Local Flavor
a series of essays written between 2016-2020
There’s been a lot of talk about Michelin stars these days. The tire company’s red guidebook is wreaking havoc in some of its finest kitchens ...
During these long winter months in Paris...
Twice a month I leave Paris to drive two hours south to a small village near Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire.....
Other essays
Fresh out of college, I moved to New York and was looking for a job...
Adjacent to the Louvre is the majestic Jardin des Tuileries, a name I cannot pronounce properly. My daughter laughs at me.....
When Francine called, I had just returned from a three-hour drive, ready to call it a night. She’d booked a reservation for two at a unique gastronomical event....
It’s not easy to figure out why we don’t always feel welcomed with open arms in France. They can be a hard group to please....