Je passe depuis plusieurs années devant le restaurant les Papilles qui se trouve à côté du Jardin du Luxembourg. Je pensais que c’était un petit bistrot- épicerie de luxe et n’avais jamais fait l’effort de m’y intéresser. Mais cet hiver, voyant que le bistrot était rempli tous les jours à l’heure du déjeuner, je me suis approché d’un peu plus près et commencé à me lécher les babines en regardant la vitrine et la carte
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Restaurant Les Papilles, restaurant généreux
This museum, attached to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, tells not only the story of a family that has since died out, but also shows part of the art collection that they cultivated, all in the large townhouse that they had built on the border of the smart parc Monceau .
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The Nissim de Camondo museum – astounding
Ce musée, rattaché au Musée des Arts Décoratifs – raconte non seulement l’histoire d’une famille désormais éteinte, mais montre aussi une partie de la collection d’art qu’ils ont amassée, le tout dans la grande maison qu’ils ont fait construire au bord du parc Monceau.
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Le musée Nissim de Camondo – étonnant
Former Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been invited to keynote the annual convention of the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America which 330 member companies through whom 70% of the wines in America are distributed. This is the first time that the convention has chosen someone outside of the wine industry to keynote. Could you imagine Narendra Modi keynoting one of our Indian wine conferences
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Sarah Palin crushing Democrats and grapes?
As Homer Simpson once said, “Sweet, wonderful beer. My love for you will never die.” I believe that many share his sentiment. And those who do probably hold a soft spot in their hearts for some good Belgian beer. Those who visit Bruges may do so to see medieval buildings, take a bike tour or just wander around – but hopefully they’ll also stop and get themselves some good beer.
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De Halve Maan – Bruges, Belgium
Chocalate-y, luscious, perfect Sacher Torte. This is the chocolate cake to end all chocolate cakes: spongy chocolate cake, with a light apricot jam in between two layers, topped with a rich chocolate and served with whipped cream. Chances are, if you’ve explored Austria, you’ve seen Sacher Torte on the menu, well, just about anywhere you can eat. And hopefully, if you are in the know, you’ve indulged in a slice.
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A Little Torte at the Hotel Sacher’s Rote Bar
The Royal McGregor I was the group tour guide during our day in Edinburgh. Of the six of us, I was the one who had been to Scotland and explored the place top to bottom on my own a few years ago, so visiting Edinburgh Castle was old hat to me. I’d heard the tale of Mary Queen of Scots giving birth to King James VI in that little room with no windows
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Finding the Best Pub in Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
Its a 10! A tasting plate @ Salt in Vancouver Canada What has a Salt Cellar, serves 10 cheeses, 10 meats, and 10 condiments and is located on Blood Alley in Gastown? Only the coolest sounding restaurant called Salt Tasting Room . This tasty spot is located in beautiful Vancouver , British Columbia, a favorite international and romantic destination of mine
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No Chef, Take 10 – Salt Tasting Room, Vancouver, Canada
If you think the cold weather is cause for complaint, and the snow’s pretty but starting to get on your nerves, imagine Paris 100 years ago, flooded like you wouldn’t believe. This new exhibition shows some amazing photos and films from the time… © BHVP – Roger-Viollet We shouldn’t keep moaning about the current harsh weather. Imagine Paris underwater, boats in the streets, the Seine high enough to almost flow over its bridges.
Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company had its opening at University Mall on Tuesday, Jan. 5. The store is a franchise, owned by Hamid Gowani and Alnoor “Al” Jiwani, who also operate Barnie’s stores in Lakeland and Orlando, and are operators of several other mall-based franchise concepts in Florida. The store is 2,100 square feet and features café seating for patrons to relax and enjoy their beverages. The University Mall is located at 2200 East Fowler Ave. in Tampa
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Barnie’s Coffee & Tea open in University Mall
Si vous trouvez que le froid est désagréable et la neige jolie mais gênante, imaginez Paris il y a cent ans, sous le eaux. Une crue exceptionnelle, comme on dit, à revoir en photos et en films… © BHVP – Roger-Viollet Non, nous n’avons pas à se plaindre du temps en ce moment
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Exposition Paris inondé 1910 à la Galerie des bibliothèques du 8 janvier au 28 mars 2010
It seems good wine and Andrew Steele, GM of Shangri-La’s Tanjung-Aru Resort in Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo (former General Manager of the Shangri-La, New Delhi and founder member of the SI Tasting Panel) go hand in hand. And it is hard not to end up drinking great wines when you visit him
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SI Tasting Panel meets in Borneo by happy coincidence
Got a note from Jim Friley in response to this story yesterday: “I noticed in your article yesterday that Big John's Alabama BBQ was listed in the 'Saddest Restaurant Closures.' There is a bright side to that: Big John's family is relocated temporarily (hopefully to be a new location) in South Tampa on Dale Mabry Highway, a little south of Bay to Bay, across from the Howard Johnson's. They are operating under the name of BJ's Alabama BBQ…same family, same great BBQ, same great atmosphere…We in south Tampa are hoping and praying that this location will remain open when the site on 40th Street is resurrected.”
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Big John’s Alabama BBQ open in temporary spot
Portsmouth, New Hampshire may not be on most folks’ radar as a great spot to visit. But this revitalized old port town just North of Massachusetts and South of Maine on I-95 is cute, retro and hip all at the same time. It’s a great spot to explore on a day trip during a New England stay. And if you go, you have to have yourself a beer. New England is home to all kinds of great micro-breweries. It’s known for them. And if you fancy a meal with your quaff, you’ll be very happy once you step inside the Portsmouth Brewery
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Portsmouth Brewery – Portsmouth, New Hampshire
It’s the nearest things we have to a toy museum in the city, and even if it does look blatantly sponsored, how can you resist revisiting your childhood with these adorable characters? This photo by Flickr user 'Another Ashia…' is used under cc licence It’s the first Playmobil exhibition in France (yippee!), 35 years after the brand was started (and since then 2.2 billion little non-biodegradeable blokes have been made. Wow!).
