Paris is world-renowned not just for Michelin-starred restaurants, but also its patisseries, chocolateries and other havens of delicious delights. This …
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Sweet Paris: A life of cakes and pastries
Meet Frank Adrian Barron, an American baker in Paris (better know as Cake Boy Paris). He is this week’s guest …
Wining and dining in France with Patricia Wells
This week it’s food critic and cookbook author Patricia Wells. Originally from the US, she moved to Paris in 1980 …
Making French dessert: A mille-feuille celebration for 1,000 reviews
This week on the show we make mille-feuilles – the “thousand layer pastry” – to celebrate 1,000 reviews of The …
An inside look at eight memorable Paris restaurants (for members only)
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The A to Z of French food, according to David Lebovitz
Pastry chef and cookbook author David Lebovitz talks good cafes, restaurants, bakeries, desserts… in fact, the whole A to Z of French food.
Best bars in Paris: Here’s a bar for every occasion
Paris is a great city for the compulsively social. You can go out every night of the week and find …
Vegan Paris: How the scene’s changed (and where to find good vegan restaurants)
Pastry chef Amanda Bankert discusses the Paris vegan scene and how she’s been surreptitiously serving vegan donuts to unsuspecting Parisians.
Tour d’Argent: The iconic Paris restaurant in 7 intriguing figures
We’ve just had lunch at the iconic Paris restaurant, the Tour d’Argent. In short: It was the best dining experience …
The insider’s guide to an ancient Paris market
We’re taking a stroll through the bustling marché Beauvau in the 12th arrondissement with our special guest, Joseph Loughney, owner of the Early Bird Cafe.
Gin is booming in Paris! Meet two guys making it
It’s gin o’clock! Did you know gin is getting popular in Paris? Here’s a chat with a young man who opened a distillery in the viaduct des arts.
How to make your own chocolate in Paris
This week on The Earful Tower podcast we’re talking about chocolate. And who better to explain it all than special …
Six classic restaurants on the Left Bank of Paris
Here are six restaurants to find on the Left Bank of Paris, as recommended by renowned author John Baxter.
Cheese Carnage: How an American’s cheese cutting divided a community
Who knew cutting French cheese could prompt such a reaction?
Bars in Paris: A great place for a drink in all 20 Paris arrondissements
Here’s a mix of cocktail bars, speakeasies, local hangouts, and date options – from every corner of Paris. If you need a drink, here’s where to find it.
Where to eat in Paris: A great restaurant in every arrondissement
With over 40,000 restaurants in Paris, where are you supposed to begin? We’ve done the research for you: Here are 20 top places to dine in Paris.
Good coffee in Paris: An excellent cafe in all 20 Paris arrondissements
On the hunt for good coffee in Paris? We’ve got you covered. Here is our Top 20 list of great cafes throughout the city.
Ten historical Paris restaurants to tell your friends about
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.