Don’t have a lot of time to plan a trip to Paris? Use this “cheat sheet,” which includes a mix of shopping, museums, restaurants and bars. It is not easy to pick ten things to eat, drink, and see in my favorite city, and as all cities do, Paris is […]
Where to find the best croissants, cookies, lemon tarts, eclairs and more in the city of pastries. Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods hold a special place in my heart. There’s something irresistible about the perfect combination of sweet and salty, with the crunch of the pretzel and the smoothness of the […]
The heart of Burgundy entices with excellent cuisine, medieval architecture and, of course, wine. When people ask me what French region they should visit after spending time in Paris, I reply “Burgundy” without missing a beat. It’s easily my favorite region outside Île de France. My husband and I have […]
No, the food is not always good in Italy. Here are spots to seek out in Rome, Tuscany, Venice and more. People often ask me where to eat in Italy. This isn’t as easy of a question to answer as you might think. While Italy is one of the world’s […]
Talking local ingredients and graffiti with Chef Bertrand Grébaut plus tips for snagging a reservation. While it’s true that many non-French chefs have helped reinvigorate Paris’s dining scene in recent years, there are plenty of native sons who are contributing immensely. I think the neo-bistro Septime, owned and operated by […]
45 minutes north of Coeur d’Alene, this town on Idaho’s largest lake offers equally beautiful scenery and fewer crowds. In the heart of summer, as the sun sets over the pristine Lake Pend Oreille, its waters mirroring the fiery hues of the evening sky, the small town of Sandpoint buzzes […]