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Alain Milliat's Bistro & La Cantine Du Troquet Buzz
By Margaret Kemp
Last Updated ( Friday, 17 February 2012 )
Alain Milliat is a 40-something philosopher of fruit and vegetables. Orlienas, his village, in the Rhône-Alpes region. Christian Echtebest's got a brand-new Troquet. FEGH misbehaves and Cristal de Sel has a quality/price Valentine dinner (55€) you'll adore. -
Buzz Extra Petrossian
By Margaret Kemp
Last Updated ( Friday, 10 February 2012 )
Petrossian, the family-run caviar house, founded in Paris in the 1920’s by Melkoum and Mouchegh Petrossian.
“A woman chef, who looks like Naomi Campbell, at the head of a top restaurant, it’s delicious,” wrote Jérome Berger in the weekly Paris journal, A Nous Paris. He dubs Rougui the “black pearl of Petrossian”. -
BUZZ Monsieur Le Prince, Coffee Time, Paris Seize, Coq Rico and More
By Margaret Kemp
Last Updated ( Sunday, 29 January 2012 )
Margaret Kemp has the full Paris BUZZ today! She starts with reviews of Monsieur Le Prince in the Paris 6th.... Le Paris Seize in the Paris 16th...Le "Coffee Time" at l'Hôtel Vendôme....her tip to head to brand new Le Coq Rico in Montmartre and she closes with news for those planning a romantic Valentine's getaway or special dinner in February at Hôtel de Crillon. -
BUZZ Extra Mini Palais in Paris with video
By Margaret Kemp
Chef Eric Frechon describes himself as a "simple lad," but there's nothing simple about his Mini Palais restaurant, considered one of the most beautiful in Paris. Chef Stéphane d'Aboville's seasonal menus feature artisanal, locally-sourced ingredients that guarantee a luxurious dining experience. Read on for Margaret Kemp's updated review of Le Mini Palais.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 29 January 2012 ) -
Paris Macarons by Laduree, Pierre Herme and Gerard Mulot
By Monique Y. Wells
Last Updated ( Sunday, 29 January 2012 )
Cookies and cupcakes are current fads in Paris, but macarons will remain beloved favorites. If you love sweets and are headed to Paris, don't miss tasting the round, two-layered, pastel-colored pastries on your next trip. Monique Y. Wells shares three pâtisseries famous for their macarons: Ladurée, Pierre Hermé and Gérard Mulot. -
BUZZ: Maxan
By Margaret Kemp
Chef Laurent Jazac has moved Maxan restaurant and Margaret Kemp went to check out the latest rendition that has Parisians buzzing for its elegant decor just right for a business lunch or night out. She closes with a tease for a coming BUZZ column about artisanal fruit juice drinks by Alain Milliat.
Last Updated ( Friday, 17 February 2012 ) -
BUZZ Extra: Anne-Sophie Pic, Helene Darroze and Paris des Chefs
By Margaret Kemp
Today we bring news about three culinary legends. Anne-Sophie Pic, considered by many the greatest living female chef, shares news of another opening in Paris. Hélène Darroze receives the greatest honor...and Alain Ducasse welcomes you to the 4th edition of Paris des Chefs, a don't-miss culinary event. Margaret Kemp has all the latest today in BUZZ Extra.
Last Updated ( Monday, 23 January 2012 ) -
BUZZ EXTRA: Agape Substance, Paris 6th
By Margaret Kemp
Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 January 2012 )
When Agapé Substance opened in 2011, Margaret Kemp reported in BUZZ that innovative restaurateurs David Toutain and Laurent Lapaire were presenting food as art. The buzz about Agapé Substance has not abated and low-season travelers may have a chance to score reservations at this restaurant that's attracting culinary travelers and locals alike. -
Gusto Italia: Casual Italian Restaurants in the Paris 7th
By Shannon George
Last Updated ( Saturday, 14 January 2012 )
Shannon George enjoys solo travel, but this time her parents joined her for part of her most recent Paris visit. Read on to discover the great little Italian they spent time with during their visits: Gusto Italia in the Paris 7th. -
Buzz Extra: Auberge du 15
By Margaret Kemp
Last Updated ( Saturday, 07 January 2012 )
In early 2011 the talented Castelet brothers Nicolas and Florent opened L'Auberge du 15 in the Paris 13th and Margaret Kemp was there. The brothers got it right from the start, the BUZZ continues and today their beautiful restaurant fills daily with returning and new patrons hungry for traditional French cuisine. Here's this week's BUZZ Extra.
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