EUROTRIP: THE OLDEST RESTAURANT IN PARIS 28 August 2010 in FOOD, France, Uncategorized

Founded in 1680, La Petite Chaise (36 Rue Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France) is considered “the oldest restaurant in Paris”. In fact, the iron gate in front of the restaurant is now a historical monument. The nobility, lords/ladies and famous people frequented this restaurant since...

EUROTRIP: FRENCH ONION SOUP AT BRASSERIE GALLOPIN in FOOD, France, Uncategorized

We’d heard of another well-known restaurant, Brasserie Gallopin (40 Rue Notre Dame des Victoires, 75002 Paris, France), in Paris. The classic French brasserie is beautiful inside, all ornate with dark mahogany interiors and a luxe Belle Époque décor circa 1900. The staff, smartly dressed,...