Paris, France — Chablis, the word alone brings to mind blissful Chardonnay sipping moments. The wines of the family-owned estate of Jean Durup Père et Fils are clearly a standout. Their vineyards […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Family Wine Find: Celestial Chablis from the house of Jean Durup Père et Fils
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Food and Wine Find: The Return to La Bonne Franquette
Paris, France —It was one of those nasty November days. Cold, boundless endless humidity and we were climbing up a hill. The hill of Montmartre on our way to one of the […]
Another Marvel from the Mint
Paris, France —The French Mint throughout its long and illustrious existence has worked closely with artists and designers to create its most emblematic of objects, the medal. In 2020, the establishment launched […]
Great Grants from Greater Paris
Paris, France —The evening began with projections of art works and segued into a performance alternating theater, music, song, documentaries and even a tiny circus. The show unfolded in the amphitheater of […]
Martin Parr: An Iconic Eye on the Irish
Paris, France — Photographer, chronicler, photojournalist, Martin Parr is known for the depth and breadth of his photography projects. At times the approach is satirical, anthropological, but always offering a unique insight […]
It’s Champagne Time with the House of Charpentier and Gourmet Cheeses
Paris, France — It was probably one of the most surprising and successful of food and wine pairings. Two of France’s great gastronomic specialties — raw milk cow cheeses and champagne — […]
Juxtaposing Giacomettti
Paris, France — It is one of the Parisian gems tucked away in the Montparnasse neighborhood, a neighborhood that has historically been the predilection of artists, among them Alberto Giacometti. Sculptor, painter, […]
Critic’s Choice: An Amazing Aquarium
Paris, France — Fine Arts Paris La Biennale, the elegant art and antique fair, drew to a close last November 13th after welcoming 17,000 art collectors, connaisseurs, decorators, museum curators, art lovers […]
The Fine and the Fabulous at Fine Arts Paris La Biennale
Paris, France —A trove of treasures descended once again on Paris last November 9 to the 13th as Fine Arts Paris La Biennale welcomed an enthusiastic and numerous public of ardent art […]
Orenda: An Outlook on the World
Paris, France— Sculpted wood, dancing wood, Native American masks of the great north and the exceptional participation of Jean Malaurie, the great French explorer now in his 100th year all come together […]
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