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5 Places to host a Soirée in Paris

Illustration by Liudmila Kondakova “L‘Apèro”: probably one of the first words you learn socially in Paris. It is the staple of French night life, the icebreaker for the evening. But these days, I don’t feel like we do it justice. Most Parisians grab any bottle of cheap wine from the supermarket, and bring it to…

Because your Baguette is Worth it

That’s it. Someone has done it. Someone has come up with the world’s most ingenious idea to crush all other ideas. A French essential and an instant classic, the baguette bag guarantees your trip home from the bakery will never be the same. “Be sure to get your crispy baguette warm and safe home through…

10 Easy Recipes you could probably make while Drunk

I say probably because I wouldn’t want to encourage being drunk in an environment surrounded by gas fires and kitchen knives. Nessy is not surprisingly, a pretty messy chef. And I hate cleaning up. Nessy also hates reading long recipes and always gets bored half way through. So here are my favorite recipes, so easy,…

10 Burgers, 10 Ways

The burger is having a renaissance. No longer is it associated with a McDonald’s Big Mac Meal but with gourmet burger restaurants competing for the coveted title of best burger in the city. In the name of randomness, a Paris-based burger-lover has translated his love for burgers into a Tumblr and it’s gained quite the…

The Era of Automatic Dining lives on in Amsterdam

I‘ve been clinging onto these old photos of an Automat diner in New York in the 1930s, thinking I would one day have a reason to show them to you. Having just returned from a long weekend in Amsterdam where I found this old-fashion fast-food style of dining still in existence, I think it’s time…

A Michelin star Restaurant on the Paris Underground

All aboard the Badoit Express! Just a few weeks ago on the RER line C commuter train into Paris, the sparkling water brand Badoit decided to surprise tired commuters on their way home with an astonishing and unusual gastronomic treat. Two-star Michelin chef of the Paris Mandarin Oriental and judge of the French version of…

McDonalds Pineapple Big Mac Ad, 1984 (Yes, this really happened)

I‘ve tried Hawaiian pizzas but this is just going too far, McDonalds. Going-too-far. Also, I may very well have have nightmares about giant pineapples tonight. Thanks Ronald. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm_r_DUaJu8&]

10 Places to Dine à la Belle Epoque in Paris

Forget the Michelin-starred restaurants, Paris is all about time-traveling! 1. L’Ecurie: Drinking with Hemingway 58, rue de la Montagne Ste-Geneviève, 5eme This is my favorite place to get drunk tipsy on red wine with a good paté de campagne and Steak Frites. I imagine Hemingway would have loved it too. In fact, he only lived…

10 Places in Paris for an Indian Summer

Feel like summer is slipping away all too quickly as September approaches? Nessy has compiled her list Paris’ best terraces and al fresco spots just when you need them most… 1. Secret Courtyard Dining in the Marais JAJA Tucked away in the vibrant streets of the Marais, just meters away from the Point-Virgule, Paris’ last…

FOOD P0RN: Sizzling Summer Recipes

Welcome to yet another mouth-watering edition of Food P0rn! This time we’ll salivating over summer recipes– so overall more refreshing foods, lighter on the tummy and plenty of seaside classics. Enjoy…. Hummus and Avocado toasts with roasted tomatoes Recipe here ::: Saffron Mussels with Cream Recipe here ::: Indian Spiced Roast Chicken Recipe here :::…

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