Tag Archives: french food

June 30, 2010

La Boulangerie is a hit with Parisians

Lately we’ve been trying to write more and more about the hidden and relatively unknown gems of Paris, Lille and Brussels (everyone knows about the Eiffel Tower already, right?). So after a strong recommendation from a Parisian-born French colleague we thought that the aptly... [Read more]

April 7, 2010

Discover French cooking at its best at Chez Julien

Chez Julien is a very small and exceptionally lovely place overlooking the Seine in the Marais area of Paris. This unique little place has an exquisite retro-chic décor with plush banquettes and tall mirrors dotted about. Being situated in a former bakery, it evokes the style of... [Read more]

July 23, 2009

Local Specialties you must try when in Lille

If the first thing you think of is snails and frog legs when someone mentions French food then its time to take a trip to Lille. Discover real traditional French food as well as dishes specific to the north of France resulting from its French and Flemish history. A few specialties... [Read more]