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A Taste of Home
By Nam Giang
One can consider Paris the ideal destination. It has it all—beauty in its gothic architecture, grace in the harmonious waters of the Seine, glamour at night when the City of Light luminesces, and intellectualism beneath its layers of history. But the city remains simply a destination—I was getting homesick. Having exhausted the tourist attractions, the sidewalk cafés, the lovely shops, I missed the meals I had at home before I arrived in the city. So, I went in search of Vietnamese cuisine, and lucky for me, I found a little bit of home in Paris in the form of Pho Banh Cuon 14, or simply Pho 14. Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 July 2008 )
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Is this Place Still in Business?
By John Talbott
My recent experience arriving at a restaurant I called Resto 1 and having them say that they were sorry but the kitchen was not functioning that day even though I’d called just a few days before to make sure they were open Sundays and served a regular menu (carte) rather than only brunch (which I detest). Last Updated ( Monday, 30 June 2008 )
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Passard's Vie en Rose Buzz
By Margaret Kemp
Alain Passard's in his kitchen, it's hot and bustling, too small, a silent ballet’s going on between the pots and pans that's fascinating. Carolyn Carlson should come and design a pas de deux between Passard, his pagre, (see photo) and his joy at creating his new dessert Bouquet de Rose. Last Updated ( Sunday, 29 June 2008 )
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The Fable of the Lion and the Squirrel
By John Talbott
It is widely believed that Louis Pasteur said "Chance favors only the prepared mind;” that von Causewitz maintained that “We try first to discover what lies ahead of us;” and that chess players like the late, less-than-great, Bobby Fisher see not 1, 2 or 3 moves ahead but the whole game to come. Last Updated ( Sunday, 29 June 2008 )
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Jean Michel Lorain Buzz
By Margaret Kemp
La Cote Saint-Jacques is 90- minutes by train from Paris’s Gare de Lyon, peace, tranquillity, luxurious hotel with Cinq Mondes and Carita spa and indoor pool. A perfect retreat, located in the picture-postcard village of Joigny, on the banks of the River Yonne, you're in Burgundy country baby. Last Updated ( Saturday, 21 June 2008 )
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Chefs on the Run - Up, Down or Sideways
By John Talbott
A recent post on the eGullet Society of Culinary Arts and Letters’ France Forum mentioned the transfer of a classic place – Le Bellecoeur, rebirthed most recently as Les Ormes – from Stephane Molé to Philippe Pentecôte - who promptly renamed it le Petit Bordelais.” Last Updated ( Saturday, 21 June 2008 )
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Crillon Picnic, Gantie 2008 & Oyster Bar Buzz
By Margaret Kemp

Memories of childhood picnics? Soggy sandwiches, gritty chicken pies, too much ice cream, tummy aches, followed by a good game of cricket on the beach/village green. On the patio of the Hotel de Crillon, Jean-Francois Piège transforms his picnic memories into sophisticated chic-choc picnics, not unlike the ones we remember, but revised and corrected as you would expect from the newly super-slim super-chef.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 19 June 2008 )
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Wine, Winning and Me
By John Talbott
I was eating at a neat little restaurant on the Left Bank today called La Folle Avoine – not heard of it yet? - patience – you will. Last Updated ( Thursday, 19 June 2008 )
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Terraces Buzz
By Margaret Kemp
Tong Yen has no terrace, but Sarko’s dining there tonight with Chirac, so if it’s raining get over there and you’ll probably see more celebs than you’ve had Asian dinners. Last Updated ( Thursday, 19 June 2008 )
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Citrus Etoile and Pur'Grill Buzz
By Margaret Kemp
If you love Gilles Epié's Velouté de Foie Gras and hot oysters, marinated saumon d'Ecosse like herring, Soupe d'Asperges Verte, Beignets de Foie Gras, Souffle Chaud à la Clementine, you're going to love his virtual recipe book and hip video on www.cuisineonline.tv He's there in the kitchen with you, making the dishes. Also the Gros Macaron, tiramisu and the epic Epié Souffle Chaud. He can't come chez vous to do the dishes, Mrs E – Elizabeth - say's absolutely no, but doesn't mind you spending quality on-line time with her husband, if you really must! Last Updated ( Tuesday, 27 May 2008 )