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By Wouter0100
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About Me High-End Shopper, Practical
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Really nice product, protects my notebook good. It has been broken once (notebook case), so the protection isn't "very good".
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Great Design, Poor Stitching
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Great Product, Design, Lots of Space, FunctionalBut poor quality on stitching, I have 3+ tears already within 6 months
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Best backpack I've ever owned
By Matt
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I have a rather large laptop, and don't always travel light. Other backpacks ended up looking awkward and bulky when I put all my stuff in them, plus when they were completely filled the weight placed on my shoulders was intense and could even cause back pain.This backpack gives me none of those problems. It looks sleek and slim whether empty or full, fits well, distributes weight evenly, and has pockets in all the right places. I could not have designed a better backpack myself, and I cannot imagine ever using a different one again.
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My new favorite
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Before my recent trip to Germany,I searched for a backpack which can carry my laptop, tablet, extra clothes, and other gadgets. I own a Samsonite which i found too small for my trip, and a THULE backpack which i found too stiff and quite difficult to zip/unzip (it is not that difficult, but it would require both of my hands when zipping and unzipping). After checking this bag out, i instantly saw how perfect it is for my purpose. Zippers are easy to slide which is perfect when getting stuffs while on the go. There is a lot of useful pockets, placed in easy to access areas. And it looks pretty good whether it is fully loaded or even with just my laptop inside. The materials used looks sturdy enough and this takes away any worries that my bag wont endure travel tortures - although i havent really put this bag to test yet. The bag is also very light allowing me to really put a lot in it before reaching luggage limit. And one of the best things about this bag is that it is not priced as expensive as the other brands. Right now, this is my new favorite backpack and i think this is going to be for a long time.
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I'm in the Navy and travel a lot. I have to be efficient with my space but I also need to have my toys when I need them. This back pack holds a lot in a small comfortable to wear package. The sunglasses and pass port pockets are really convenient. With laptop, tablet and lots of mesh pockets...I have found my perfect backpack.
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Therapon's Christina Stumbaugh, was at the event to explain the history behind the line. She told me the story of how Therapon came to be and it's fascinating. This is not the typical story of a cosmetic or skin care line that is celebrity endorsed and built for mass-market profit. The line was started by a doctor to help his patients grow new skin after accidents or injuries. Dr. James S. Beckman, a plastic surgeon, developed the products while treating severely burned patients. Dr. Beckman was looking for skin products to help restore full function and mobility to skin-grafted hands. He developed a highly-specialized restorative crème formulated with ingredients proven to penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin, allowing the skin-grafted hands to bend normally and grasp objects again. The specialty crème also had the unexpected effect of erasing fine lines and restoring a youthful appearance to aging facial skin. Voila, Therapon Skin care products were invented. In order to ensure it's quality, the line is not mass produced, and new products are not made to respond to current trends. New products are only brought to market after careful research and testing. This helps to ensure the quality of the Therapon products.
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I'd like to share the Therapon difference with my readers by giving away one of the products I received at the event. One of my favorite renewing skin regimes has always been an Enzyme Peel Facial. That is why I am giving away Therapon's Thermaderm "NuPeel" Natural Enzyme Peel to one lucky reader to enjoy their own enzyme facials at home. Here's what you need to do to enter to win. Simply leave a comment here, and tell me a little about your current beauty routine and let me know if you've ever had an Enzyme Peel. If you haven't tried one, it's time you did!. To enter, simply leave your email address in your comment like so: jane at yahoo dot com, so I can get in touch with you if you win. Comments will be accepted until Saturday, March 5th at midnight PST.

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A letter from Chenoa Stock in Sri Lanka
May 10, 2010
A Change of Seasons
"Seasons?" you may ask. "In the tropics?" Yes, it is true. Even tropical countries, such as Sri Lanka, have seasons. And I am sweltering through yet another of the hot and humid monsoon variety. Where the days may be filled with shining sun, perspiring bodies, even while thinking, slower movement of the masses, and oh yes, the spontaneous I-forgot-my-umbrella monsoon downpours. Though I try to think positively and tell myself that I am living in a natural sauna, which surely somehow benefits one's body for detoxing purposes, even my veteran status of four years of this oppressive season offers no reprieve. But the show must go on. And it does. But of course one can never forget the amazing benefits these rains provide to the rice paddy fields and their farmers, who are attempting to harvest yet another crop this season. So, yes. The seasons are changing. Not only for the island, through the forces of Mother Nature, but also for Sri Lanka, for Praja Abhilasha and for me.
In January Sri Lanka held presidential elections, when incumbent Mahinda Rajapakse called for an early vote in hopes of riding on his victory in the 25-year civil war against the Tamil Tigers, which ended in May, 2009. He achieved his goal, winning the election term for another six (+) years, defeating his opponent (and former Army Chief), Sarath Fonseka. I will not go into details, but since then General Fonseka has been arrested and held on trial for allegations from the government, one that claims that he began his political campaigning while still an officer on duty. Three months later, the court martial trials and postponements persist, as they continue to hold and question General Fonseka.
In April, Parliamentary elections were held. Though it was a low voter turnout, President Rajapakse's party won the majority, but did not receive the 2/3 majority he needed in order to make changes to the Constitution, as he had hoped. Even though on trial, General Fonseka won a seat in Parliament and was able to attend the opening day, though he is still being held in custody by the Sri Lankan government.
Overview of Parliamentary Elections
Facts of Parliamentary elections as well as Sri Lanka-United States relations.
In case you want another view of the Parliamentary elections, read this newsstory.
Though some of this information could seem dire, there is still a chance for President Rajapakse to bring about a season and attitude of change for Sri Lanka. Many in the resettlement camps in the war-torn north are able to move in and out of the camps and even return home. International dialogues are being held, calling for investigations into war crimes, to which the President and General Fonseka have agreed. The checkpoints in Colombo and around the island have decreased, and the government has even stated that they will begin to scale back and withdraw the emergency laws that have been in effect since the beginning of the war in 1983. So there is hope for a new season of reconciliation for the future of Sri Lanka.
And riding on this hope for a change of attitude in the government are the communities of fisherfolk, women, laborers, tea plantation workers and farmers who constitute the Praja Abhilasha Network. As we struggle in our campaign for land for communities who have been displaced by tsunami, war, development, human-elephant co-existence, land tenure and other natural disasters, we can only hope that this change will open the ears of the government and make them listen and understand what we claim to be a fundamental right.
One way we are planning to ascertain that our voice is heard will be by holding eight People's Tribunals (or People's Courts) in 11 districts throughout July and August. Through these Tribunals we will call community members to submit testimonies of their land displacement cases. After choosing the most comprehensive testimonies in each district, we will create a People's Jury, consisting of scholars, lawyers and other human rights activists within Sri Lanka, who will hear and give the verdicts for each case. After the 11 Tribunals are held, we will write an Advocacy Paper to the government, clearly stating the verdicts of the cases and our proposals for future action that should be taken.
This is a great step for Praja Abhilasha, to engage in dialogue with the government with explicit evidence for our demands. Our planning will be carried out these next couple of months, preparing for the first Tribunal in the northern District of Mannar on July 3.
And it seems that in this step, a season of change has come for me also, as I will be making my departure from Praja Abhilasha and Sri Lanka mid-June. I have fulfilled my contract and have decided that now is the time to move on to new challenges and growth. I leave the Sri Lankan Network in the capable, transitional hands of the Rev. Thomas John, who is the facilitator for the Indian Network and will be advising Praja Abhilasha during this time.
I leave with the fullest heart of gratitude and love for my entire experience on this island. For the challenges, successes, growth, learnings (and new vocabulary!) and laughter. And on a personal level, for the community of which I have been a part, the travels, the expanded mind, the endearing annoyances and the different way of living and embracing life.
I will be giving presentations around the states (venues to be decided) from mid-June to end of July. I will then take a course called Immersion in the New Cosmology at Genesis Farm, located in Blairstown, N.J., late July/early August.
A bit of their vision: Transformation of a culture's awareness, beliefs and stories about the Universe and the place and purpose of humans within it is the foundation for any deep change in the world. This understanding is core to our mission as we work with others to transform the ecological devastation being caused by the western industrial economy. Through its educational programs and its commitment to action, Genesis Farm offers diverse and innovative educational experiences that inspire a comprehensive approach to change, both personal and social.
