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• Les Saisons in the 9th: "The Best I've Ever Had" They Say Again.

  

  Les Saisons in the 9th is a place that I was astonished by a month ago and I took Colette and our downstairs' pals today and our reception approximated the... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2012 DINING OUT, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• FAQ: “Don’t You Ever Eat out at High-end Places?” Indeed a New Friend Just This...

  You Dear Reader may think I only go to restaurants that run a couple about or under 100 E.“But” I say “Wait a minute, how about L’Abeille, La Tour d’Argent or... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2012 DINING OUT, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• The Mayan Jade Masks at the Pinacotheque: Nice, Very Nice.

  

  When I was growing up, my Dad, who was a buff of the art and architecture of the indigenous peoples of Central and South America, trotted us off to visit... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 DINING OUT, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Le Bistrot Volnay in the 2nd: Volnay, Volney, Dufroux, Oïe? Who Cares as Long...

  

  7.1 Le Bistro Volnay at 8 rue Volney was reported to have recently changed chefs, bringing in Shimpeï Oïe from Stella Maris, but our gracious hostess, Delphine... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 DINING OUT, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Reviews of Reviews: The Week of March 26th, 2012

  Monday-Tuesday in A Nous Paris, Jerome Berger gave 3/5 dots to Au Vide Gousset, coordinates given before, where he commented on the Ospital charcuteries, pate,... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2012 DINING OUT, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Axuria in the 15th: Another Sunday Surprise.

  

  6.6 Axuria, 54 Ave Felix-Faure in the 15th (Metro: Boucicalt), 01.45.54.13.91, open 7/7, is named after a cooperative that raises "the" agneau de lait in the... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2012 DINING OUT, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Matisse, Dance and Tents at the Pompidou - Not Just Repetition, Masturbation...

  

  OK, let's get the dance film that's all the buzz out of the way first. Yes, there is a film of a lovely young woman writhing around in oil (one presumes EEVO)... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2012 DINING OUT, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Le Gaigne in the 4th: the Old Alain Passard (salt) Problem.

  

  Le Gaigne, in the 4th, is a place we go back to time after time and have never found any fault (until today, but more about that later). Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2012 DINING OUT, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Le Chemise in the 11th: I Quote x3 "this is One of the Best I've Ever Had."

  

  About a month ago I ate at Le Chemise in the 11th and declared it "Presque Parfait." And today I went with Colette and our oldest Anglo food-finder and... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2012 DINING OUT, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Neva Cuisine in the 8th: Most Impressive (again).

  

  We ate again at Neva Cuisine in the 8th and once again were quite pleased. The firsts were beautifully presented and tasting; sliced ormeaux (abalone) on a bed... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2012 DINING OUT, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL