The words “cuisine factory” are written on the façade of Café Tolo, which seems odd considering that it is a small place doing something close to home cooking.

Café Tolo
July 8th, 2010 § 0
Swamped in the Marais: Mary, Merce and the Muse
June 28th, 2010 § 4
Moms and their mini-mes, mademoiselles in maxi dresses and men in man-pris, all with milky relief in mind on muggy, meridional days are making a made dash to visit Mary, the newly-minted gelato maven of the Marais.

David’s Cherry Almond Cobbler
June 22nd, 2010 § 6
Life is not a bowl of cherries. It’s not like a box of chocolates, either, unless some of those chocolates happen to have bad timing, sinus infections and heartbreak at their centers. Do I sound bitter?
I thought I might feel better if I did a little baking (speaking of clichés). It usually works.
Read MoreLe Timbre
June 20th, 2010 § 0
I first visited this place with a couple of girlfriends more than three years ago. Our table wasn’t ready, so we waited with a glass of wine at the kitchen counter, where we tried to stay out of the way of the busy serveuse while chatting and watching the chef cook away. I was charmed.

The aptly named le Timbre is the size of a postage stamp, a single room with a tiny kitchen in the back. Every inch of space is put to use. There is a banquette along each wall, and you’ll need help getting in and out.
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Read MoreParis is Freezing
June 9th, 2010 § 12
Now that summer is upon us, I thought I’d round up my favorite addresses for ice cream and sorbet in Paris.

Song Heng
May 26th, 2010 § 1
I’ve said before that I like a restaurant that recognizes its limitations, but before having lunch at Song Heng, you’ll need to recognize your own.

Asparagus and Leek Soup
May 23rd, 2010 § 0
This is a recipe I recently did for Girls’ Guide to Paris. It’s a pretty, pale green spring soup, easy to make for a casual meal but elegant enough to serve to guests.
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