Service in Paris
Back home we demand friendly service with a wide smile, we promise tips, and we want to be treated as though we, as customers,...
Restaurant Reservations
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 Perfect Paris Diet
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...
Our Restaurant Review Policy
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...
Something Old, Something New: Culture in the Court of Honor
Across the street from the Louvre, the Palais Royal, its court of honor and garden, and their surroundings are a stunning microcosm of culture in Paris: its history a background for its present, its present a dialogue with its past, its future clearly in need of change... but gently, please.
Wealth and Politics: An East-West Primer for Paris and the Surrounding Region
The French electorate doesn’t necessarily vote according to its relative wealth, yet relative wealth is a pretty good indicator of voting strength, particularly in...
Adventures in Vietnamese Cuisine, Paris
What happens when two restaurant and travel writers meet to test a restaurant together? Do they eye each other warily over tall menus? Do...