After this, I cannot yet say where the season of change will take me. If you ask me at the end of this month, I might just have an answer.
I would like to conclude by saying thank you for all of your support, encouragement, caring words and thoughts throughout my time here. I never felt lonely or forgotten while living on the other side of the world. I may be in touch soon with some future news, but for now I will embrace the humidity that pervades this island and recognize that all seasons come to an end, but also allow for a fresh beginning.
Much love from Sri Lanka.
Companionship Facilitator
Joining Hands – Praja Abhilasha
Sri Lanka
No. 10 Malwaththa Road
Sri Lanka
For more information:
Joining Hands Program
Joining Hands Partnership Newsetters
Chenoa Stock profile, funding, past newsletters
Chenoa Stock photo albums
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I went on a ride sunday on a new trail and it was awesome, however, i encoutered alot of trouble going around switchbacks, i had problems doing several of them slow as heck i have no idea how (or if) people do these things fast, any tips you can give me?
another thing is, ive noticed that im much better at climbing than decending, is it just practice and confidance?
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This morning was 49 degrees and windy. Far to chilly for us. We are readying the boat to begin our travels south to winter in the Florida Keys. The first leg of our journey will be from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Charleston, SC possibly this Tuesday, Oct 4th. The photo is a picture of our dock at Seapath Yacht Club here in Wrightsville Beach. This has been one of the most enjoyable and accomodating marinas on our cruise.
We went to a fun event at our friend's, Dale and Sharon Smith, home today. They had a gathering of friends and neighbors to celebrate Dale's very successful knee replacement surgery. It was a pot luck gathering with a big pot of home made soup to warm our bodies & spirits as the fall weather has definitely arrived.
Left Wrightsville Beach at 8:30 Tuesday morning (10/4) and had a wonderful overnight sail to Charleston. We had a NW wind at about 12 knots and a current that was giving us a little push. We were able to pass the Cape Fear River shoals in daylight and then set a course through the night directly to Charleston. Beautiful clear skies, bright moon and mild temps made for a great sail. Arrived our marina in Charleston late morning on Weds.
When we were approaching the Charleston City Marina I could see what looked like an extremely tall mast or tower that was not there the last time we were in Charleston. Cathy was able to confirm that it was a sailboat mast and I was not just seeing things in my sleep deprived condition. We then pulled into the fuel dock directly behind the largest single masted sailboat in the world, Mirabella V. She is 247 feet long and has a mast 292 feet tall. We looked like a little toy up next to this beautiful ship. You can Google their website and see for yourselves what a magnificant ship it is. I have been able to visit with some of the crew members and it has been a fascinating exprience to learn of their adventures.
After getting settled and rested, we unpacked the bikes and have been touring Charleston, grocery shopping and revisiting our favorite restraunts and their fabulous Farmers Market. We will be here for about 10 days before our next stops in Fernandina Beach and St. Augustine, FL. We have a major storm approaching from the south and will have several days of heavy rains and strong winds before the next weather window to continue our travels south.
This morning we went to a Methodist church that is a little over 200 years old and in beautiful condition. A most friendly congregation and delightful service. After church we went to one of our favorite restraunts, Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar. Cathy had some great southern style shrimp and grits and we split a fabulous piece of coconut pie (we agree the best we ever had). Now it is time to diet for a few days.
We are so blessed to be able to continue our crusing life. We are also blessed to have such a wonderful group of family and friends. God bless to all.
Cathy and I have been busy getting projects done on the boat this week. As you can see by the attached photo, Cathy is busy tidying up the yard. We have been busy washing, polishing, air conditioning mainteance, repacking and rearranging parts and household items and securing the boat for tropical storms while we are traveling back to TX.
The Carolina's are well know for their shag dancing. We went to a local club on Saturday night and watched some locals that were very good shag dancers. We enjoyed the music provided by a DJ and contributed a little beach dancing of our own. After we left the club I was stopped by a local sheriff's deputy for not having my lights on. He thought I might be a drunk driver but he went along with my story that our previous cars had automatic lights and I forgot to turn on the lights in my rental car for the first couple of blocks. He did look over my TX DL and then told us to have a nice evening. We were having a great evening and the officer's professionalism and kindness let us return to the boat with smiles of joyful appreciation..
We have been attending Wrightsville Beach United Methodist Church that is located a couple of blocks from our marina. Great sermons and a very welcoming congregation. We look forward to Sunday morning services.
We will be leaving for our TX driving trip on 9/15. We will stop for a couple of days in Ashville, NC before visiting friends in Birmingham, AL, family in Biloxi and then on to League City. We will be back in cruising mode with new blogs in late Sept. We are looking forward to the cooler fall weather and our trip south to the Florida Keys.
As you can see by the attached picture I am having to fish my bicycle out of the water. The three stooges (Bill, Bill & Bill) were hoisting our dingy out of the water with the storm sail halyard and the bow of the boat swung starboard and knocked my bike off of the dock. As soon as I saw the bike hit the water I quickly realized it was not going to swim to safety. So I ended up taking the dingy anchor and dredged for the bike. Magically I hooked a bicycle fish. All resolved except for flusing out all the salt water and using corrision spray on the bike. Some projects are just more complicated than others.......
We are still in Wrightsville Beach and thoroughly enjoying the community. Great people that have been very helpful and have made our stay most enjoyable. We are working out regularly at the gym, riding bikes and taking walks in the evening. Cathy and I have each dropped a few pounds due to our active lifestyle and healthier eating due to her great cooking.
We are helping to babysit our freinds (Dale and Sharon) home and dogs while they are on an RV trip to Vermont. They left three of their six dogs and we are helping their granddaughter Jessika with the house and dog sitting.
I know we have been at one location for quite a while when a man stopped in his truck while we were bike riding and asked me directions to downtown and I could actually help him. We are thoroughly enjoying the local church, have been to a couple of outdoor concerts, taken a dingy ride to the beach and a kayak trip around a small island.
We are heading back to Houston via a driving trip in a couple of weeks. Will visit with family and friends, pick up and drop off items in our storage locker and I have a few scheduled doctor appts. We will then take a driving trip to DC and visit friends in Virginia. We are planning on returning from our DC trip before Sept 20th as Dale is having knee replacement surgery on that day. After Dale's surgery and rehab we will start getting ready to cruise south for the winter.
Our decision to spend the summer in Wrightsville Beach seems to have been a good choice. Wonderfully cool mornings and comfortable breezy evenings have allowed us to eat dinner and watch the sunsets while sitting in the cockpit.
July is almost behind us and the upcoming heart of the hurricane season is just ahead. Will be glad when we get past the Sept/Oct hurricane season and start heading south for a warm and active winter in the Florida Keys. We are planning on staying in the Keys thru the winter before heading to the Bahamas in the spring.
Cathy and I were interviewed today for an article in the Lumina News, a weekly newspaper in Wrightsville Beach. The interview explored our travels, our preparation for the cruising lifestyle, some background information on our lives and Sassy, memorable moments while cruising and how we ended up in Wrightsville Beach. The picture above is of two very delightful and attractive young ladies, Jenny the writer and Emmy the photograher. As you can see by the picture the cruising life is a real challenge. Cathy and I felt very proud that they would choose us for a potential article. We will let you know if the article is included in their next week's edition which comes out on Thursday.
Tonight we are going to the comedy play Ruthless in Wilmington with our friends Dale and Sharon. Until our next edition, have a most enjoyable and blessed weekend.
Bill & Cathy
We have been in Wrightsville Beach for almost two weeks. We are thoroughly enjoying our visit and the community. We will not be going any further North this year. We have decided to bypass the Chesapeake due to bridge challenges in Pamlico Sound. Wrightsville Beach/Wilmington is a great place to spend the balance of the summer. Great weather with wonderful cool evening breezes, no bugs so far and a fun and active community. The best reason to stop here has been our friends Dale and Sharon. Dale and I grew up as next door neighbors and have maintained our friendshp via long distance travels from TX & CA for me and CA, CT and NC for him. Cathy and Sharon enjoy many ot the same interests. I have enclosed a picture of Sassy and Merilee, one of Dale and Sharon's six dogs. I took the picture from D&S's patio deck during a 4th of July BBQ celebration.
