David Lebovitz in food
Da Dong/Squid/Les Jules Verne/Yquem
I now have conclusive proof that I’m not imagining it: There is an international conspiracy to get me to eat squid. Before you say, “You should try it breaded and dipped in spicy... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Aux Tonneaux des Halles
Everyone once in a while, it hits me: I need steak-frites. It’s an infrequent indulgence, but when I do have it, I like my steak with a crisp exterior, pan-seared until saignant (medium-rare),... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
How I Eat
For some reason, people are obsessed with what I eat and weigh and I get a lot of messages that say things like “How do you stay so thin?” or “How can you eat all that amazing food... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Chocolate-Prune Cake
A while back, there was a spate of books about how to ‘sneak’ ingredients that are ‘healthy’ into food for your kids, to trick them into eating better. (Raymond Sokolov wrote... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Restaurant Alain Ducasse
Uncharacteristically, I’ll spare you the specifics, but I need to catch up on about 147 hours of sleep. And while we’re at it, I could use a hug. And since the former isn’t... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Turkey Melon
Not long ago, I mentioned the Lamb Melons I saw at a butcher stand at the Marché d’Anvers in Paris. Since it’s an afternoon market, I thought it might be fun to mosey over there at my... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Kouign Amann at Le Grenier à Pain
Today is election day in France, and la République has the choice of re-electing the current President, or ushering in a new one. For people who usually have a lot of opinions, my French friends... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Tzatziki
A week or so ago, my other half was under the weather. And it wasn’t until that point that I learned that not everyone understands the healing power of chicken soup. So I made a Poule au pot... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Lamb Melons
I was walking down the Avenue Trudaine the other morning, on the way to Kooka Boora for yet another coffee, and they were setting up for the small afternoon market there. Most of the markets in Paris... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Lamb Melons
I was walking down the Avenue Trudaine the other morning, on the way to Kooka Boora for yet another coffee, and they were setting up for the small afternoon market there. Most of the markets in Paris... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
3/4s
One of the things about the French that’s pretty well-known is that they certainly enjoy their wine. While statistics point to declining sales and consumption, I’d still dare to say that... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Fromagerie Pascal Beillevaire
I’m not going to say it’s the top reason I live here, but one of the main reasons that I live in France is because of the cheese. It’s not just that I like cheese – which I do... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Kooka Boora Café
I don’t usually venture out Sunday mornings because after years in the food business, I’ve learned that the one day I was sure not to be working would be Sunday. (I’d eventually... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
SOS Helpline Fête: Vins & Vibes at Verjus, Next Sunday
Living in a foreign country means that everyday tasks, from going to the bank to buying a bunch of bananas at the supermarket, can be a cultural minefield. (I’m still smarting for being berated... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Pickled Radishes
It always amuses me when I see “French breakfast radishes” in the states. I know that’s the name for them, according to seed packets. But maybe it’s just that in my particular... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Blog Notes / Links / Misc
Misc. thoughts, notes, and links from around the web… Links I recently read several excellent articles online about food writing. So much has changed in the last few years, and like most... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
10 Ideas for Food Trucks in Paris
Aside from a few crêpe stands here and there, Paris isn’t a city known for street food. And malheureusement, that Pierre Hermé truck isn’t open for business…although... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
French Appetizers: Dukkah & Feta Wrapped with Prosciutto
Susan Loomis has lived in France for over ten years, starting off in Paris, then moving with her family to an old house in Normandy that they refurbished, a story which she recounted in her... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Pineapple-Coconut Macaroons
By now, just about everyone is familiar with Parisian macarons, those little almond meringue sandwiches pressed together with a creamy filling, which are now available far and wide. But if you go to... Continue reading »
David Lebovitz in food
Comme à Lisbonne
I remember with curiosity, walking by Comme à Lisbonne shortly after it opened. The shop was merely a tiny storefront that featured Pastéis de nata, the famous tartlets from Portugal that are often... Continue reading »
