Paris Easter Egg Hunt: Gourmet Chocolates & Where to Find Them

Paris Chocolate Shops for Easter Treats Joyeuses Pâques! When it comes to Easter chocolates in Paris, you can find flying bells, real eggs filled with solid chocolate, and giant eggs that think they are bunnies. Gourmet Easter chocolate reigns supreme in Paris. Here’s where to find it. A Parisian Easter Egg Hunt I have my […]
Brunch Worth Waiting in Line For (and the Secret to Get in Faster)

HolyBelly 5 HolyBelly has had lines out the door for years, and it’s really a testament to the fact that they make some unbelievably satisfying brunch food.
European Food Blogs Award – Please Vote!

Well, hello! The European Food Blogs Award announced Paris Food Affair as a nominee. Please help me to win – it only takes two quick clicks by voting here. Merci mille fois for your help!!
Eating on a Budget: 7 Paris Meals Under 20€

Need some options for cheap eats while visiting Paris? I’ve got you covered. You don’t have to eat a ham sandwich every day to stay within a certain budget. Here are 7 great options for eating in Paris for under 20€, without losing any of the flavor or thrill.
The Ultimate Guide to Classic French Restaurants & Bistros in Paris 2025

Classic French Restaurants It is surprisingly hard to find good classic French restaurants in Paris these days. I know you think you’d step off the plane and into a mecca of fabulous traditional bistros left and right. There are lots of bistros, lots of cafes, and lots of restaurants. It’s just that most of them […]
Josephine Chez Dumonet: One of the Best Classic French Restaurants Left in Paris

It is actually pretty hard to find good traditional French food in Paris now. Josephine Chez Dumonet is on it. This is an old world bistro from the Belle Epoque era.
8 Exciting Paris Restaurants

Please do note the publish date: 2018. What was once new, is no longer new, and some have closed (Noted below). Thus is the life cycle of a city filled with new, exciting, restaurants, and chefs that sometimes move on to other ventures. New restaurants! How exciting. If you’re anything like me, your Paris restaurant […]
Le Grand Bain – A Favorite for Small Plates

Le Grand Bain When people ask me about restaurant recommendations and my favorite restaurants, Le Grand Bain has been one of the top 3 for the entire year. Most visitors won’t find it in a guide book, and I think it still classifies as a somewhat hidden gem.
Brutos: THE Best Steak in Paris, plus everything that can go on a grill

Brutos When the beautiful natural wines of France mingle with the open barbecue pits of Brazil, wonderful things happen. The chef/owners at Brutos are a couple – French and Brazilian. They tip their hats to Brazilian roots throughout the dishes they create, and it pops up in unexpected and sneaky ways. And everyone likes a […]
Drinks with a View: Maison Maison

Maison Maison The votes have been tallied, and I’m ready to share with you THE best outdoor terrace in all the city of Paris. It was a very official voting process involving many important people. Let me tell you about it.