Besides our great 4th of July BBQ, we attended a wonderful patriotic church service with Dale. He is a member of Wrightsville UMC. Cathy and I then were able to watch 5 firework displays sponsored by the surrounding communities from the Sunset Deck at the marina. A very patriotic and memorable holiday weekend.
We finally were able to get our air conditioner replaced via factory warranty. We have been challenged to keep the boat cool ever since Marathon and have limped the A/C along during our trip. I am also working on resolving several other boat issues that seem to be the result of our hurricane Ike damage. Some have been corroded electrical challenges and some were hidden damages that have just surfaced. I have larned that cruisers have a never ending list of things to fix and repair but Cathy and I seem to be catching up while we are taking a summer break.
We will be driving home in August for visits with family and friends, take care of some business issues and do some medical checkups. We will return in mid Sept, take a week long driving trip to tour Washington, DC and then begin heading South to spend the winter in the Keys and Bahamas.
We have been enjoying our workouts, dinner and visits with friends, bike riding, trips to the local farmer's market just a block away, great evening walks, the boating community and church. Will post another blog soon as our life is full of events that we are excited to share.
Sounds like you're having a blast in Wrightsville Beach! I'm a reporter here for Lumina News, a weekly newspaper in town, and I'd love to sit down with the two of you to hear more about your travels. If you're interested, send me an e-mail at [email protected] or call me at the office (910) 256-8743.
Tomorrow we will be leaving Georgetown, SC and heading to Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina for an extended stay. We have some major work to do on our air conditioning unit with a possible factory replacment. The A/C has been a challenge since Marathon. We also have a water tank leak that needs some major investigation.
We will be spending time with Dale and Sharon Smith while in Wrightsville Beach. Great long time friends and fun to be with.
Did bicycle tours of Georgetown yesterday and today. Yesterday Cathy was on a mission while on our bike ride to find some fresh and very cold homemade lemonade. Must have outlawed it during prohibition as there was none to be found. Very remote town about twelve miles into an inlet and river. Georgetown played a significant role in South Carolina" history.
The enclosed picture is of Sassy's new friend Ally (who hangs out under the docks at the marina).
More to come when we get to Wrightsville Beach. Still very hot and we are all struggling with the heat.


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A review of 5 cool wireless research projects focused on municipal Wi-Fi, sensor networks and more.
In a paper titled "Architecting Citywide Ubiquitous Wi-Fi Access," the researchers introduce the idea of convincing current and future Wi-Fi hosts to grant access to legitimate guests whose traffic would be tunneled securely though the network and without hampering the host with any responsibility for it. "We offer this as an economically viable alternative to investing millions in new infrastructure," the researchers write.
"We argue that citywide ubiquitous Wi-Fi access can be architected at near-zero cost because the network infrastructure is already in place: A majority of city dwellers have a broadband connection and a personal Wi-Fi AP at home," the paper states. The researchers propose creating a cooperative of trusted Wi-Fi access points that could include implementation of gateways and servers to ensure security.
Treating wireless networks differently from wired
The debate about going with a wired or wireless network remains in full swing (See "Wireless LANs vs. Wired LANs: One of Networking's 50 Greatest Arguments"), but a perhaps lesser-known debate is whether to use old-fashioned wired network technologies to support wireless networks or to come up with new architectures suited specifically for wireless. MIT researchers Sachin Katti and Dina Katabi (we've tracked her wireless-boosting efforts in the past) support the latter in research outlined in a paper issued in September titled "MIXIT: The Network Meets the Wireless Channel."
The researchers claim their approach can boost throughput by four times over state-of-the-art opportunistic routing schemes, which are prone to dropping whole packets if even a few bits come through incorrectly. They say these opportunistic routing schemes work fine in wired networks, but not wireless ones. "MIXIT increases network throughput by building on the inherent characteristics of the wireless medium; it embraces wireless broadcast and exploits both space and time diversities," the paper states.
Seeking more energy-efficient sensor networks
A trio of University of California at Berkeley researchers say there is beauty in procrastination -- as in networked sensors that wait as long as they can to send data back to the program or person who needs access to it. But such delays won't gratify users of all sensor networks, such as those relying on polled and schedule protocols.
In a paper titled "Procrastination Might Lead to a Longer and More Useful Life" the researchers acknowledge that loads of attention has been paid to making wireless sensor networks more energy efficient through improved operating systems, storage and communication. Their research focuses on ways to reduce synchronization costs and on exploiting the batching of data, as well as compression, without adversely affecting system users. While they find there could be some benefits to delayed communications, they also discovered challenges, such as figuring out how to establish routing schemes on the fly once sensors are waked up.
DARPA's adaptive battlefield wireless plan
A new Department of Defense project is trying to use cutting-edge wireless research to create a tactical radio network that can adapt to keep soldiers linked with one another on the battlefield.
Project WAND (for Wireless Adaptive Network Development) will exploit commercial radio components rather than custom ones, and use a variety of software techniques and algorithms, many of them only just now emerging in mature form. These $500 walkie-talkie-size radios will form large-scale, peer-to-peer ad hoc networks, which can shift frequencies, sidestep interference and handle a range of events that today completely disrupt wireless communications.
WAND is an attempt to create low-cost radios with intelligent network software that does several things to make communications more pervasive, more efficient and more reliable in the battlefield. Read more about this project here.
Security architecture emerges for first responders
Princeton University researchers say they have come up with a new way to transmit crucial rescue information securely to first responders to such situations as natural disasters and terrorist attacks.
The new architecture supports what Princeton electrical engineering professor Ruby Lee calls "transient trust" – that is, the ability to swap sensitive data, such as floor plans of a building or personal medical information, securely on an as-needed basis. A paper called "Hardware-rooted Trust for Secure Key Management and Transient Trust" has been authored by ex-HP computer architect Lee (who leads the Princeton Architecture Lab for Multimedia and Security [PALMS]) and graduate student Jeffrey Dwoskin. The paper describes outfitting such devices as the handheld computers used by first responders with elements dubbed a "device root key" and a "storage root hash" to enable temporary access to information.
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David Chang Announces International Surprise Chef PopUp Dinners JULY 9: VIDEO
On July 9th, 37 of the world's top Chefs will swap lives & restaurants in Japan, Chile, Brazil, Slovenia, France, Turkey, Sweden, Thailand, Australia, UK, Italy, Peru, Spain, Canada, Belgium, Denmark and the United States! Guess who will be cooking for you that night?
