René Lasserre’s legacy is his eponymous restaurant. One of the most impressive hosts of his day, he entertained the world’s rich, famous and important at his tables for a generation.
Gala evenings, celebrity parties, haute cuisine…this was a world away from the Basque home Lasserre left at only twelve to work in Paris. His first job [...]
La Belle Paris551 (1 vote)
Whew, it's been a busy month. I've had several cake orders, crazy busy work days and a furiously hectic week in Paris, but I'm determined to get more then one post a month up, so I promise to try and be better. What can I say, Paris was[...]
Champagne Dinner at Le Café de Paris551 (1 vote)
Oh yes, another delightful dinner - the last for the season - at Le Café de Paris in Boise. These dinners are such a treat and we will miss them until next season. But in the mean time, here is what we had. The 1999[...]
A Vegan in Paris--Chanterelles on the Menu for Dinner at Le Petit Pontoise551 (1 vote)
Le Petit Pontoise , recommended by the front desk clerk at our hotel on our recent trip to Paris, is a charming little restaurant (hence the name) located on a quiet side street a very pleasant 15 minute walk where we stayed. We sat on the[...]
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I often get emails from friends and friends of friends who are planning travels to Paris, inquiring about my favorite restaurants and other not-to-miss-spots here in the City of Lights. Many ask me about outdoor markets, which are without a[...]
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