The rude Frenchman is a classic trope that sometimes makes foreigners weary of traveling in France. It’s even one of the most Googled things about Parisians! But some of the things foreigners find rude aren’t really personality traits – they’re simply cultural differences. Here are five reasons you might perceive a … Read more
The Loire (pronounced Loo-WAHR) Valley is in northern central France, along the Loire River. The region is so lush and beautiful that many call it the “Garden of France.” But enough about the geography, let’s get to the wines! Loire Valley Whites: The Classic, The Cheap, And The Rare Unfortunately, the availability … Read more
As much as we LOVE Coeur de Pirate and C2C, there are plenty of impressive French bands you might not have on your iPods… yet! Here are just 6 French musical artists you should download immediately: 1. La Femme (indie rock) — Super catchy and ultra-cool, La Femme’s indie rock tracks have … Read more
What exactly makes a waffle… a waffle? Belgians do it sweet, with sugar in the dough. Americans do it batter-based, loaded up with fried chicken or with syrup on top. It can be a breakfast, a snack, a dessert, or even a savory entrée. There’s also a little team of chefs … Read more
I can still hear my French professor’s voice in the back of my head, reciting that which only could have been an old French idiom passed down by the nuns in French grammar school: “On ne coupe pas le pain, on le rompt.” (You don’t cut bread, you break bread) Rip … Read more
From the moment you walk in, Bittersweet is an artist’s atelier tousled with blank canvases – plates, glasses, bowls – just waiting to be filled with colors. And like a true atelier, Bittersweet isn’t stuffy; it’s a studio for experimentation and mixed-media explorations. Everything – especially the food – looks like … Read more
Like many of us, I’m much more of an “eater” than a baker, but there’s one cookie worth baking: the Madeleine. The only problem is that I have no idea where I put the recipe my teacher’s wife gave me, but I kind of still have the gist — I just need … Read more
Before the release of their spring silk and shirts collection, Everlane asked Instagram to . Both collections stem from the idea of an everyday uniform. We believe everyone has one. It got me thinking about the everyday Parisian uniform and its essential pieces. Browsing some shots of Emanuelle Alt and Paris … Read more