5Omnivore Paris 2106Come out to see some of your favorite food and drink personalities at Omnivore, the food event of the Spring - where some of the world's top chefs take to the stage Sunday March 6 to Tuesday March 8th. Including James Lowe (Lyle's London), Frenchie's Gregory Marchand, Jean-Francois Piege, etc.(Bones) is Now Jones Cafe & RestaurantIt isn't often that the restaurateur turns Chef, but Bone's Owner Florent Ciccoli decided not to sell, and instead, is now the Chef-Owner of Jones in the same location. The all day cafe-restaurant is popular among the locals and food industry for the affordable generous portions, fantastic cooking and all-natural wine list.Where To Eat & Drink Right Now: La Cave Du Paul BertBertrand Auboyneau has done it again. The standing room only small plates wine bar next to Bistrot Paul Bert is a hit in the neighborhood - open all day every day until 2am. Convivial, natural wine & great food? It makes my where to eat and drink right now criteria.Where To Eat Right Now: Yves Camdeborde's New L'Avant Comptoir De La MerYves Camdeborde's brand new oyster wine bar next door to the wildly popular original is set to follow in its footsteps, featuring natural wines, flavoured Bordier butters, fresh oysters direct from the producers, and seafood tapas sharing plates - served in the lively environment this concept is known for.A Full Day Taste of ParisIf you live for eating & drinking through a city's food scene while learning about French food culture on location at food markets, bakery, cheese shop, wine bars, etc. then this full day adventure is for you.Afternoon Wine Bar TourIf you are social, love the food scene and want to go out with Wendy to eat & drink with locals to learn about wine, this afternoon tour will teach you drink French fluently.A Morning Taste of Paris Food & Wine TourEat, drink & learn about Paris food culture with Wendy at the bakery, cheese shop and wine bar with tastings included along the way.Sneak Peek: Bistrot Paul Bert is Opening a Wine Bar, La Cave Du Paul BertBertrand Auboyneau, the main man behind Paris' favorite Bistrot Paul Bert, is opening a small plate wine bar next door - open 7 days a week all day until late night. See you there!Bones Reopening As Jones Café RestaurantBones is officially reopening as Jones Café Restaurant on January 5th, with the same great kitchen team and food & wine - but now as a cafe from morning throughout the day and continuing the popular small plate wine bar in the evening.Chef Giovanni Passerini Opens Handmade Pasta ShopIf anyone in Paris can get folks excited about pasta - it is Rino's former Chef - Owner Giovanni Passerini, who just opened his handmade pasta shop near the Aligre Market, while renovating the corner space next door for his highly-anticipated restaurant opening in March.'Wich Craft: Top Sandwich Picks in ParisSandwiches don't have to be boring. From buttermilk fried chicken on a soft bun or a crusty hand made baguette stuffed with salted butter & cured sausage, these crowd pleasers will sate your sandwich craving or hangover cure, for eat-in, take out or even delivery.A Full Day Taste of Paris°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Tour: A Full Day Taste of Paris Neighborhoods Could Include: St Germain, Bastille Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 Fee: 250€. Food & wine are not included. Why? Because you visit many different places with varying food & wine and Wendy cannot predict how much or what clients want to eat or drink. Wendy doesn't judge […]Where to Eat in Paris During the Holidays: Wine Bars, Fresh Oysters, Bistrots & RestaurantsIf you are in Paris for the holidays, thank you, sincerely, for coming to see us! Don't want to sit in the usual stuffy hotel dining room looking at each other wishing you were somewhere else? These convivial addresses (listed in alphabetical order or restaurant group) are packed with locals on the outskirts are fun alternatives […]Restaurant Industry ConceptsNeighborhoods Could Include: St Germain, Les Halles, Bourse, Bastille, Oberkampf Hours: Full Day Wed – Sat 11am-4pm. Fee: 300€ pp for 2-4 adults traveling together. Perfect for: Restaurateurs or visitors who are intensely curious about the Paris food & wine industry Not suited for: Picky eaters/teetotalers/solo travelers/children Questions? Ask email@example.com "Our time with Wendy took us to the […]6 New Exciting Paris Restaurant OpeningsThese five new restaurant openings are exciting news for the Paris food & wine landscape. Although each is new, they will be very popular places to eat & drink because the Chefs & Owners have proven track records for successful operations such as L'Avant Comptoir, Bistrot Paul Bert, Spring, Frenchie, Rino & Pulperia.Michele Farnesi's Dilia RestaurantThis new Northeast Paris Italian-French restaurant is one of the most fun and exciting spots in town. Thank you Chef Michele Farnesi for bringing sexy back, rustic Italian-style that is.Daniel Rose's La Bourse et La Vie BistrotLeave it to American Chef Daniel Rose (Spring) to bring back the Classic French bistrot. This is the kind of food people traveling to Paris are looking for, and crave long after leaving.Ultimate Full Day: Right & Left BankNeighborhoods Could Include: Latin Quarter, St Germain, Marais, Rue Oberkampf, Bastille Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 11am – 4pm Fee: Private tour 275€ pp for 2-4 people traveling together. Type of Food & Drink Included: A combo of bread/croissant/cheese/charcuterie, street food, seafood, tapas in modern wine bars, natural wine Perfect for: Visitors on a short trip looking for maximum impact […]News You Can Eat: Chef Michele Farnesi Opening Restaurant DiliaI cannot tell you how thrilled that I am that Chef Michele Farnesi is opening his first restaurant in the former Roseval space. With experience at Osteria Francescana with Massimo Bottura, Saturn with Sven Chartier and Rino with Giovanni Passerini? I'm not even worried. See you there!My Top Picks For Great Paris Restaurants Open All/Part of AugustThis summer, there are an unprecedented amount of not just OK restaurants, but GREAT restaurants open all of/part of August. Skip the tourist traps and eat & drink well at my top picks below. This list is being updated daily - so check back.Bertrand Grebaut's Septime RestaurantPassard trained Chef Bertrand Grebaut's modern, one star, casual neo-bistro is still one of the hottest tables in the city and has been included in nearly every "must eat in Paris" list across the globe since opening five years ago.Au PassageStill insanely popular after 4 years, Au Passage is a must for groups of friends who prefer sharing plates family-style rather than a large sit down meal. Bonus points for natural wine list and open late night.Where to Eat in Paris Right Now: According to the Paris Food & Wine IndustryIf you want to know where to eat & drink in Paris right now, get "branché" (plugged in) and out of the central tourist zones and follow these opinionated-hard workers down quiet alleys, along cobblestoned streets and into residential neighborhoods for an essential taste of the Paris food & wine scene.Mary CelesteLe Mary Celeste is one of NOMA's (North Marais) most sought out addresses for the uber cool vibe, craft cocktails & beer, raw bar, sharing plates and lively music playlist.L'Avant Comptoir Wine BarChef Yves Camdeborde's wildly popular tapas-style wine bar hidden behind his crepe stand. Don't be shy, step behind the "pig" curtain & join the locals, chefs, winemakers and other food industry people standing elbow to elbow at the zinc bar at one of the hottest insider wine bars in the city. Pig central.Bistrot Paul BertEverything at the Bistrot Paul Bert is authentic. From the zinc bar to the fantastic eggs mayo and hand cut steak frites, this is my favorite bistrot in Paris - and, quite easily my favorite place to eat in the world.Restaurant AbriChef Katsuaki Okiyama executes stunning tasting plates with precision at his popular Abri, where regulars love the gourmet sandwich days as much as the affordable lunch & dinner menus.Buns To Go: Guy Savoy Opens Sweet & Savory "Gout De Brioche"#greatidea - Chef Guy Savoy opened a sweet and savory brioche shop yesterday around the corner from his new three-star fine dining restaurant on the river.The First Paris Food Market Event (Video), July 2Really cool street food event in East Paris on a super hot night tomorrow. Stroll the market to drink & eat delicious stuff from these hard working folks: Chilango - Quesadillas / Flesh - Ribs + Corn / Kitchen Lab - Bahn Mi marinated pork maple syrup and spring rolls and more....