If Paris is the capital of the French gastronomy, New York is the capital of great Japanese and sushi restaurants. When I am in Paris, I really miss authentic Japanese restaurants, because Paris simply doesn’t have good ones. I have discussed that in my previous posts – even if Kai…

Valencia is the home for paella and the typical “paella Valenciana” is with rabbit and chicken. I didn’t try this one as I have a psychological barrier to eat these beautiful furry creatures. What I enjoyed though was paella with lobsters, which is to die for! The coast of the…

I have been in Le Violon d’Ingres before its “price-cutting revolution” and I remember I was really enjoying my dinner. I don’t recall what I ate (it was few years ago), but at that time Le Violon d’Ingres was a very classic and bourgeois, “Rive Gauche” style place. Christian Constant, the…

Simplicity and authenticity is the secret ingredient in Italian cooking and Mario Batali knows that. The famous Babbo and it’s little sister Lupa are the restaurants that every good food lover should try. The Italian cuisine made my Mario is something totally different and unique. As I’ve said, simplicity is…

If you search for French gastronomy for small prices, L’Os à Moelle (3, rue Vasco de Gama,75015, tel 01 45 57 27 27) is where you should be heading. The obligatory menu costs €38 and contains 4 courses, cheese, plus dessert. By no means the food is not “cheap” though……

If you search for a “hidden treasure” in Paris only known by the locals, here is my insider tip. It is a place that is strangely not listed in any important guides (I checked Zagat and Gault Millau-it is not there), yet it probably serves the best cassoulet in Paris.…

I’ve read so much about Chez L’Ami Jean in other food blogs (especially in the anglophone ones), that I had to defend my” food blogger honour” and to check it out myself 🙂 Probably because of this particular fact that it is well known by jet setting foodies, the ambience…

Maroccan is one of those few non-French cuisines which have really fluorished in Paris and in France generally. No surprise why- good couscous can be a real joy… Le Timgad (21, Rue Brunel,75017) is one of the best Maroccan in Paris. Couscous and tagines are fine and the dramatic…

There is nothing better than fresh and simple food and Pastis (9, Ninth avenue) knows that! I have already written about Pastis, but I thought it would be nice to make some pictures of this beautiful food 🙂 The images from the brunch yesterday.

If you are not in the mood to spend $400 per person for the prix-fixed menu in Masa, try it’s “smaller sister” restaurant just next door. (Time Warner Center, 4th floor). The sushi and other Japanese dishes are as good as in its legendary sister (They have the same kitchen…