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Victoire Boulangerie Pâtisserie: Parisian Baking with Soul
Victoire is a small neighborhood boulangerie pâtisserie near Place des Saint Pères, and I genuinely liked that it feels local rather than polished for visitors. It is not a flashy artisan lab or a trend driven bakery. It is a charming, traditional spot that focuses on doing the classics properly....
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Our Guide to Roman Pasta Restaurants
As the home of four of Italy’s most treasured pasta dishes, I’d be stating the obvious by saying that Rome has some outstanding pasta restaurants, whether it’s the renowned Tonnarello or the up-and-coming al42. However, it can be difficult to pick out the average and the outstanding when visiting a...
A Local’s Guide to Bars and Nightlife in Naples
The bar scene in Naples is as eclectic as the rest of the city. There are dive bars like L’Antiquario that let you feel the underbelly of this rough-around-the-edges city, to elevated cocktail lounges like Kestè. Not to mention a full spectrum of refreshing options in between. So, it only...
The Definitive Guide to Roman Wine
For the full Roman experience, you have to visit a wine bar. The concept of the modern wine bar is quite simple: choose from a wide selection of wines (which the Italians do extremely well), and if it’s available, pair it with some delectable food. I’ve tried some of the...
A Local’s Guide to Pizza in Milan
Pizza may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you picture visiting Milan, but let me tell you, the Milanese sure do know how to cut a good pizza slice. In fact, I found myself reaching for pizza more times than I care to admit during my...
A Local’s Guide to Kosher Restaurants in Paris
Kosher travelers will be relieved to find that Paris has an outstanding line-up of kosher food options peppered throughout the city. While many kosher restaurants in Paris serve traditional Israeli food, others specialize in the likes of French or Italian cuisine, too. I first learned about the sheer size of...
A Guide to Croissants in Paris
The humble, yet elegant croissant is an iconic French food loved by Parisians and adored by all who visit the City of Light. The most delicious croissants in Paris are typically croissant au beurre, which have straight ends with a flaky delicate crust and pair perfectly with a cup of...
When I first heard about Pastelaria Santo António, it was like being introduced to a local legend. This unassuming little bakery perched on the top of Alfama not only makes Lisbon’s iconic pastel de nata by the dozen but also won the title of “Best Pastel de Nata in Lisbon”...
8 Best Restaurants in Montmartre
Experience the very best of charming Montmartre by reserving a table at one of these restaurants, serving traditional French cuisines in enchanting environments. Montmartre is famous for the Sacré-Coeur church, cobbled streets and dimly lit wine bars that made me feel as though I had stepped back in time. This...
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