(La) Cave à Michel Wine Bar"Top Chef" Romain Tischenko's La Cave a Michel small plates natural wine bar is so popular with the food & wine industry – it could easily rank number one on this site under "Where to Eat Right Now."The Clown BarOwners Sven Chartier and Ewen Lemoigne (Saturne Restaurant) have turned the historic Clown Bar into one of the hottest insider addresses in town, with Chef Sota & Sommelier Xavier Lacaud keeping it that way.Yard Wine Bar – BistroJane Drotter's YARD looks and feels like "that" kind of neighborhood place where everyone knows each other, because it is.Le Dauphin Wine BarExpect the unexpected with flavor combinations and a lively crowd at Chef-Owner Inaki Aiziparte's popular small plates natural wine bar.Le ServanSisters Tatiana (L'Arpege & L'Astrance) and Katia Levha have transformed a gritty 11th arr coffee bar into a pretty new bistro, bustling with cheerful food industry folks who are crossing town for Tatiana's Philippine infused menus & Katia's natural wine list.Top 10 Restaurant Reservation Tips for ParisCalling for restaurant reservations can feel intimidating with the language barrier and time difference, but it doesn't have to be.Daniel Rose (Spring) Buys 2nd Restaurant: La Bourse ou La Vie BistroChef Daniel Rose of Spring Restaurant recently purchased a second restaurant, the historic La Bourse ou La Vie on the rue Vivienne near the Bourse. No worries - Spring Restaurant is remaining open!Word on the Street : Roseval Restaurant is Closing for GoodChef Simone Tondo just confirmed that he is closing his Roseval Restaurant on July 31st to pursue other projects, near the 11th. A great location to try before then, the terrace during summer nights is pure magic.Olive Davoux is the New Head Chef of Le Verre Volé Sur MerThe oh-so-fabulous, miss divine Chef Olive Davoux (Mary Celeste, Ecailler du Bistro) starts at Le Verre Volé Sur Mer this week - the seafood inspired sister wine bar/restaurant to dynamic duo Cyril Bordarier & Thomas Vicente's Le Verre Vole on the same street.Word on the Street: Bones Restaurant Closes For GoodIf you haven't been to Bones Bar & Restaurant, you should definitely go while you can this summer where they will be giving it 100% before they close their doors August 7th.TGIF Evening Wine Bar TourEvening Wine Bar Tour – SOLD OUT Neighborhoods Could Include: St Germain, Bastille Hours: Friday nights 7-10pm Type of Food & Drink: Sharing Tapas-Style Plates, Equal Emphasis on Meat, Seafood & Wine Perfect for: If you are social, open-minded, and want to learn about French natural wines by eating & drinking with Wendy & locals through the Paris […]New Opening: Le Bon Saint PourçainThrilled that serial restaurateur David Lanher (Racines NYC, Racines Paris, Vivant & Stern Caffè) has purchased and refurbished a restaurant in the heart of St Germain - where finding a decent restaurant has become increasingly difficult in recent years.New Opening: HERO (Korean French Fried Chicken)Whether or not Paris needed a Korean fried chicken joint is beside the point - it has one and I'm in love. The ever clever concept group behind Candelaria, Glass & Le Mary Celeste have hit another home run.Sneak Peek & New Opening: Chef Guy Savoy's 3 – Star Restaurant Moves to the Left BankWith sophisticated dishes like salmon cooked on dry ice to comfort food like lamb and bone marrow oyster toast - accompanied by Seine River views... this is set to be one of the most romantic fine dining settings in the city.Le 6 Paul Bert's New Chef: Kosuké TadaFrom the kitchen of David Toutain, new Chef Kosuké Tada (pictured right) is at the helm of the Le 6 Paul Bert - continuing in the contemporary modern style that the popular restaurant is known for.David Chang Announces International Surprise Chef PopUp Dinners JULY 9: VIDEOOn July 9th, 37 of the world's top Chefs will swap lives & restaurants in Japan, Chile, Brazil, Slovenia, France, Turkey, Sweden, Thailand, Australia, UK, Italy, Peru, Spain, Canada, Belgium, Denmark and the United States! Guess who will be cooking for you that night?Its a Chef & Restaurant Party June 5 – 7th Around the World: Le Fooding Turns 15Paris' groundbreaking group LE FOODING is hosting a blowout 15th birthday party featuring top chefs & restaurants in the "underdog" neighborhoods (Brooklyn, Shoreditch, East Berlin, Mission District, Northeast Paris) which have become the international capitals of cool. June 5 - 7, 2015.Restaurant Gare au GorilleMarc Cordonnier & Louis Langevin's time learning the art of hospitality at Septime Restaurant served them well. Their 1st project in an unexpected part of town is a new favorite - sophisticated tasting menus (lunch is 25€!), lively tapas evenings & natural wine.New Opening: AmaranteChef Christophe Philippe is in full traditional old-school mode with top-notch French ingredients on his menu: snails, foie gras, brains, tongue, sweetbreads, slow-roasted lamb and veal, and huge fatty beef steaks for two with damn good potato puree. The only garnish is butter. What's not to love?MiznonForgot standing in line across the street for a falafel. Tel Aviv's Chef Eyal Shani's Parisian branch of Miznon is where you can find serious line cooks using top-notch ingredients to make extraordinarily good stuffed pita sandwiches from scratch. I fantasize about the lamb at least once a day.Le Jeu de QuillesBenoit Reix's friendly table d'hôte style bistro is a favorite among the natural wine aficionados and Paris chefs who cross town for his modern home cooking and wines. All the products are sourced from top producers including his famous neighbor, butcher Hugo Desnoyer.Aux Deux AmisDon't let the retro diner décor fool you, David Loyola's friendly place on the rue Oberkampf is a popular spot for foodies and winos in the know who come for the affordable market menus, lively tapas nights and short but juicy natural wine list.DersouAwarded Best New Opening of the Year (Omnivore): Chef Taku Sekine & cocktail guru Amaury Guyot's brand new Dersou restaurant has already proven to be popular with the Paris food industry crowd - especially since it is open late night after a long day in their own kitchens.L'HuitradeTaste your way through some of France's most respected oyster beds, at Guy Savoy's tiny new "Huitrade" oyster bar across the street from his flagship restaurant - a fantastic and fun addition to the nearly non-existent food scene by the Arc de Triomphe.Get Cooking with Chef Pierre Sang BoyerTop Chef contestant Pierre Sang's instinctive "freestyle" approach in his two restaurants in the 11th stay true to his Korean & French roots. Now you can learn from Pierre in the market and kitchen with his new series of food & wine classes.Rino's Giovanni Passerini is Back For A WeekSince closing his popular RINO restaurant in the 11th to open a bigger space in 2015 - we've missed Gio's cooking. He is back for one week, cooking for only 16 people during lunch & dinner Dec. 12 - 19th at the Table Ronde. Don't wait much longer to reserve, three dinners are already sold out.L'Acolyte (De L'Insolite)Yann (Club Gascon, Wolseley) and Fanny's (Wolseley, Eden Rock) funky & fun little wine bar/bistro on the rue Folie Mericault that focuses on raw & steamed lunches, dinners and apero hour.Le Grand PanBenoit Gauthier's fantastic neighborhood bistro is a must for carnivores looking to sit down with a group of friends around a rustic farmhouse table to get their fill of enormous cuts of grilled meat, washed down with delicious French (natural) wines.Service & Tipping in French RestaurantsThe question of tipping in France can be confusing - only because of the conflicting information out there regarding rules and etiquette. Hopefully, the following "tips" will set the record straight as simply as possible.Chef Shuffle: Nye Smith is the New Chef at YardWe were sad to see Chef Shaun Kelly leave Restaurant Yard for new adventures - but happy that his second Nye Smith (former St John/Moro London) stayed on to become the new Head Chef (and one of the best dressed in the city!).Guy Savoy Opening a Posh Little Oyster Bar – L'HuitradeIn just a few weeks, three Michelin star Chef Guy Savoy is set to open a posh oyster bar across the street from his restaurant - where guests can order from the oyster menu which will include his famous oysters nage glacée (sea/ocean water jelly on top of the oyster).Restaurant Spring's Jonathan Bauer Monneret Wins Best Sommelier in France 2014So proud of friend and Restaurant Spring Sommelier Jonathan Bauer Monneret - not only did he win the Best Young Sommelier in 2009, he's taken top prize for Best Sommelier in France 2014.Le Fooding Awards 2015 PalmarèsLe Fooding Awards & Guide for 2015 on sale now! Alexandre Cammas' team at Le Fooding have done it again - producing another fun and witty approach to their annual restaurant awards and guide in France. See the top winners here.First Bite: The Beast Smokehouse & Bourbon BarMeat, Fire, Time. These are the words Pitt Master & Owner Thomas Abramowicz lives by at his new smoked meat restaurant, The Beast, named for his custom-built 2 ton wood-operated rotisserie smoker that indirectly cooks his exceptional black Angus brisket, pulled pork, pork ribs & chicken.Ble Sucre Bakery Wins Figaroscope's Best Madeleine in Paris PrizeCongratulations to Fabrice Le Bourdat and his Ble Sucre Bakery for taking the top prize in Figaroscope's Best Madeleine in Paris. Watch the testing process video & see the other top contenders here.Ble Sucre's Famous Madeleines Go BigBaker and patissier Fabrice Le Bourdat has taken his famous orange juice sugar-glazed