Lara Dunston 
This Serendipity recipe makes a quintessentially Paris cocktail from the world’s greatest bartender, Colin Field, of Bar Hemingway at The Ritz. Made with fresh mint, Ritz Champagne, Calvados, and apple juice, Colin says it’s “France in a glass.” It’s also a refreshing cocktail that’s perfect to sip in Paris in spring or summer. It’s not … Read more
The best Paris walks are all about aimlessly sauntering the grand boulevards and exploring the elegant arcades. Amble about for a few hours and you’ll understand how Paris gave birth to the flâneur, a stroller fascinated with street life, for whom sauntering the city was the best way to experience it. We do just that … Read more
Shopping for ethical fashion in Paris need not be a chore. Indeed, in the world’s fashion capital, it’s the right thing to do. At a pretty boutique in Montmartre called Mademoiselle Bambû, I talked to the owner, a passionate advocate of sustainable fashion, about responsible shopping in Paris and sought her tips to how to … Read more
The best Paris food souvenirs include delicious French traiteur treats such as pâtés, vinegars, preserves, and spices, and épicerie specialties such as gourmet ingredients, fine olive oils, wonderful charcuterie, and even cooking utensils. These are the edible souvenirs we recommend you take home when you’re in Paris. The best Paris food souvenirs can be found in French traiteurs and épiceries which … Read more
Some of us love songs for the lyrics, but sometimes, even when the language is not our own and the lyrics are unintelligible, we’re still smitten with the music – and that was the case with Fanfan et Marco who we saw at Au Limonaire on Sunday in Paris, and their performance of Chanson, which I … Read more