We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate Summer than go for the exceptional Summery Tea Set prepared by Stéphanie Le Quellec, Executive Chef at the Hotel Prince de Galles. I went there with a very close friend of mine, and it was probably our […]
Le Baudelaire’s invitation to escape After living abroad and trying different teatime sets, we still prefer the ones in France. Therefore, we decided to have our yearly Christmas Afternoon Tea at Le Burgundy Hotel’s Le Baudelaire. Located between Madeleine station and Place Vendôme, the […]
Have you ever dreamt to have tea among fairies, without really ‘escaping the city’? Then, Lily of the Valley is your next stop. Indeed with such a sweet name, this tea place is full of flowers everywhere. And when I say everywhere, I really mean […]
Mariage Frères in the world The first time I discovered Mariage Frères was in Japan. I knew it was a French tea brand, but I didn’t think it was particularly famous until my Japanese friend told me about it. Sometimes, it’s interesting to notice that […]
I have heard so much about the Hotel Le Meurice’s Saint-Honoré that I absolutely wanted to try! I couldn’t tell exactely what it was made of, but it had many interesting layers and textures with a strong vanilla and chestnut flavors, perfect for autumn! Since my […]
Toconoco, my Japanese headquarter I am quite picky when it comes to Japanese cuisine, as I have always ranked it as one of my top three comfort foods. This was heightened by my years living in Japan. I tend to look for authentic, traditional and […]
For our friend Julien’s birthday, we took him to enjoy a hip birthday brunch in the upper Marais. So, Season it was! Cathy Closier founded that place in 2015 and there are (already) a couple of branches in Paris. We strategically picked Season Market. Although […]
Peonies is not only a little flower shop but also a cute cafe serving healthy food. Located on Faubourg Saint Denis in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, its lovely pink tables and green titles create a vegetal surrounding and give a fresh touch to the […]
Finally, I got to taste SAaM’s famous bao buns! First, what are bao buns? They are steamed bread rolls, originally from China, that you fill in with meat, fish or veggies. Surrounded with floral wallpapers and school tables, SAaM does bao buns with Korean style of […]
My friend Yung, from Hong Kong, recently and (finally) launched her activity as a freelance pastry chef in Paris. She built her own brand, Draw Me a Pastry. This is such an exciting moment, as she has been talking about making the jump since the […]
Whether I just get off the Eurostar or have an early train to take, Granger & Co is my go-to place! There is one at King’s Cross, the perfect spot for travelers! Apparently, according to my Uber driver, the area of King’s Cross and St Pancras […]
When my friend Julia told me that her friends opened a cafe, my first reaction was “let’s go try!” I have always loved meeting coffeeshop owners because most of them have thrilling coffee adventures to share! We arrived around lunch time and it was already […]
