Here are ten Paris restaurants with a great historical backstory, a charm, a je ne sais quoi that makes for a good tale, or at least an interesting conversation point over dinner.
Food and drink
What it’s really like to dine at the legendary Paris restaurant Le Train Bleu
Dining at the Train Bleu restaurant is a true bucket-list experience that everyone should try once. Here’s what happened when we visited, complete with dozens of stunning photos.
What it’s really like to dine at the iconic Paris restaurant: Le Dôme
We visited the iconic Parisian restaurant Le Dome. Here’s what you can expect if you do the same.
This tiny Parisian bar from 1911 is an Art Nouveau paradise
Take a look inside the amazing Cravan bar, tucked away in a Hector Guimard building in the 16th arrondissement.
Paris Cafes: Seven excellent coffee shops in Montmartre
Cafes in Montmartre: Here are seven of the very best coffee shops in Montmartre, in the 18th arrondissement of Paris.
How singing with Edith Piaf can transport you to ‘The Old Belleville’
Here’s a closer look at the singalong restaurant in Belleville (with loads of photos!).
How to spend 24 hours in EVERY Paris arrondissement
How to spend 24 hours in EVERY Paris arrondissement. The Earful Tower shares podcasts, YouTube videos, and guides to Paris.
How to find ten more VERY hidden bars in Paris
Here are the best hidden bars in Paris, many of them are brand new. Don’t tell anyone about these speakeasies!
Le Meurice: Inside the kitchen (and at the chef’s table)
Executive Chef Amaury Bouhours, from Le Meurice hotel, takes us inside his famed kitchen to talk about French cuisine, his career, and exactly what goes on at the chef’s table.
A day in the life of a top Paris sommelière
This week on the podcast it’s Etheliya Hananova, the sommelière at the Michelin-starred restaurant Comice.
The baker teaching the world how to make French pastries online
Meet Molly Wilkinson, a Texan who has transferred her baking business online, teaching people all over the world how to make French pastries.
Behind the Scenes: A visit to the Montmartre Vineyard
I’ve just visited the Montmartre Vineyard, here’s a much closer look at what I found there.
A guide to the French tradition of the Apéro
Today it’s a chat with Veronique Savoye from France with Vero – talking all about the French apéro tradition.
The South African teaching the French about slow cooking
Meet Kobus Botha, a chef from South African who has made a name for himself in France as the barbecue king!
From rugby to restaurants in Paris
Meet Casey Laulala, a Samoan rugby player turned Paris restauranteur. He talks about how his life in the sports world taught him how to run a Paris restaurant.
David Lebovitz on French drinks
New episode: It’s David Lebovitz talking about French drinks, the 11th arrondissement, and his new book.
Beyond hype: How Holybelly became a Paris institution
You’re in Paris. You want a good coffee. You want some great pancakes. You want to be treated well. So …
The beautiful Paris cafe nestled in the heart of the Left Bank
New episode: Exploring the sixth arrondissement with Laurel and Kaysa from Treize au jardin cafe.