Don’t have a lot of time to plan a trip to Paris? Use this “cheat sheet,” which includes a mix of shopping, museums, restaurants and bars. It is not easy to pick ten things to eat, drink and see in my favorite city and, as all cities do, Paris is […]
Where to find the best croissants, lemon tarts, eclairs and more in the city of pastries. I often joke that I have a talent for sniffing bakeries out like a bloodhound, and nowhere is this put to the test more than in Paris. As I walk and run throughout the […]
The heart of Burgundy entices with excellent cuisine, medieval architecture and, of course, wine. When people ask me what French region they should visit after spending time in Paris, I reply “Burgundy” without missing a beat. It’s easily my favorite region outside Île de France. My husband and I have […]
More and more travelers are making their way to the Rose City for excellent restaurants, stunning scenery and distinct coffee culture. I’m proud to say Portland, Oregon is my hometown. It has changed tremendously since I was growing up in the 1980s and 90s. Back then, it felt more like […]
No, the food is not always good in Italy. Here are spots to seek out in Rome, Tuscany, Venice and more. People often ask me where to eat in Italy. This isn’t as easy of a question to answer as you might think. While Italy is one of the world’s […]
Talking local ingredients and graffiti with Chef Bertrand Grébaut plus tips for snagging a reservation. While it’s true that many non-French chefs have helped reinvigorate Paris’s dining scene in recent years, there are plenty of native sons who are contributing immensely. I think the neo-bistro Septime, owned and operated by […]