madeleines to the next level at his Ble Sucre Bakery - launching an oversized version to share for 12€. The mold pans with recipe will also be for sale (32€) soon, so that you can make them at home.Sneak Preview: Sherry Butt's Amaury Guyot & Chef Taku Sekine's New Cocktail Restaurant DERSOUTwo well-liked guys in the business - Barman Amaury Guyot (Prescription Cocktail Club, Owner of Sherry Butt) and Chef Taku Sekine (Beige, Fish, Saturne, Clown Bar) are opening a new cocktail themed restaurant in the Bastille.Restaurant Caffè SternFollow the gorgeous 18th-century arcades Passage des Panoramas to the wolf wearing a rhinestone necklace at #47, and you'll be at the wacky new Caffe Stern that has been the talk of the town since opening last month. Just like the Mad Hatter's tea party - this is one wild ride.First Look: A Noste Tapas Bar & RestaurantJulien Deboue's hot new Basque-style street food, tapas bar and gourmet restaurant is all under one roof in a former warehouse by the Opera. Although the name means "Chez Nous", for groups of friends it will quickly become "Chez Vous!"Chez L'Ami JeanStephane Jego is serving modern & classic bistro fare in take no-prisoners portions to a diverse rock and roll crowd - and it is not for the faint of heart. I'm not kidding, this place comes with a warning label: Jego's mission is to feed you like nobody's business. If you think there can never be too much butter in pureed potatoes, then this is your kind of place.Restaurant FrenchieGregory Marchand's casual little neighborhood place on an alley by Les Halles is a huge international success & buzzing with regulars every Monday to Friday night. Affordable beautiful cooking, top notch wines and friendly professional service make it so popular, it is nearly impossible to get a table.Pierre Sang's New Restaurant on Rue Gambey ROCKSTop Chef contestant Pierre Sang's fun new restaurant in an urban wine shop setting was the quiet opening of the summer. Known for his contemporary Korean-French "freestyle" menus at 49€, take advantage of the early 7pm seating as there is no telephone & no reservations.Le Petit Célestin BistroThe Mimoun brothers Yannis & Jais's classic French bistro on the Seine overlooking the Ile St Louis is a delicious terrace address for fresh summer salads, steak frites, country bread and bottles of natural wine.Restaurant Les DéserteursChef Daniel Baratier & Sommelier Alexandre Ceret are the deserters who left their posts at Sergent Recruteur to open a new upscale neo-bistro in Paris' hottest restaurant neighborhood, the 11th. With 28€ lunch menus, professional & friendly service and natural wines - it is already a local favorite & yet another tough table to get.Restaurant O Divin EpicerieBrothers Redha & Naoufel Zaïm's new deli-wine shop in the trendy Belleville area near the Buttes-Chaumont park features top-notch terrines, charcuterie, cheese, olive oil, baguette sandwiches and natural wine. Take a picnic to go or stay by for an aperitif.Restaurant Frenchie Closes This Summer to Make Big ChangesFive years after taking the Paris food scene by storm, Restaurant Frenchie has outgrown itself - which is why Chef Gregory Marchand decided that now is the time to make big changes where it all began. It will be closed for the summer & reopen September 1st with a new decor, menu and seating times.New Opening: Jambon-Beurre-Cornichon Baguette BarFormer L'Avant Comptoir barman Thomas Vaugien's pretty new artisan sandwich shop on the Grand Boulevards is a hit for the top notch ingredients and natural wine.Don't Leave Home Without It: Le Fooding Launches English Version of its AppI've been using the French version for years, but with the new Le Fooding English app - visitors now have access to the classic, hot or trendy insider restaurant addresses in Paris (and France).Landing PageNo text here will show up and no modifications will do anything. You must have the 'Home Page' template enabled at right –>First Bite: Restaurant AT (Chef Atsushi Tanaka)Gagnaire-trained Atsushi Tanaka's brand new Japanese Restaurant "AT" with French influence is a buzzed about opening this week. Our 45 € tasting menu was a deliciously good value and the restaurant shows promise. If you like art on the plate, this is for you.The New Michelin Stars in France for 2014See who won new Michelin stars this year. While it is an exciting time for the winners, Forbes Magazine writes, "An increasing number of chefs don't care about appearing in the guide…"French Winemaker Jailed for Refusing to Use PesticidesLast June, to counter an epic vine disease, the Prefect of the Côte d'Or made a radical decision that all wineries should treat their vines with harmful pesticides against "leaf hoppers" - the insect which spreads the disease. Now a respected wine is in jail for refusing.Epicurious.com Article: Where to Eat Like a Local in ParisThrilled to have been asked by Epicurious.com to contribute to their insider's guide to the best places to eat and drink in Paris right now. In case you missed it, here it is.La Pointe du Groin: Kitsch Rock & Roll Wine BarChef-Owner Thierry Breton's new kitsch and charmingly chaotic wine bar is a favorite late night hangout to chefs, food industry and winemakers. There is no telephone, no servers, no reservations and euros must be exchanged at the change machine for the bar's own currency.Le Severo: Steak, Frites & WineToo often, bistros in Paris trot out the same tired steak-frites, over-cooked and drowning in sauce with frozen frites. Not so at William Bernet's serious no frills meat & wine temple – the butcher is dry-aging meat downstairs before cutting it (and potatoes) to order and cooking them to perfection.Clamato: Sea in the CityChef Bertrand Grébaut and Théo Pourriat's modern seafood tapas bar next door to their much hyped Septime restaurant offers daily-changing plates in an ultra-relaxed vibe… rare for Paris it is actually open all day Saturday & Sunday.Pierre Sang Set to Open a Second Paris RestaurantChef Pierre Sang is set to open a second restaurant in late spring, just steps from his current corner location on rue Oberkampf.Good To KnowWho are the tours for? These tours are for curious independent travelers over 18+ years of age — including enthusiasts, chefs and industry pros—who would love to learn about bread, pastry, cheese, wine, chocolate, charcuterie and produce in-depth while eating through wonderful markets, award-winning bakeries, artisanal cheese and chocolate shops and wine bars. What is […]9th arrondissement: Where to Eat & Drink Right NowThis is the "it" list to discover the right bank's 9th arr, known locally as SoPi (South Pigalle) - Paris' bustling working class area stands out for its recent explosion of neo-bistros, diners, tapas, wine bars and French versions of American classics such as hotdogs & burgers & cocktails.11th arrondissement: Where to Eat & Drink Right NowThis is the "it" list to discover the right bank's 11th arrondissement - Paris' version of Brooklyn - home to an explosion of hipster wine bars, delis, bistros, neo-bistros and restaurants. Just walking from one place to the next will give you a real sense of the area. If you've been reading about where to eat in Paris - this neighborhood will not let you down!My Top 15 Picks for Restaurants Open Between Christmas & New Years EveFrom wine bars to bistros and splurges to take away seafood platters, these are my 15 restaurant picks that are actually open between Christmas & New Years Day.Le 6 Paul BertNamed one of Condé Nast's Best New Restaurants of 2013, Bistrot Paul Bert's sister restaurant "Le 6" serves contemporary small plates in a casual urban farmhouse setting.Playlist: RINORino's Chef Giovanni Passerini takes it old-school with Sam Cooke tracks - somehow making the white truffle pasta taste even better… if that is possible!Hot Off The Press: Paris' Top 8 Food ReadsI should call this "shameless plugs for friends with books!" See what I love about each and where you can find a copy in English and/or French.Playlist: L'Avant ComptoirYves Camdeborde's wildly popular L'Avant Comptoir wine bar has a hot mix of music tracks. From Usher and Daft Punk to Hollysiz and Santana, get ready to move your feet to their Top 18 playlist.Meet Wendy LynDubbed "the insider's insider," for her hard-won all-access pass within the global culinary community, Wendy Lyn creates unforgettable food experiences in Paris.In the Press"One of the Top 10 Culinary Guides in Europe" - Wall Street Journal. "One of our Top 6 Best City Food Tours in the World." - Sunday Times. "Wendy Lyn is the ultimate foodie insider in Paris." - USA TodayLe BaratinKnown among us as just "Chez Raquel & Pinouche" – Le Baratin is a beloved second home and canteen to the food & wine industry, who come from far & wide just for "mama" Raquel Carena's home cooking & to drink through Philippe "Pinouche" Pinoteau's natural wine list.ArchivesCocktail + Music Recipe: How to Make Mary Celeste's Rain DogLe Mary Celeste is known equally for its food, libations & music - naming one of it most popular cocktails "Rain Dog" after singer-songwriter Tom Waits' 9th