue.<br />
Hearty fare served in the cellar of a home in the smallest Cinque Terre town. Many dishes feature pesto. Try the pansoti (triangular-shaped filled pasta).<br />
Moderate - Expensive<br />
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Marina Piccola<br />
120 Via Birolli, Manarola<br />
Tel. 0187/920103<br />
Closed Tue.<br />
Dine on delicious cozze (mussels) or zuppe di pesce (fish stew) at this waterside restaurant.<br />
Moderate<br />
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Miky<br />
104 Via Fegina, Monterosso al Mare<br />
Tel. 0187/817608<br />
Closed Tue. from Sep. to July, and all of Nov. and Dec.<br />
<a href="http://www.ristorantemiky.it/">http://www.ristorantemiky.it/</a><br />
Ligurian seafood, baked in a wood-burning stove, served in this charming Cinque Terre town. Enjoy delicious antipasti while you take in the sea view.<br />
Moderate – Expensive<br />
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La Laterna<br />
46 Via San Giacomo, Riomaggiore<br />
Tel. 0187/920589<br />
Closed Nov. to Jan.<br />
Dine on fresh fish and innovative Ligurian cuisine at this trattoria above the harbor. Have a glass of limoncino.<br />
Moderate - Expensive<br />
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Gambero Rosso<br />
7 Piazza Marconi, Vernazza<br />
Tel. 0187/812265<br />
Closed Mon., Jan. and Feb.<br />
Ligurian specialties at this harborside restaurant (it’s been open for over 100 years). The creamy pesto is fantastic.<br />
Moderate – ExpensiveAndyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999099557786176240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691276074478130608.post-6713992870696168732011-04-14T08:01:00.000-05:002011-04-14T08:01:08.803-05:00The largest wine bar in Paris.<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguHQGArrtkoKsqSpIuvsBIwJX6efkFttpiCs0qNls3Y3dX1XVrypujrNoaFxwhkkkxjJVz3Exg9H8syHWlxCoCDrTXyOC2yP2V2GN94eNzJYbbxu8Db4c1bx4NsKpbEJ9dX6HPIyE356U/s1600/Ochateau.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguHQGArrtkoKsqSpIuvsBIwJX6efkFttpiCs0qNls3Y3dX1XVrypujrNoaFxwhkkkxjJVz3Exg9H8syHWlxCoCDrTXyOC2yP2V2GN94eNzJYbbxu8Db4c1bx4NsKpbEJ9dX6HPIyE356U/s1600/Ochateau.jpg" /></a>Ô Chateau is known for its fun and interesting wine tastings. It has now opened the largest wine bar in Paris. Located near the Louvre (see details below), Ô Chateau's new digs have over 3000 square feet of space with three tasting rooms and a wine bar (said to be the largest in Paris). The wine bar is open Mon. to Sat. 3pm to midnight (until 2am on Fri. and Sat.). Highly recommended.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Info: 1st/Métro Louvre-Rivoli (line 1) or Etienne Marcel (line 4). 68 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau (a six minute walk from the Louvre and a two minute walk from rue Montorgueuil). Tel: 33 (0)1 44 73 97 80. www.o-chateau.com </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</tbody></table>No matter how many times I see the Leaning Tower (<em>Torre Pendente</em>), I am never disappointed. After taking in the Tower and nearby sights, take a short walk to the beautiful Piazza dei Cavalieri. On a street just off of the Piazza is a real find for lunch. <b>La Sosta dei Cavalieri</b> is an intimate and friendly restaurant. Try the delicious <em>tagliolini al sugo di piccione</em> (thin noodles with a pigeon sauce) or the <em>cannelloni alla erbe di campo e pinoli</em> (cannelloni with wild herbs and pine nuts). There's a decent selection of wines from the region. The house chianti is a good choice.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Also near the Leaning Tower is another choice for lunch: Da Bruno. For details on Da Bruno, check out <em>Eating & Drinking in Italy: Italian Menu Translator and Restaurant Guide</em>.</div><br />
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The new edition of <i>Eating & Drinking in Paris</i> (the 5th edition, but really it's the 6th as the first edition was called <i>Eating & Drinking in France</i>), will be released before the summer tourist season. As you can imagine, there's lots of "research" required for the new edition.<br />
