Heidi Ellison
A Nosa Casa Galicia
Galician Outpost in Paris
Many, many years ago, I read in a French guidebook to Paris that there was a Galician restaurant on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir near where I lived in the 11th arrondissement. My roommate and I had our doubts, having never … Read More
Paris Update Events 06.02.2023
February 16 French movies with English subtitles Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Rascals, directed by Jimmy Laporal-Tresor. Luminor Hotel de Ville, Paris Through February 11 World music The Festival Au Fil des Voix presents concerts by musicians from around the globe. Various … Read More
The Paris Update Restaurant Awards 2023
Last Year's Best Paris Restaurants
When I first came to Paris as a tourist a couple of decades ago, visitors often made the remark that it was impossible to eat badly here. After many a mediocre restaurant meal, I soon realized that that dictum was … Read More
Paris Update Events 30.01.2023
February 3 French movies with English subtitles Lost in Frenchlation presents Le Lycéen, directed by Christophe Honoré. L’Entrepôt Cinema, Paris February 3–5 Behind closed doors Book now for Paris Face Cachéefor unusual experiences in places that are normally closed to the public, … Read More
Paris Update Events 20.01.2023
January 19 French movies with English subtitles Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Enfants des Autres, directed by Rebecca Zlotowski. Luminor Hotel de Ville, Paris January 19-22 Literary evenings Readings, retrospectives on writers and other events in French libraries, bookshops, museums, etc. … Read More
Paris Update Events 02.01.2023
January 7 French movies with English subtitles Lost in Frenchlation presents Couleurs de L’Incendie, directed by Clovis Cornillac. Club de l’Étoile, Paris December 2-January 2 More illuminations A number of light installations by the famous Groupe F and others will light … Read More
Paris Update Events 26.12.2022
December 29 French movies with English subtitles Lost in Frenchlation presents Mascarade, directed by Nicolas Bedos. Luminor Hotel de Ville, Paris December 31 New Year’s Eve merrymaking French music is set to get the crowds dancing on the Champs-Élysées on New Year’s … Read More
Paris Update Events 19.12.2022
December 22 French movies with English subtitles Lost in Frenchlation presents Les Engagés, directed by Emilie Frèche. Luminor Hotel de Ville, Paris Through December 24 African music and film The Africolor cultural festival puts African music in the spotlight. Various venues, Paris … Read More
Musicanimale
The Symphony of Life
Strange sounds fill the exhibition space at the Musée de la Musique-Philharmonie de Paris: the roar of a rutting stag, the trill of a song thrush, the clacking of stag jawbones being used as percussion instruments – and that’s just … Read More
Perception Restaurant
No Salt and Pepper
I have always wondered how the best chefs come up with new recipes. Obviously, their prior experience and inspiration from other chefs play major roles – let’s not even mention those who just follow the trends or outright copy the … Read More