FOOD

Walking into Le Chêne on a bustling West Village evening is to step into a meticulous reinterpretation of French gastronomy — one that refuses the bistronomy shorthand while embracing a bracingly personal artistic voice. Behind the stoves is  Alexia Duchêne , the Paris-born chef whose technical precision and creative confidence have quietly become among Manhattan’s most compelling culinary signatures.  In a city where French cuisine has long been defined by classics and nost

When people think of iconic American culinary cities, Charleston, South Carolina, may not immediately top the list alongside New York, New Orleans, or even Atlanta. Traditionally associated with Lowcountry classics like shrimp and grits or she-crab soup, the Holy City has long delighted Southern food lovers. Yet a quieter evolution has been unfolding—one with unmistakably French notes. Over the past decade, and most visibly in 2025, Charleston has been simmering with European

If you’re among the lucky ones spending Christmas in Italy this year, forget the crowded hotel brunches and encourage more friendly, family-oriented “experiences.” The true magic of an Italian Christmas happens elsewhere: behind a family door, around a flour-dusted kitchen table, with hands deep in dough and "nonna"-approved recipes passed on with a wink and a story. In December 2025, as Italy slows down and cities glow with soft winter light,  Cesarine —Italy’s oldest and m

The holiday season in Paris brings more than twinkling lights and winter chill — it brings artistry, tradition and confectionery magic. Across the city, from palatial hotels to cozy patisseries, chefs and pastry artisans unveil their most creative bûches de Noël yet. These festive “yule logs” — once humble — have become symbols of French savoir‑faire, each embodying a story, a flavor palette, a mood. For travelers and gourmands alike, 2025’s crop is especially rich. Here is a

Paris has always known how to dress a table for the holidays. From the buttery glow of boulangeries to the scent of roasted chestnuts drifting along the boulevards, the season has its rituals — and for a long time, those rituals seemed incompatible with a vegan lifestyle. Not anymore. Over the past few years, the city’s most inventive pâtissiers and restaurateurs have begun reimagining Christmas and New Year classics with plant-based finesse. For the modern traveler who wants

Most of us think of scent as something managed from the outside—deodorants, perfumes, soaps. But the subtler truth is that our natural smell is influenced just as much from within. Emerging nutritional and dermatological research suggests that what we eat can alter the chemical profile of our sweat, breath and skin—sometimes for the better. This connection between diet and scent isn’t new, but the evidence is becoming harder to ignore. Studies over the last decade have shown

As the crisp air of autumn settles in and the scent of falling leaves fills the streets, nothing warms the soul quite like a rich, spiced coffee. This  Pumpkin Mocha Latte  is the perfect cozy indulgence: a harmonious blend of velvety espresso, creamy frothed milk, chocolatey mocha, and the unmistakable warmth of pumpkin and autumn spices. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet morning at home, entertaining friends, or simply craving a café-worthy treat, this recipe brings the taste

Washington, D.C. has never been content to sit still, but this season the city feels particularly invigorated. New restaurants are debuting with cinematic flair, cocktail lounges are staging atmospheres worthy of a playlist, and even the brewing scene is expanding into ambitious, sustainability-driven territory. For travelers who demand more than a meal or a drink—those who seek artistry, ambiance, and a sense of place—D.C.’s newest openings offer a compelling window into the

This morning, I put on my favorite sport dress, slipped into my new white sneakers, and stepped out with one mission: to share with you the most mouthwatering, soul-lifting breakfast and brunch spots in all of Paris' neighborhood that you will be able to find in our Publisher's Paris City E-Guide soon to be released next Fall 2026. The sun was peeking behind the rooftops, the Seine shimmered, and as the bells of Saint-Sulpice chimed faintly in the distance, I set off on a de