album. If you can't be in Paris to experience Mary Celeste - listen to their hottest in-house tracks here while shaking up this awesome cocktail recipe.Playlist: Le Mary CelesteLe Mary Celeste is known for their hip mixologists and hot cocktails, but music man Joshua Fontaine also mixes cool tracks for guests in the dining room ... or you can take charge of the vintage record player by choosing an album to put yourself. From the Troggs to the Grateful Dead - this is Le Mary Celeste's kickin' Top Ten Playlist.Le Fooding's 2014 Restaurant AwardsThe new Le Fooding restaurant guide for 2014 will be released for sale tomorrow - and for the first time, they've issued awards for good fast food in addition to the best bistro of the year.Archives Page TwoPlaylist: BonesAsking Bones' Co-Owner & Music Man Pierre Derrien for a top ten playlist is asking the impossible - he's just handed over 20+ hot tracks from Hollygo Lightly to Neil Young that keep the kitchen team energized throughout service, and the hipsters happy until the wee hours.SpringIt is hard to believe that it has been almost 4 years since Chicago-born chef Daniel Rose's laid-back style, contemporary cooking & refined ambiance cemented Spring as one of the most popular reservations in the city.Rino (Closed, Looking for new location)You'd have to be superhuman, not to be seduced by Giovanni Passerini's delicate tagliolini strands with fragrant white truffles. If there was ever a restaurant that showed Michelin why there is a new direction in town, Rino is it.La Cave de L'InsoliteJust south of the trendy rue Oberkampf, this pretty wine bar-bistro run by brothers Axel and Arnaud Baraquin is one of my favorite finds of the year.Latin Quarter Farmer's MarketEat & drink top-quality products from award-winning artisans: baguettes, pastries, foie gras, paté, cured sausage, aged cheese, olives, oysters & more. Thur + Sat mornings at 10am.A Taste of the Left Bank: 5th & 6thThe Best of the Latin Quarter & St Germain: Eat your way through Wendy's picks with visits to award-winning artisans' shops, followed by a charcuterie & wine fueled lunch at the locals' favorite canteen. Wed-Sun 10am or 1:15pmPage DescriptionBistroy Les PapillesBertrand Bluy & Chef Ulric "Tom" Claude's affordable market fresh menus are the draw at this popular Latin Quarter neighborhood bistro - served in porcelain tureens and copper casseroles, placed directly on the table for everyone to help themselves.The Food SceneTravelers have long romanticized about Paris' cobblestoned streets and whiling away the hours at an outdoor café – but the real draw now is the booming restaurant scene that has made Paris France's most exciting food destination. In the last 25 years, I've witnessed Paris redefine its own food scene – shifting from the Golden […]Calendar + BookingWendy's private food & wine tours fill up months in advance. Check availability and reserve your private tour using the online calendar.RestaurantsReviewsThe City GuideSo you've arrived in Paris, France – a city obsessed with food. France's largest city – a population of 2.3 million – is home to 20 distinct arrondissements each with its own character and culinary influences. This translates to a lot of good eating – and a recent explosion of restaurants, markets and food shops […]Food + Wine ToursWhy Take A Food Tour With Wendy Lyn? You know the drill. You've been saving articles from Bon Appetit magazine or making lists of where Bourdain ate on his travels for your future eating & drinking weekend in NYC, London, New Orleans, Copenhagen, or Paris … but when the time comes, you aren't sure if […]Rave Reviews From Clients"No better way to spend a day – 'Wendy time' took us to the center of the food universe! Our time with her was amazing!" – Peter G.Le Perchoir Sky Bar & RestaurantFor a place that (on paper) could be too trendy for its own good - Le Perchoir has managed to create a surprising balance of industrial cool "town & country" with delicious food & wine, perfect for a group of friends for drinks on the roof or even Sunday dinner with the parents. And wow, those 360° views...Interview: Restaurant Spring's Daniel RoseSpring's Chef-Owner Daniel Rose sits down with me to talk about one of the most surprising challenges he faces in running one of the most popular restaurants in Paris – visitors are complaining about the number of Americans & English being spoken.Interview: Frenchie's Gregory MarchandGreg sits down with me to talk about one of the most surprising challenges he faces in running one of the most popular restaurants in Paris - visitors are complaining about the number of Americans & English being spoken.First Bite: Les Enfants RougesA first look at Le Chef Dai Shinozuka's new restaurant by the Enfants Rouges market in NoMa (North Marais).La PulperiaArgentine Chef-Owner Fernando Di Tomaso's rustic but elegant little canteen in the 11th is a delicious neighborhood treasure - noisy, warm & friendly - it is full of locals happy to be there even if they are sitting elbow-to-elbow.La Cantine de La CigaleChristian Etchebest's new Pigalle brasserie follows his other "Cantine" concepts, utilizing seasonal Basque ingredients to create hearty & inventive dishes.Video: Chef James Henry & Bones RestaurantBeautiful video by the team at Bones with Chef-Owner James Henry narrating their journey.Café TramaDon't get me wrong, I love all the new fish & chips and NYC-style wine bars trending in Paris at the moment, but this town needs more places like Marion Trama's pretty little art deco corner café near the Bon Marché. Hint: Truffled croque monsieur's & natural wine.SolaChef Hiroki Yoshitake's beautiful & refined Franco-Japanese Michelin star across from Notre Dame, where he uses market fresh produce to create graphic works of art served kaiseki-style (whatever the chef chooses.)Cafe de la Nouvelle MairieKnown to us in the food & wine industry as "Chez Benjamin" – the Café de la Nouvelle Marie by the Pantheon is the quintessential Parisian neighborhood café & wine bar complete with jazz music, great coffee, superb refined comfort food & a fantastic natural wine list.L'AstranceL'Arpege alum Chef Pascal Barbot broke fine dining tradition when he opened his 3-star gem in 2000, by offering no menu – asking diners only to choose the number of courses and allow his kitchen team to do the rest.25 Restaurant Dishes Worth the Trip to ParisFrom Michelin-starred palaces to wine bars - these are my favorite 25 restaurant dishes in Paris.Garance RestaurantL'Arpege alums Sommelier-Owner Guillaume Muller and Chef Guillaume Iskandar have teamed up at Garance - a relaxed fine dining restaurant in a 2-story town house in the posh Rodin Museum neighborhood. Iskandar's cooking is as beautiful to look at, as it is to eat it.SaturneChef Sven Chartier & Sommelier Ewen Lemoigne's refined and modern Saturne - is wildly popular for its minimalist plates, elevated ingredients and extensive natural wine list.Deconstructed: Frenchie's Grilled Reuben SandwichSandwiches don't have to be boring. When you start with a great bread as the focal point and then add flavors & textures that balance each other - the humble sandwich is elevated to the next level. We deconstructed Frenchie's outrageously delicious grilled Reuben to see how Chef Gregory Marchand does it.Racines Parisian Wine Bar & Bistro is Opening in Tribeca, NYCSet to open by December, one of Paris' most beloved wine-bar bistros will have a new home in Tribeca at 94 Chambers Street—between Church and Broadway.Interview: Bistrot Paul Bert's Bertrand Auboyneau"If I could choose a wine I could take with me to the afterlife to share with God, any bottle by Eric Pfifferling would be perfect."Butcher Christophe Dru's Côte de Boeuf RecipeMy butcher Christophe Dru shares his fantastic côte de boeuf recipe.Condé Nast Names Best New Restaurants in the WorldCondé Nast Traveler presents the 70 best new restaurants of 2013, highlighting the hottest spots to eat in London, New York, San Francisco, Paris, Shangahi, Sydney, Tokyo & the American South.Left Bank Food Walks: Last Minute Summer Dates Just Added!Since the summer morning food tours are nearly sold out - I've added some last minute afternoon dates to the calendar. Come eat, drink & learn with me in award-winning bakeries, chocolate & cheese shops and a hot local wine bar!Frenchie's To GoFrenchie To Go is the hottest new address in town - and slap yo' momma good! Equal parts neighborhood coffee joint, deli counter, Southern smokehouse and old-world butcher shop - Greg is curing & smoking pork and beef to make damn good sandwiches such as the grilled cheddar Rueben.Video: Spring's Chef Daniel Rose on PBS w/Charlie RoseWatch Spring's Chef-Owner Daniel Rose being interviewed by Journalist Charlie Rose on PBS, where Daniel talks about opening Spring & the challenges of how to keep a popular restaurant going.Frenchie's Wine BarGregory Marchand's no reservation wine bar is crowded, lively and serves up incredible house cured charcuterie sandwiches & delicious sharing plates. One of my top 5 addresses in Paris!CheZalineThis former horse butcher shop is now