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Pierre Herme

March 26, 2010

As any foodie worth their sea salt will know, Pierre Hermé is a big star in the patisserie firmament. Formerly top dog at Ladurée, he ran away from their constraining rules (apparently) to found his own company, and now has…

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Au Verger de la Madeleine

March 15, 2010

This prestigious cave in the posh Madeleine district near famed gourmet stores Hediard and Fouchon, offers an excellent collection of wines, and spirits, including top-notch Armagnac. This pocket-sized store has been pleasing customers since 1937, and remains one of the best wine stores…

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Mariage Frères

March 15, 2010

When we wanted to buy our English friends some special tea, we knew exactly where to shop: Mariage Frères. It is hard to believe that the French would know how to satisfy our friends, who are experts in the art of…

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Servant (Chocolate, Candy and Sweets)

March 14, 2010

Founded in 1913, this family owned chocolate and candy shop has retained its character and its charm for nearly 100 hundred years. The first time we went I was taking a picture of my two boys in the front of…

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Poilâne

March 10, 2010

In 1789 when the French stormed Versailles, causing Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI to seek “haven†in the Tuileries, it is said that the rioters sought to return with the royal family’s “baker, the baker’s wife, and the apprentice†— such…

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Marie-Anne Cantin

March 8, 2010

I had a friend of mine and his wife over for dinner while they were visiting Paris. As my I knew they savor the finer things in life, I made sure to pay a visit to Marie-Anne Cantin for a…

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L’Epicerie Fine (Rive Gauche)

March 8, 2010

Just around the corner from Rue Cler is one of the best small epicerie shops in Paris, where you can buy olive oils, vinegars, teas, coffee, spices, high-quality canned tuna, chocolates and other specialty items. The owner is very friendly and helpful, as are his…

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Amorino

March 8, 2010

For one of the best treats under 4 Euros, go to Amorino for fresh gelato. There is a large selection of flavors which often vary according to the season. Amorino always has a few staple fruit flavors – mango, strawberry, raspberry, mandarin, peach as well as rich…

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Jeusselin

March 8, 2010

Jeusselin, on Rue Cler, has specialized in serving the finest fresh foie gras since 1937. Julia Child would have come here to buy foie gras, cured meats, fresh pork and other delicacies. I first started coming with my labrador, Truman, who, at the time, was…

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Gerard Mulot

March 7, 2010

My Parisian friend Sylvie recently asked me if I had been to Gerard Mulot to try the best croissants in Paris. I sheepishly told her I didn’t know of Gerard Mulot, nor that it had the best croissants, but assured her…

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