A joyful comprehensive energetically illustrated love letter to the culinary treasure that is
Paris from the bestselling author of Let’s Eat France! Paris is the second-most visited
city in the world—and food-wise it has no peer. The cafés the bistros the bakeries the
grand old restaurants. And the shops from chocolate and macarons to wine and cheese from
copper cookware to one-of-a-kind china—there’s nothing like it. Not to mention the culinary
culture of the French capital with its writers artists movie stars expatriates and more
all of whom made food and drink central to their lives. How natural then and how perfect for
the reader that the author of Let’s Eat France! and Let’s Eat Italy! now turns his attention
to his hometown. Chockful of infographics recipes photographs and illustrations
biographies anecdotes and quirky takes on unexpected trends present and historical Let’s
Eat Paris! is the ultimate food lover’s guide to the ultimate food lover’s city. Read a
timeline of the brasserie. An ode to the frites of Paris. Profiles of iconic restaurants: Tour
d’Argent Fouquets L’ami Louis La Coupole Le Procope. Behold the sacred croissant and the
twelve best places to find one. The tradition of hidden private dining rooms and other love
nooks. Café Flore vs. Les Deux Magots. Best imports: kebabs burgers pizza. Recipes for Leeks
Vinaigrette Tournedos Rossini Boeuf Bourguignon Jambon-Beurre (and where to find the ones
worth eating). A Hemingway tour. A guide to street markets. Art Nouveau or Art Deco? And tres
tres more.