a charming retro place to eat-in or take away delicious salads, sandwiches and daily hot & cold plate specials.Le Comptoir du Relais St GermainAfter selling his La Regalade bistro to friend Bruno Doucet, modern bistro king Chef Yves Camdeborde opened a wildly popular place in St Germain that is a lively classic bistro by day and a refined restaurant by night.Café ConstantTop Chef Judge Christian Constant's friendly corner bistro near the Eiffel Tower is open every day for terrific home cooking.La Régalade St HonoréBruno Doucet's popular bistro is packed Mon-Fri with locals who love the delicious contemporary bistro cooking priced at 34€, one of the best values in the city.Sommeliers Tell Us Which Wines They Are in Love With Right NowSome of my favorite wine personalities in the city tell me which winemakers they are in love with right now. Italy & Greece are big favorites these days!Interview: Restaurateur Adam Tsou"My food hero right now is our Chef Haan Palcu-Chang at Le Mary Celeste. His unique style of Asian food is delicious & his soft spoken command of the kitchen impressive. He is an up and coming star!"Interview: Frenchie's Laura Vidal & Harry CumminsRestaurant globetrotters Laura & Harry tell us where they are coming from and which two dream meals are next on their bucket list.AboutEat Up, City of Light Style Living as I do in a city teeming with superior food prepared by remarkable talent, just fitting all I want to share into one website is a feat of enormous proportions. Then there is the matter of having to go out and refresh my food & wine memory by […]L'Épicerie du Verre VoléCyril Bordarier's hybrid grocery-deli in the 10th is popular for sandwiches on Thierry Breton bread filled with cheese, meat & veggies from France's superstar producers.A Taste of ParisTour: A Taste of Paris Neighborhood: Latin Quarter & St Germain Tastings Could Include: Baguettes, croissants, aged cheese, cured ham, salted butter, natural wine. Hours: Wednesday – Saturday Mornings 10:00am, Wednesday – Saturday Afternoons 1:15pm Fee: Half Day Private tour 160€ pp Perfect for: Curious food travelers on a short visit who want to learn about French/Parisian food, wine […]Frenchie's to Go Set to Open in JuneWhat is Frenchie To Go? EBT (egg-bacon-tomato) sandwiches, smoked bacon doughnuts, house cured Pastrami Reubens, pulled pork sandwiches & hot dogs with toasted buns & more - served up with artisanal beers.Interview: Girl Meets Whirl Editor Lindsay McCallum"I'm a serial food-sta-grammer. Can't help but share pictures of all of the incredible food I eat! I'd like to think people care…lol!"Bones Bar & Restaurant – Closing Aug 7, 2015Bones is one of the most talked about openings of 2013 based on Chef James Henry's Scandi-style plates and rock and roll biker den vibe.Interview: Le 6 Paul Bert's Sommelier Solenne Jouan"My wine hero right now is Jösko Gravner in Olslavia, who ferments his wine in terra-cotta amphorae...pure and elegant!"Books + VideoDrink French FluentlyTravel Through French Vineyards by MetroThis fun poster maps out all of the major French wine regions, appellation & grape varieties as if they were train stops on the Paris Metro lines.5 Easy Tips to Ordering French WineIf you are coming to France for the first time, don't feel the pressure to know everything on the list. These 5 basic tips should help you get what you want to drink.Travel + Leisure's Places to Eat Like a Local in ParisTravel + Leisure Magazine interviewed top chefs, food insiders & television personalities on their favorite places to eat in the world - Paris was the longest for any city, with over 200 restaurants.Eric Ospital: The King of JambonIf you're eating shaved ham at a wine bar in Paris, odds are it came from Eric's farm in Hasparren - Basque Country near the Pyrenees Mountains.Septime La CaveSeptime's pretty little natural wine cave-shop a few steps down from the restaurant where you can pop in for a glass & nibbles, or pull a bottle from the shelves and stay awhile.Why Do Servers Take So Long to Remove Our Plates?Ever wondered why servers take so long to remove your plates? Follow this quick tip to let them know you are finished eating.Paris Pop Up Restaurant Launches This WeekendStarting in 2013, the dynamic duo of Laura & Harry will be launching their own brand of pop up dinners in restaurants around Paris on the weekends when they aren't working at Restaurant Frenchie.QuedubonGilles Bénard's friendly Quedubon ("Everything is Good") is both a casual bistro and wine shop on a quiet street in the 19th where the simple home cooking and 200+ natural wine list is a home run for loyal regulars and visitors.Playlist: Frenchie Wine BarFrom Run-DMC and Eric Clapton to Cypress Hill and Charlie Winston - Frenchie Wine Bar's Top Ten playlist keeps the crowd pumped up and happy.Playlist: Restaurant SpringFrom Johnny Cash and Ray Charles to Elvis Presley and Elton John, Spring Restaurant's top ten playlist is relaxed and classic fun.Boucherie les Provinces: "Butcher"Christophe Dru's handsome butcher shop-restaurant is a popular little gem hidden behind the busy market stalls on the rue d'Aligre, where happy locals linger for hours over a la carte cuts of meat cooked to order.Foie Gras Royale @ Frenchie Wine BarFrenchie Wine Bar's foie gras royale - a foie custard with cream & eggs, topped with duck jus jelly & toasted hazelnuts.The Party: La Regalade Celebrates 20 Years!Bistronomy started with Chef Yves Camdeborde at La Regalade 20 years ago. Current Chef-Owner Bruno Doucet & Yves threw a fantastic street party for their food industry friends & clients to celebrate.Scallop and Black Radish Carpaccio @ L'ArpègeArpege's razor thin carpaccio black radish and scallop salad – topped with smoked trout eggs and red radish salt.Video: Behind the Scenes at Blé Sucré BakeryWatch Fabrice Le Bourdat and his Blé Sucré team making beautiful pastry at the crack of dawn!Pt. 2/3 Bistrot Paul Bert's Bertrand AuboyneauBertrand sits down with me to talk about the surprising challenges he faces in running one of the most popular restaurants in Paris.Blé Sucré's Madeleine RecipeFabrice Le Bourdat teaches me how to make the famous Madeleines in his Blé Sucré bakery.Bistrot Paul Bert's Bistro BookBistro Paul Bert's Bertrand Auboyneau and France's revered food critic François Simon co-author an homage to the classic French bistro.Chef Yves Camdeborde's Bérnaise RecipeLe Comptoir's Yves Camdeborde teaches me how to perfect Bearnaise - or as Julia Child called it - one of the five "mother" sauces in the repertoire of French cuisine.Lamb Ragu @ FrenchieGregory Marchand's handmade pappardelle with rich lamb ragu – brightened up with tangy black olives & candied lemon peel.Scallops in Ham & Butter Infused Apple Cider @ SpringSpring's kitchen team presses apples to make their own cider, then infuses it with ham and butter.Frenchie's CookbookFans of Gregory Marchand's cooking at his perennially thronged Frenchie Bistro can now have his recipes at their fingertips to re-create at home.Confirm Your PurchaseYou have requested to pay for your purchase online. 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Cafe terraces are teeming with people sharing conversation and drinks between 5:30 pm – 7pm and after 10:30 pm. Dinner hours are typically […]Purchase ServicesRestaurantsContactContact Wendy Lyn to set up your private food tour or an interview. The Paris Kitchen does not accept advertisements and only writes about people, products and establishments related to personal experience.Frequently Asked QuestionsWho are these tours for? These tours are for curious independent travelers over 16+ years of age — including enthusiasts, chefs and industry pros—who would love to learn about bread, pastry, cheese, wine, chocolate, charcuterie and produce in-depth while eating through wonderful markets, award-winning bakeries, artisanal cheese and chocolate shops and wine bars. What […]Anthony Bourdain's Paris LayoverAnthony Bourdain wrapped his final season of The Layover - Season 2 for The Travel Channel. Download the episode on iTunes and check out his full eating & drinking list here.Reviewed Restaurant, Bistro, or Wine Bar InformationRave Reviews From ClientsThe ultimate compliment is when chefs, bakers, chocolatiers, cheese affineurs and winemakers stop me in the street to tell me that I have the 'Greatest Job in World,' and it is all because of you. Thank you for coming along on the delicious adventures and for sending me so many heartfelt comments! – Wendy Lyn […]Calendar + ReservationsBEFORE REGISTERING FOR YOUR PRIVATE TOUR, YOU ARE AGREEING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND CONFIRM THE BELOW: ✔ Tours are perfect for fun, happy & easy going visitors who want to learn, eat & drink ✔ Tours are not suited for picky eaters/teetotalers/solo travelers/children ✔ Verify that you are signing up for the correct […]FeaturesPress___________________________________________________________ The Paris Kitchen is honored and humbled to have received numerous mentions and accolades in the press. 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