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A few long-time favorites are gone since the last edition. <b>La Maison</b> and <b>Au Gamin de Paris</b> have closed their doors. Both of these restaurants have been in the guide since early editions. Au Gamin de Paris is now a clothing store, a sign of the times in the increasingly expensive Marais. Also gone from the new edition will be <b>Procope</b>. It's always been way too touristy, but the food has really declined. <b>Spicy</b> is also out. It's now called Villa Spicy, but the name change can't save it from being what it now has turned into- a tourist trap. <b>Vin Sur Vin</b> (in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower) may still have a fantastic wine list and decent food, but its prices simply aren't worth it. You can find other similar dining experiences in Paris for a lot less.<br />
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New to the next edition are the wonderful <b>La Veraison</b> in the 15th (see my Fall/Winter 2009 blog), <b>Petit Prince</b> (which continues to be a joy and pleasant dining experience), and<b> Chez Janou</b> (always very much fun). Here are a few other new entries or places worth trying:<br />
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<b>Spring</b><br />
Who would have thought that a Chicago-born chef would be creating the biggest buzz in Paris dining? Daniel Rose has moved from his tiny restaurant into a modern, sleek space near the Louvre. Reserve well in advance to dine here and if you're fortunate enough to get a seat at the counter overlooking the open kichen, you'll have the dining experience of a lifetime. The menu changes daily and you'll be served what everyone else is having. A delicious experience that you won't soon forget. A typical <i>menu du jou</i>r includes an <i>amuse-bouche</i>, a starter, a main course, cheese course, and desserts. Interesting wine list. At the end of the street is the companion food and wine store featuring French specialties and wine tastings.<br />
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www.springparis.fr<br />
1st/Metro Louvre-Rivoli<br />
6 rue Bailleul<br />
Tel. 01/45.96.05.72<br />
Open dinner Tue.-Sat. Lunch Wed-Fri.<br />
Reservations required.<br />
Boutique:<br />
52 rue de l'Arbre Sec<br />
Tel. 01/58.62.44.30<br />
Open Tue.-Fri. 11:30am-3pm and 5pm - 9pm, Sat 11am-8pm.<br />
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The details:<br />
Bottle of Catherine & Pierre Bretton 2007 Chinon Saint Louans (42 euros)<br />
Greens in a mild horseradish sauce topped with caviar.<br />
Normandy scallop on top of a smoked chestnut puree (crème de marrons) sprinkled with fried chestnut chips.<i><br />
</i>Sauteed brussel sprouts, root vegetables, <i>foie gras d'oie</i> (fattened goose liver), grilled halibut, topped with fried chard (<i>blette</i>), quenched with <i>consommé</i>.<br />
A cutting of cheeses at your table (roquefort, chèvre, cantal, camembert).<br />
Fresh pear dessert.<br />
A glass of Vin d'Alsace, Herrenweg de Turchheim Degewurtraminer (10 euros a glass)<br />
A dollup of thick <i>crème au chocolat</i> drizzled with caramel and <i>crème anglaise</i>.<br />
Lunch (without drinks) was 38 euros per person.<br />
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<b>Le Taxi Jaune</b><br />
You'll find the intimate "Yellow Taxi" on a backstreet in the Marais. The menu changes regularly and although it often includes offal and horse (<i>cheval</i>), there are plenty of other choices. Service is friendly, unobtrusive, and unhurried. Try the pumpkin and vegetable soup when available. If you're looking for a relaxing dining experience in the Marais, you've found the place.<br />
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3rd/Métro Arts-et-Méiters<br />
13 rue Chapon<br />
Tel. 01/42.76.00.40<br />
Closed Sat. & Sun.<br />
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<b>Frascati</b><br />
Sometimes you're walking around Paris and just want to pop into a place for dinner. We stumbled on the tiny, warm (it was very cold outside as Europe was experiencing quite a cold spell), and comfortable Frascati. Specializing in Italian cuisine, we selected an inexpensive bottle of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and dined on <i>escalope de veau</i> (veal scallop) and ravioli in a gorgonzola sauce.<br />
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4th/Métro Rambeuteau<br />
47 rue du Temple<br />
Tel. 01/42.71.06.11<br />
Closed Sun. and Mon.<br />
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