Tag: Adventure

Le Grand Vefour – Paris

December 29, 2015 – Europe, Gault Millau 4 Toques, Michelin 2-stars, Paris, Review, Top Restaurants

Today is a very special day. Beyond our wildest hopes we managed to secure a reservation at the grand Le Grand Vefour, Paris’ finest gastronomic meeting place for more than 200 years. Paris’ political, artistic and literary legends including Napoleon and Josephine, have been dining here since 1784. Today chef Guy (pronounced Gee) Martin, inspired by art and artists creates a spectacular 3 Michelin star menu. We walk through the inner courtyard of the Palais Royale, past exquisite boutiques […]

The Mistress of Cheese, The Master of Pork

Fromagerie Quartrehomme and Gilles Verot

December 29, 2015 – Paris, Review

Beguiled by the Mistress of Cheese, Seduced by the Master of Pork Outside our window Paris is in darkness, a beautiful moody cityscape, the rooftops and buildings moonlit greys, an occasional splash of gold as early risers windows begin to glow. We rug up in our warm coats and scarves and set off on an early morning adventure. We walk slowly to the metro station enjoying this magical part of the day. The soft golden street lights break the […]