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Food and drink

Food and drink

The South African teaching the French about slow cooking

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Oliver Gee

Meet Kobus Botha, a chef from South African who has made a name for himself in France as the barbecue king!

Food and drink

From rugby to restaurants in Paris

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 Oliver Gee

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.

Books about Paris / Food and drink

David Lebovitz on French drinks

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s David Lebovitz talking about French drinks, the 11th arrondissement, and his new book.

Food and drink

Beyond hype: How Holybelly became a Paris institution

March 9, 2020 Oliver Gee

You’re in Paris. You want a good coffee. You want some great pancakes. You want to be treated well. So …

Food and drink

The beautiful Paris cafe nestled in the heart of the Left Bank

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Exploring the sixth arrondissement with Laurel and Kaysa from Treize au jardin cafe.

Books about Paris / Food and drink / Paris secrets

Guide to Paris: The best things to do in every arrondissement

November 6, 2019November 15, 2020 Oliver Gee

It’s here: The Earful Tower’s complete guide to Paris.

Food and drink

Beer, breweries, and historical Paris gangs

October 7, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Australian in Paris Michael Kennedy from the Paname Brewing Company talks about craft beer, the 19th arrondissement, and how to get through French red tape.

Food and drink / Paris secrets

A guide to the (many) secret vineyards of Paris

September 30, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

Paris wine expert Geoffrey Finch talks wine, hidden vineyards, and grapes in Paris.

Food and drink / Paris secrets

The changing face of Pigalle in Paris

September 5, 2019November 7, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: Nico from KB coffee shop explains how the Pigalle neighbourhood has changed from red lights and seedy bars to cool coffee shops and cocktail bars.

Food and drink

The American donut shop that proved a hit in Paris

June 27, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s Amanda from Boneshaker Doughnuts talking pastry, Paris, and picture-perfect donuts.

Food and drink

How to splurge in Paris (without breaking the bank)

February 11, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

You hear a lot of talking about how to save money in Paris. But this week, it’s all about how to spend, with tips from luxury travel writer Leah Walker.

Food and drink

Ten top places to eat and drink in Paris (from Paris in Four Months)

January 8, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Here are ten great places to eat and drink in Paris, according to Carin Olsson from Paris in Four Months.

Food and drink

David Lebovitz talks about his new book, Christmas in Paris, and how to make quiche

December 10, 2018December 11, 2018 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE! It’s the 100th episode of The Earful Tower podcast. To mark it, celebrity chef David Lebovitz came into the studio for a chat about food, Christmas, and Paris.

Photo: Derek Key
Food and drink / Paris secrets

The six best chocolate spots in Paris

July 2, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

NEW EPISODE: All things chocolate and France, from the man who gives the sweetest walking tours in Paris.

Food and drink / Paris secrets

Speakeasies: The top ten hidden bars in Paris

April 2, 2018November 7, 2019 Oliver Gee

Shhhh. Here are the best hidden bars in the City of Light, according to Forest Collins from 52 Martinis.

Books about Paris / Food and drink / Understanding the French

🎙️ Macron and macarons: A guide to the French president and France’s favourite sweets

February 6, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

The man, the myth, the Macron. Here’s journalist Adam Plowright talking about the French president, followed by tips on the best macarons in Paris.

Food and drink

Where to eat in Paris: 20 great restaurants to try

February 2, 2018February 5, 2020 Oliver Gee

A restaurant for every Paris arrondissement, according to Lindsey Tramuta from Lost in Cheeseland.

Food and drink

How to tackle Paris food markets – with Clotilde Dusoulier

January 30, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Season 3, episode 1. Here’s how to make the most of French food markets, according to Clotilde from Chocolate and Zucchini.

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Meet Oliver Gee

Hello! I’m Oliver Gee, the guy behind The Earful Tower – which is a podcast, videos, and blog posts about Paris and France. I wrote Paris On Air and more recently Kylie the Crocodile.

I started this podcast in 2017 as a side gig – and now it’s among the top travel podcasts on Earth! Welcome to my website!

Kylie the Crocodile!

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