French cuisine

Top 5 Ópera Food & Drink: A Delicious Review

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Top 5 Ópera Food & Drink: A Delicious Review Finding the perfect spot for a meal or a drink around the gorgeous Ópera Garnier can really be a delightful quest. You get, more or less, an array of choices, but that, too, means wading through tourist traps. So, that’s why I’ve put together this review of five places that offer something truly special. It’s actually all about experiences that locals might appreciate as much as visitors. 1. Café de la Paix: A Parisian Icon The Café de la Paix actually sits right next to the Ópera Garnier. Very, very few …

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Top 5 Grenoble Food Spots: Best Restaurants & Drinks

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Top 5 Grenoble Food Spots: Best Restaurants & Drinks So, when you think of great eats in France, Paris might spring to mind, maybe Lyon, too it’s almost a given. But what about Grenoble? Very much tucked away in the Rhône-Alpes region, this city is cooking up a storm, very literally. From traditional Dauphinois fare to some swanky modern twists, Grenoble has quite a bit to offer any adventurous foodie. Here are 5 places, very solid choices in my book, to grab a bite and sip something nice. 1. Le Jardin du Golf: A View with Your Meal Okay, so, …

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Top 5 Poitou-Charentes Food & Drink: A Tasty Guide

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Top 5 Poitou-Charentes Food & Drink: A Tasty Guide So, if you are angling to see the best side of French cuisine and drink that you likely won’t find on those very touristy spots of Paris, well, look south to Poitou-Charentes! This area of France isn’t very just very amazing beaches and nice green lands. Actually, the eats and drinks tell very great stories about its past, its land, and, too, how they’ve been doing certain things for many, many years. 1. Oysters from Marennes-Oléron: A Taste of the Sea When someone mentions oysters, that might very well bring about …

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Narbonne’s Must-Try Food & Drink: A Local’s Top 5

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Narbonne’s Must-Try Food & Drink: A Local’s Top 5 If you’re headed to Narbonne, France, then prepare your taste buds! It’s almost like this old city isn’t just filled with Roman history and stunning architecture; you know, it’s got some truly fantastic eats and drinks too. Now, from bustling markets with fragrant cheeses to quaint restaurants serving up fresh seafood, you, like your foodie dreams are totally about to come true. Here’s a look at my top five food and drink experiences you just can’t skip while visiting. That way, you will experience the authentic flavors that Narbonne has to …

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Cramant Food & Drink: Top 5 Must-Try Experiences

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Cramant Food & Drink: Top 5 Must-Try Experiences Cramant, you know, that itty-bitty village set right smack in the heart of Champagne country, is more than just a place on a map. So, that it’s almost a sensory overload. Think about it; rolling hills dressed in vines heavy with grapes, the constant gentle “pop” of corks celebrating something somewhere, that sort of thing. But, there’s more, right? I mean, yes, Cramant is darn near synonymous with top-notch champagne – Blanc de Blancs, to be exact, champagne crafted entirely from those fancy Chardonnay grapes. Still, it’s got more to offer anyone …

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