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Traditional French cooking techniques are the foundation of high-end cuisine; but to keep today’s diners engaged, chefs must continually incorporate innovative approaches. Molecular gastronomy, a trend of remaking everything into something new, ran rampant for an abbreviated time. Today superior chefs smartly incorporate only the best of these techniques. On my recent trip to Paris, […]

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Reminiscent of an ornate château dining room, Le Cinq is undoubtedly luxurious yet also welcoming. The elegant dining room bathed in gold, the old master oils adorning the walls and the beautiful flower arrangements all set the scene for this gastronomic experience. Awarded two Michelin stars, it serves classic French food with a contemporary inflection,... View Article

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On the first floor of the extravagant Baccarat Museum, the Cristal Room restaurant occupies the former dining room of Vicomtesse Marie-Laure de Noailles, erstwhile owner of the building. Refurbished by Philippe Starck – who added to the original wood-paneling and bare brickwork with mirrors, copious amounts of gilding, and a fabulous dusty pink color scheme... View Article

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Lasserre’s key concepts are discretion, service, and ultra-fine dining. A bastion of French haute cuisine, this two-star Michelin Old World-style restaurant aims to offer each guest a refined and charming experience, enhanced by an incredible attention to detail in all areas. Dine on classic dishes such as roast pigeon with seasonal vegetables, or spiced duck... View Article

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This exceptional two-star Michelin restaurant, opened by Chef Jean Pierre Vigato in 2004, extends over a number of rooms in the magnificent Hotel Schneider, previously the residence of 19th century man of affairs the Marquis de Talhouët. Guests can choose to dine in the Dining Room, the Klimt Room – adorned with superb reproductions of... View Article

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No chocolate lover should pass through Paris without sampling Angelina’s renowned ‘chocolat chaud à l’ancienne l’Africain’, a thick, unctuous hot chocolate completely unrelated to the bland over-milky drinks served by most coffee shops. There are also plenty of options for non-chocoholics, including sweets such as house pastry ‘le Mont-Blanc’, a meringue with chestnut purée, and... View Article

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This illustrious pâtisserie now has boutiques dotted all over the world; however, nothing beats a trip to an authentic Parisian Ladurée tearoom. Visit for their palate-enchanting macaroons – small discs of light-as-air almond biscuits filled with melting ganaches in flavors such as chocolate, salted caramel, raspberry, liquorice, vanilla, orange blossom, pistachio and coffee – or... View Article

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Tired of heavy French classics? Yearning for premium ingredients arranged in an exciting, innovative way? Then Pierre Gagnaire, the center point of the Michelin star chef’s worldwide restaurant group, is the place for you. Taste bizarre and beautiful combinations of flavors from all over the globe in this stylish location, where the artistry of the... View Article

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Towering above the Parisian boulevards on the second level of the Eiffel Tower, Le Jules Verne is – contrary to what you might assume given the flocks of visitors below – far from a tourist trap. With bold modern décor by Patrick Jouin and cuisine by the legendary Alain Ducasse, it offers a classic French... View Article

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Comprised of two dining rooms – Winter and Summer – used according to the rhythms of the season, this three-star Michelin destination attracts with its luscious surroundings and delectable culinary offerings. Based upon traditional French cuisine, yet always evolving and being improved, the dishes created by head chef Eric Frechon aim to bring back to... View Article

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On the chic Left Bank, Alain Passard’s L’Arpège is dedicated to creating cuisine filled with harmony; every ingredient of every dish is carefully considered to ensure it matches the rest, the result of which is a three-star Michelin rating. Passard is also devoted to quality; since 2000, the restaurant has been supplied by its own... View Article

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