Paris, France — The iconic Buddha-Bar Paris has just re-opened after a splendid restoration making this already spectacular spot the place for a drink or two in town. It is also very […]
The Beautiful Buddha-Bar is Back
Charismatic Cheeses
Paris, France — No one really knows how many kinds of cheeses there are in France. Some say hundreds, some say thousands. The reality is, like species in the wild, many remain […]
It’s Cocktail and Champagne Time at the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
As France steps into its annual cinematic springtime during which admission to a participating movie theater costs only 5 euros from March 19th until March 22nd, we headed over to one of […]
Critic’s Choice: A Gourmet Fair of Gourmet Fare
Paris, France — A great art auction is waiting in the wings at the French house of Artcurial. Old Masters and 19th century paintings, drawings and sculptures are slated to be auctioned […]
It’s Champagne Time with Ruinart’s Limited Edition Blanc de Blancs
Paris, France — It is that time of year when the oldest of the champagne houses releases its limited edition bottle for its fabulous Blanc de Blancs champagne, the house’s specialty. This […]
Welcome to Walter
Special to The Gourmet Gazette Left: A champagne toast with Walter Paris at the Mama Sens Mediterranean restaurant and lounge in Galeries Lafayette. Photo courtesy Walter Paris. Handout via The Gourmet Gazette. […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: Lake Aged Wine
The snow-covered Alps and their glorious icy lakes don’t seem to be the perfect setting for aging fine wines, but that all changed when winemaker Pascal Perceval decided to give a new […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: A Great Gigondas
It is one of the noble wines of France. Powerful, aromatic and of a brilliant ruby red bordering on deep purple. Gigondas emanates from the Rhone River Valley, that 100-mile stretch of […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: Saint-Amour
It is a ruby red wine with reflecting purple points and a delicate floral aroma. It has a lasting taste, woody and fruity at once. This is a nectar for the Gods, […]
700 Years of The Experts, the Wine Experts
Paris, France —These are the experts, these are the men and women who make sure wines are as they should be, they take an oath before the Commercial Court of Paris and […]
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