Sometimes the most difficult task in a restaurant is getting the waiter to give you the bill. Relax. This is often a good sign; it means that you can sit as long as you wish. [...]

Meat is customarily served rarer in France than in the United States, so it’s important to know how to answer when the waiter asks “Cuisson?” meaning “How would you like that done?” The French often [...]

You needn’t order something from every page of the menu, of course, but if you were to do so in the name of luxury or overindulgence, your French meal would proceed as follows: L’apéritif: A [...]

Unless otherwise indicated, the prices mentioned on this site are for 3-course meals, excluding drinks. Your choice of drinks and wine will naturally greatly affect the final bill. Tax and tip are always included in [...]

Back home we demand friendly service with a wide smile, we promise tips, and we want to be treated as though we, as customers, are always right, so we have allowed our waiters and waitresses [...]

you’re not a planner (I’m certainly not), don’t force yourself. You can always find something worthwhile by taking a stroll or by asking at the hotel. If you’d like to experience a top or very [...]

If being sedentary, overeating fatty foods, overdoing sugar-heavy drinks, and endless snacking are among the surest ways to gain fat, you needn’t worry about your weight in France. To begin with, you’re not likely to [...]

Whether you’re a foodie or just a hungry traveler, a gastronome on a mission or a hearty eater on a moderate budget, eating out will be one of your most memorable adventures in France. The [...]