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Need something to cool you down in the Paris Heatwave? "Warning this team is completely mad about delicious local products." La Glacerie When you think of food in Paris, ice cream might not be the first thing that pops into your head, but that doesn’t mean there’s not an abundance of delicious options for you to discover! Here in Paris, you can find a variety of fresh hand-made ice cream made from all-natural, carefully selected ingredients, so we want to share with you a com

By: Elizabeth Arnquist The Secret of French Strawberries As summer arrives in France, strawberries begin to flood the food market stalls across Paris. French strawberries, with their vibrant red color, signal one of the most anticipated fruitful seasons of the year. From bustling neighbourhood markets to elegant patisseries and Brasserie menus, these fragrant, historic berries are impossible to resist and should not be skipped on your visit to Paris. For the French, strawber

Underground at La Caverne: Rethinking Urban Space Paris is a city where space is limited. As one of the most densely populated cities in Europe, approximately 54,415 people per square mile, the city is beginning to rethink how existing spaces can be adapted rather than expanded. In the 18th arrondissement, La Caverne offers a clear example of how underused infrastructure can be transformed into something practical, local, and sustainable. Located inside a former underground p

​​The true essence of French life unfolds on café terraces in Paris. They often serve as places where locals linger over apéritifs after work, or spend quiet moments with a book and a coffee, simply watching the world go by. While the cafés in this list are found in some of the city’s more tourist-friendly neighbourhoods, they still offer plenty of authentic Parisian magic. We have compiled a list of some truly enchanting Parisian café terraces that may be a little more on th

"With a Korean flair, this cafe brings nuanced character and charm along with the creamiest matcha in the city." Move over coffee, there is a new morning ritual taking the spotlight. In recent years, people have been slowly swapping their coffee for a less-caffeinated, more-antioxidant rich drink to start their morning. Originating in Japan, matcha is essentially green tea on steroids. Instead of steeping green tea leaves, the leaves are finely ground and then whisked with ho

"In a sense, it feels like you are walking into an old potion shop, one you would read about in books, and the drinks only elevate this feeling." Speakeasy bars were popularized in the United States during the prohibition era (1920-30s). It has been noted that the word “speakeasy” came from “speak-softly shops” which originated in the 19th century in England and Ireland. The title demanded secrecy from customers when illegally ordering alcoholic beverages in establishments pr

Experience the magic of a Parisian Christmas feast! Discover traditional French Christmas dinner delights like oysters and bûche de Noël, an

Paris Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Traveling during the holidays often means facing closed doors when it comes to finding a festive meal. Flavors of Paris has done some legwork to suss out some restaurants that are open on Christmas Eve and ready to cook up something good for you and your family. From upscale tasting menus to the newest street food favourites, we have you covered. Or if you're looking for an even more in-depth guide to Parisian dining,

A heaping stack of pancakes and bacon is not something that the French typically indulge in for breakfast. Generally, a continental breakfast is the preferred fare for the French and comprises a piece of viennoiserie, like a croissant or a pain au chocolat, a coffee and a glass of orange juice. Since it’s such simple fare, eating out for breakfast has never been trendy for the French. Did you know that we start out our morning Original Flavors of Paris tour at a local bakery

"A wander through an open-air fromagerie. An unknown map of french cheese. This is the true meaning of living in Paris time." “Each sort of cheese reveals a pasture of a different green, under a different sky.” —Italo Calvino Living in “Paris time” it’s not something you know, it’s something you just feel. Paris time is all about the emotion of the moment. It is small minutes of joy and simplicity that give a feeling of abundance. It also generally involves falling in love wi

WHERE COFFEE IS THE STAR AND YOUR LAPTOP IS A PLUS-ONE As you walk down Parisian streets, you’ll see that there is no lack of cafés, boulangeries (bakeries), or even pharmacies. The culture in Paris is rooted in its storefronts and the way that people interact with them. At cafés, you can people-watch while sipping on a petite cup of espresso. Or enjoy a full lunch menu, changing daily on the chalkboard that finds its way to the sidewalk. Yet, café culture is beginning to see

“It is funny because when you talk to the Parisians, there are two macaron camps: the avant-garde and the traditional,”-Lisa Rankin Paris is known for many things sweet, from incredible patisseries to famous hot chocolate, but the macaron may be the city’s finest contribution in the world of sugar. Macarons are sandwich cookies made of almond flour, egg whites, powdered sugar, meringue and buttercream and first appeared in France during the 17th century. In 1862, Louis-Ernest

Best restaurants to escape the Paris heatwave and enjoy great food It’s no secret that the French aren't traditional fans of air conditioning, or even just electric fans, for that matter. Before permanently relocating to Paris, I spent the summers renting furnished apartments and regularly found myself asking landlords to source a fan for the property. To them, it always felt like a highly unusual request, as if I were asking for a baby dinosaur-shaped tea infuser (which, for

Scallops, veal sweetbreads and young chicory Les Foodies is neo-bistro, international dining concept. That’s a lot going on in one place, but Les Foodies has managed to successfully pull it off. Don’t let the pretentiousness of the term neo-bistro turn you off. Contrary to what it sounds like, neo-bistro means “without” pretense. It is a way for describing a dining experience that is high quality with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, and relaxed, friendly service. It’s the m