french food
Paris's Essential Two-Ingredient Sandwich Is Having a Renaissance
The Parisien, or "jambon-beurre," is just ham and butter on baguette—but its perfect simplicity was under threat for decades.
Famous French Chef Renounces His Three Michelin Stars
"Maybe I will be less famous, but I accept that."
We Asked French Food Critics What They Think About Jay Rayner's Le Cinq Review
The Observer food critic branded the Michelin-starred Paris restaurant the “worst restaurant experience I have endured in my 18 years in this job.”
This ‘Anti-Cookbook’ Celebrates Stealing Recipes
Jonathan Meades, former restaurant critic and author of The Plagiarist in the Kitchen, says that anyone who claims to have invented a dish is delusional. But does anyone actually do that?
France’s Unconditional Love for Dishes That Make You Fart
Cassoulet, pot-au-feu, onion soup. All the ingredients for success—and flatulence—come together in these classic dishes of French cuisine.
Fruit and Chocolate Crepes Recipe
The French indulgence stuffed with fruit, and slathered in hazelnut spread with whipped cream.
You Have No Idea How Much Butter It Takes to Make a Croissant
To say there is a lot of butter in croissants is not just an understatement, it’s a complete misunderstanding of what a croissant is.
Watch Action Bronson Fall in Love with Paris in This Week's Episode of 'Fuck, That's Delicious'
The season ends with two sold out shows in Paris, between which Action and company visit a cultural heritage site, fly in a wind tunnel, and eat the best veggie burger in the world.
I Spent 24 Hours in a Parisian Brasserie That Never Closes
In the name of journalism, I spent a full 24 hours at Au Pied de Cochon, the mythical Parisian restaurant that has been serving hungry night owls since 1947.
This Croque Madame Is Just the Right Amount of Decadent
This is not your average ham and cheese sandwich. This tower of decadence is the embodiment of French joie de vivre, and the ultimate comfort food.