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God, I Love Paris
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C'est vrai. I walk around this city, in which I now live, and smile and think of how lucky I am.
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Home is where there is abundant beauty.Home is charming.Home is where the sea is.Home is where the friends are.Home is where lobster rolls... ... and crispy fish salads abound. Home makes m...

3 days ago

A wee sampling of street art

I didnt see as much street art in Paris as I did on my last visit. Probably because my head was always stuck under an umbrella.But I loved the irrepressible romantics...... the creepy-cool skeletons ...

24 may 12

My (almost) Vegan Mondays

MorningCoffee with soy milkGreen juice (I am certain these fresh, alkalizing veggie juices are going to be my salvation in the long run: kale, cucumber, celery, lemon juice, banana and green superfoo...

22 may 12

Brooklyn: What’s not to love?

I’ve been having a serious, albeit sporadic, love affair with Brooklyn for a year and a half now. Ever since moving home last January, I’ve been telling myself I’m going to start house hunting there....

21 may 12

Merci à tous

It’s been three and a half months since Paris, My Sweet came out. In some ways, the whole publication has been very humbling (now I know why some writers say to never read the reviews). In other ways...

18 may 12

Chez L’Ami Jean

When you dine at Chez L’Ami Jean, it’s impossible not to develop a crush. If not on Chef Stéphane Jégo, then on the restaurant itself.Two of the three times I’ve eaten there, I’ve been right near the...

16 may 12 1 person likes this

My Vegan Mondays

Here we go, here we go. While my willpower has been pitiful lately (to wit: this weekend included (multiple) cupcakes from Georgetown and Firefly and chocolates from Chow) I dont mind patting myself ...

15 may 12

French word of the day: potelé

Def: chubbyI love this word. Not the way it feels, but the way it sounds.

10 may 12

Look up!

Look up, look up! Many of Paris treasures are up above.Take the stairs and you will be rewarded.Even in the most fanciful interiors, the decor is not limited to the walls......and even in the most re...

09 may 12

My Vegan Mondays

I have two dinner dates this week for which Im very excited and makes being "good" today easier.MorningCoffee with soy milkGreen juiceA giant, juicy Jonagold appleAfternoonCurry cauliflower w...

08 may 12

Louis & Marc

In 1854 a country boy named Louis Vuitton launched an eponymous trunk company in Paris. In 1997, Marc Jacobs, a skinny kid from downtown New York was tapped creative director of the famed House.The c...

06 may 12

Bonjour Tristesse

Who doesnt love a good, kitschy "French" film?Made in 1958, this gem has it all. Paris and the Riviera. Vixens and playboys. Dior and Hermés. Its the perfect mood lifter for these damp, grey ...

05 may 12

A petite NYC travel tip

The Garment District is where it’s at. Seriously. That grubby corridor in the middle of nowhere? It’s going to be the next Noho, the next NoLiTa, the next MePa. Two years ago, the groovy Ace Hotel op...

04 may 12

Only in Paris

Ive always loved this beautiful tree.As I sauntered from Franck Kestener, down rue Monsieur le Price (what a great name!) into Carrefour de lOdeon, there, sandwiched between Le Comptoir du Relais and...

03 may 12 1 person likes this

My Vegan Mondays

The great thing about Vegan Monday is Im always ready to clean up my act after a weekend of indulging. The bad thing is, its only Monday—a long time to go until the next 48 hours of freedom and glutt...

01 may 12

A week in Paris

A week in Paris is never enough.To capture all the beauty.To see what’s new (like the Autolibs!).We walked and walked, but still didn’t see enough.There were moments of brilliant sunshine and dazzlin...

29 apr 12

A great Saturday in the city

After my stellar shopping and service experience at Warby Parker......but before lunch with Alison at Alimentari & Vineria and tea and cookies with Ally at ABC Kitchen......I spontaneously bought fiv...

29 apr 12

Hightops, people

Hightops.Let there be no mistake.Theyre coming back.

26 apr 12

My Vegan Mondays

This Vegan Monday is dedicated to the:2 pain aux raisins2 almond croissants1 pain au chocolatWarm waffle with sugarChocolat chaudChevre chaudComtéHomemade Thai dinnerCojean sandwich3 2-course meals, ...

24 apr 12

The always triumphant Cornet Vegetarien

It just wouldnt be a visit to Paris without a visit to Alain. The same savory crepe and fillings ("tout bio!")... ... the same charm and sass.The same deliciousness and feeling of happiness.M...

21 apr 12 1 person likes this

Une soirée extraordinaire

If you know anything about my time in Paris, you know about my girl Mel. Shes exceptional. Extraordinary. One of a kind. I love her.She and the wonderful Sophie Berdah of Le Citizen hotel, with suppo...

19 apr 12

Paris in the rain

Who was it that said Paris is at its best when it’s raining? I guess their experience of rain wasn’t a chilly 40-something degrees, when the wind is blowing sideways and all you really want to be doi...

18 apr 12 1 person likes this

Cold but lovely

This is a different kind of Parisian visit for me. I’m trying out the concept of “no agenda.” Save for a few restaurant reservations , and the book soirée bien sur, this week will unfold mysteriously...

17 apr 12 1 person likes this

A funny thing happened on the way to Paris

The first time, I mean. When I first moved to Paris in 2009, it was to replace another American writer at Ogilvy. Rosecrans Baldwin. He was done with living abroad and moving back to the States. I ne...

17 apr 12

I am in Paris

It was a long week. But I had a Friday night red-eye to Paris. I was so happy, though the flight was delayed and I couldnt keep my eyes open at 10, much less 11 or 12, and when I landed and my phone ...

14 apr 12

Classy girls

I met Nadine and Brett at my Three Tarts book signing. They came with their parents, all four of them excited for their upcoming visit to the City of Light (and Dark Chocolate). Needless to say, noth...

11 apr 12

The book docket

It’s been almost 10 weeks since Paris, My Sweet launched and it’s definitely been a whirlwind. From the Jersey Shore to the Bay Area, I’ve loved connecting with friends and Francophiles. And just to ...

11 apr 12

My Vegan Mondays

Another week, another Vegan Monday...MorningCoffee and soy milkGreen juiceOatmealAfternoonA rare and wonderful lunch date with Sion! After macarons, aperos, fromage et vin in Paris, this in fact was ...

10 apr 12

Visions of Paques past

They dont call them chocolate masters in France for nothing. Just take a look at some of the incredible, edible sculptures from previous years at Michel Cluizel...... and Lenotre.Guess who??(There is...

08 apr 12 1 person likes this

One week and counting

"What is it with this city? I need to write a letter to the Chamber of Commerce."—Gil in Midnight in ParisI love Woody Allens sense of humor. And I love that Im going to be back in Paris in e...

07 apr 12

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