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Playmobil exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs until 9th May 2010
The Bangalore Wine Club crowned a year full of wine events with a glittering Christmas Gala on the Prince of Wales lawns at the Taj West End, Bangalore, in December, writes Ruma Singh . The lawns looked magical, lit up with fairy lights, Christmas wreaths, white damask and gold. Left: Bangalore Wine Club members enjoying the Christmas Gala
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Bangalore Wine Club brings in 2010 with SIWC award winning wine
C’est notre Musée du Jouet à nous, et même si cette exposition semble moitié sponsorisée, saluons l’opportunité de retourner à notre enfance avec ces petits bonhommes si reconnaissable… Cette photo de l'utilisateur Flickr JimmyMac210 est utilisée sous licence cc C’est la première exposition en France pour Playmobil , à l’occasion des 35 ans du personnage (2,2 milliards de fabriqués !). En plus des scènes géantes de cirque, chevaliers, pirates, Vikings, cow-boys, Indiens et animaux, l’exposition vous aidera à comprendre aussi l’évolution de ces jouets depuis 1974, l’histoire de leur conception, une rétrospective de la publicité de la marque… avec bien sûr un maximum d’ateliers pour divertir vos enfants et même des visites guidées pour adultes. Irrésistible ! Cette photo de l'utilisateur Flickr 'Another Ashia…' est utilisée sous licence cc L’exposition Playmobil a lieu au Musée des Arts Décoratifs ( ici ) jusqu’au 9 mai 2010.
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Exposition Il était une fois Playmobil au Musée des Arts Décoratifs jusqu’au 9 mai 2010
The lucky owners of classic cars in Paris meet up once a month on a Sunday at the Esplanade du Château de Vincennes , but only once a year do they parade through the city! Over 450 beautifully-preserved vehicles will be taking part in the event on Sunday 10th January 2010, accompanied by 20 vintage motorbikes and three buses that joe public can ride along on… Last year, the cars went past the Panthéon on their way to the Eiffel Tower… This photo by Flickr user Parispassion is used under cc licence However, you’ll have to get there early for a seat on the bus: departure from the château de Vincennes is at 8am (!) before everyone heads off for Paris. The onvoy will cross place Daumesnil and Bastille, then taking boulevard Morland, the Pont Marie bridge, quai Montbello, quai Conti followed by Place de la Concorde
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10th ‘Traversée de Paris’ – classic cars invading the city and on display Sunday 10th January 2010
Les heureux propriétaires de voitures anciennes se réunissent une fois par mois, le dimanche sur l’ Esplanade du Château de Vincennes , mais ce n’est qu’une fois par an qu’ils traversent tout Paris ! Ce sont plus de 450 voitures qui prendront part à l’événement ce dimanche 10 janvier 2010, accompagnés sur leur route par une vingtaine de motos et 3 bus pouvant accueillir le public… L'année dernière, le convoi passait par la Place du Panthéon…
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10ème traversée de Paris en voitures anciennes le dimanche 10 janvier 2010
To go along with my year in review piece today, I thought I'd share the Food Channel's look back at the last decade in food. TOP TEN TRENDS OVERALL Sushi Bacon Cupcakes Sliders Gourmet Burgers made with Kobe or Angus Beef Superfruits such as Acai, Pomegranate and Blueberry Oils, such as olive oils and truffle oils Whole grains, such as Kashi, polenta, risotto Artisan foods, particularly in breads, cheeses and dark chocolates Coffees, teas DECADE’S TOP FLAVORS Pomegranate Wasabi Cranberry Ginger Blueberry Hibiscus Bacon Green tea Dark Chocolate Mint TOP TEN FOOD INFLUENCERS OF THE DECADE Organic foods, along with Locavore and Community Supported Agriculture International Cuisines Food TV and Internet Food Safety The Economy and subsequent shift to home cooking Fast casual restaurant concepts Fair trade and Artisan concepts in bread, chocolates, cheeses Mobility/Social Media/Twitter notifications/Underground dining Mixology Culinary education TOP FOOD PEOPLE OF THE DECADE Food bloggers The local farmer Celebrity Chefs in general: Rick Bayless, Rachael Ray, Paula Deen, Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri, Emeril Lagasse, Gordon Ramsey, Giada De Laurentiis, Mario Batali, Alton Brown, Tyler Florence, Jaime Oliver, Ina Garten Julia Child/Julie Powell The home cook Grant Achatz Alice Waters Thomas Keller Martha Stewart The local restaurant chef TOP TEN GENERAL NEWS TOPICS OF THE DECADE IMPACTING FOOD Food Safety (tomatoes, green onions, H1N1) Food Prices Slow Food Sustainability Consumer generated advertising (Dorito’s Super Bowl ad) The demise of traditional publishing (Gourmet Magazine) OrganicCarl’s, Jr.’s edgy advertising McDonald’s innovation DECADE’S TOP RECIPES Macaroni and Cheese Bread Pudding Risotto Biscotti Ceviche Deep Fried Turkey Crème Brulee Bruschetta Tilapia Guacamole TOP RESTAURANT TRENDS OF THE DECADE Fast casual concept Tapas and shareables Gastropub Molecular Gastronomy Taco Trucks Underground dining Fusion DIY Catering Upscaling of Bar food
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Food decade in review