La Belle Équipe, Paris, October 2015

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La Belle Équipe, Paris, October 2015

In October 2015, I stayed just around the corner from La Belle Équipe, and I went there regularly on my Paris trip. One of the waitresses made an impression on me. Not all travel stories are happy ones. A 13 November 2015 remembrance. Content Warning: Violence.

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La Promenade Plantée: A Gem of a Park in Paris

La Promenade Plantée (known more formally as the Coulée Verte René-Dumont), a gorgeous, yet under-the-radar, park tops my list of recommendations for unique spots in Paris. This 4.5 km walk along a reclaimed 19th century viaduct inspired New York's Highline. If you've seen Before Sunset, this will look familiar to you.

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Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking and ingredients for marinade simple

Julia Child’s Pork Chops: A Back-Pocket Recipe

Posts on cooking and eating ranked near the top of the recent Wonder & Sundry survey, so, without further ado, here’s a post on one of my favorite back-pocket recipes, Julia Child’s pork chops. Surprisingly simple (and delicious), this was one of my first meat dishes after nearly two decades of vegetarianism. I walk past Julia Child’s Cambridge house most days. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I receive a small commission for qualifying purchases (thank you!).

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