During our recent trip to Paris, we stayed once again at the marvelous le Bristol hotel on Rue de Fauburg Saint-Honoré. We have often “joked” about how much we missed breakfasting (pre Covid) at Café Antionette, just about our favorite Parisian activity. Although we did not visit all the Palace Hotels, we did stay at […]
The Most Controversial Restaurant in Paris?
One either loves or hates CHEZ L’AMI LOUIS Many visitors find the prices high and the staff a little off-putting. Debbie and I continue, after numerous visits through numerous years, to be enthusiastic supporters. The best roast chicken, green salad, escargot, and foie gras merit the price received. And the wine carte, a little cumbersome […]
La Fontaine De Mars: Best Sunday Paris Lunch
Since Debbie and my earliest days in Paris, we have been Sunday lunch regulars at La Fontaine De Mars, located in the 7th Arrondissement of Paris. Most of the Sunday regulars tend to be older locals who dress for Sunday lunch and simply walk over from a nearby apartment to meet up with varying family […]
My 10 Favorite Books about France, Plus a Bonus for You
A friend recently requested recommendations of books I’ve enjoyed reading about France. Here are a few, some with comments: The Journal of Helene Berr – the diary of a young Jewish Parisian during the Nazi occupation. Suite Francaise – heartbreaking, as is Irene Nemirosky’s own story. A Place of Greater Safety – Hillary Mantel’s historical […]
Dick & Debbie Young’s Most Visited Paris Restaurant
Debbie and I began our Paris Palace hotel and restaurant anecdotal evidence-gathering hunt back in fall of 2010. We have since visited every Palace multiple times and dined at literally dozens of restaurants/bistros/cafes. Our travels] have been concentrated in the 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 16th Arrondissements. Over the coming year, you’ll be able to […]
PARIS Survival Guy INTELLIGENCE: The Job Market’s Case of Long Covid
I just want to get this bit of intelligence out to you from my recent three-week research trip to Paris. As I wrote to you yesterday, Paris is open for business, but it feels more like a soft open, with staffing shortages being the main reason. In my conversations with locals, they tell me that […]
One Surprising Thing You Should Know About Private Jets
The turmoil and chaos known as commercial flight makes even the idea of flying a nightmare. It’s just a matter of how much hassle and aggravation you’ll be dealing with as thousands of flights were canceled or delayed this weekend alone. Where did all the workers go? Will they ever return? Who knows. But the […]
Paris: How Hotel Lutetia Can Challenge Le Bristol Hotel?
We just returned from three weeks in Paris, during which time we made our annual Palace Hotel anecdotal evidence gathering tour. Approximately a dozen magnificent structures feature a Palace plaque on each Palace building. Until recently, all the Paris Palace hotels were located on the Right Bank. Now the newly renovated Hotel Lutetia, located in […]
MONEY TALKS: The Best Service in Paris
OK, Your Survival Guy just got back from a two- and half-week research trip in Paris. The six-hour head start in Paris-time compared to the east coast gave me plenty of time to gather my thoughts over a café crème and croissant. In a word, Paris is busy. But it’s not too crazy yet with […]
The Next Generation of Farming in Vermont
So many dairy farms have died out in Vermont, it’s a pleasure to see one passed on to a new generation of American farmers willing to work to make their product the best in the business. Animal Farm Creamery is located in Shoreham, Vermont, and is run by Hilary and Ben Haigh, who purchased the […]
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