Clotilde's Edible Adventures in Paris

Didn't leave a lasting impression.

First off, I am still toting around the first edition that I bought before my first trip to France. Yes, some of the bonnes adresses are out-of-date. That is expected eleven years after publication and thirteen years after initial research for the book began. What hasn’t gone out-of-date though are the many recipes, culinary background notes and practical information about how to go about finding and dining in good establishments in Paris.Guidebook sized, Clotilde has assembled a host of practical information, added in restaurant recommendations for most arrondissements and finished by scattering recipes throughout, which will let you recreate your memories of your Parisian holiday at home.For the more recipe focused, I can recommend her other books strongly.

Clotilde's delightful book is proof - if needed - that shopping for food - whether it be to eat oneself or to give as gifts - can be great fun. She writes with such enthusiasm, guiding you around her home town, discovering the little gems which, as a normal tourist, you would be almost sure to miss. How many of us would take the Metro just to buy a loaf of bread?! So why is it that French women are such experts when it comes to shopping for food? For one thing, they pick things up, they smell them, they discuss them with the proprietors. Shopping in France is an art - not just a jostle around the local supermarket where you are strongly advised not to touch! An 'edible adventure' this exciting little book certainly is and I cannot wait to book our next visit to Paris to discover it's other 'works of art' - but this time I will be clutching a hand that knows precisely where to take me! Merci Clotilde!

I highly recommend this book for anyone going to Paris. This book is amazing. Every restaurant and bakery we visited from her recommendations were great. It helped us avoid those "Tourist Troughs" that are on the major streets. Also the prices for these restaurants were very reasonable.There can be no better authority about where to shop and eat in Paris than from someone who lives there and is a food writer and cookbook author. So many other travel books seem to be written by tourists. This one will allow you to find those gems that are one or two blocks from the main streets.As the other reviewers mentioned, the size of this book is perfect for bringing with you. My wife only has a small handbag and it fit in there perfectly. This book made our trip so very special.I wish there was a version of Clotilde in Rome because we could have certainly used it.

This book wasn't yet available when I visited Paris last month. Clotilde has written the quintessential book for "foodies" who want to experience all Paris has to offer. This book is small (about 5" square) and is just the right size to carry in a purse or backpack. She has visited all of the places she recommendsand there's a great variety of different eateries (ice cream shops, restaurants, candy stores, patisseries, etc). She even explains the difference between bistros, cafes and restaurants. It's a lot easier to peruse a French menu after she explains the "ins and outs" of how to order (and behave) at a restaurant. I wish I'd had this book when I was eating my way through Paris. Be sure to visit her blog [...] for her recipes and insights on the Paris food scene.

I read Clotilde's blog and really enjoy it. I thought this book would be more of a non fiction of her experiences in French restaurants, markets and her French kitchen. However it is a guide book to eating in Paris. It won't be too useful for me because I have no plans on visiting Paris but it's fun to reminisce on my time there in the past and dream about my next trip. It's very well written and full of great info. Definitely get this book if you're planning on spending some time in Paris.

I probably have 50 bookmarks indicating possible places to eat or shop. Nice intro on what to expect when dining out. Since a trip to Paris is expensive my advice is to splurge on dining guides and have great fun anticipating your time there. I have 4. There's a lot of overlap in the "what to expect" chapters if the various guides. Not so much in the recommendations. She certainly gives a lot of options. I'm sure I'll be consulting this guide while we are in Paris.Clotilde's particular strength is the information on markets and shops. I do want to do more than bop between restaurants (of various sorts) and museums.

I am living in Paris for 3 months, and this book is my 'go-to' source for restaurant recommendations. I've gone to several, and her reviews have been spot on. In addition, there are lots of cultural and etiquette tidbits. This is not a tour guide, it's more of a restaurant guide and then some.My other favorite book is David Lebovitz's 'The Sweet Life in Paris' as a funny read about Parisian idiosyncrasies that can also be used as a gourmet shopping guide (more for shops than restaurants).The combination of these two will steer you in the right direction while in Paris!

A delightful read. This book was the making if our weekend in Paris.

Beautifully written in clear and vibrant prose, Ms. Dusoulier's enthusiasm for her subject is infectious and you'll find yourself booking your flight to Paris before you've finished the first few pages (if you haven't booked it already!). Vegetarians and Vegans will appreciate her research and suggestions of wonderful places to eat out and shop. I enjoyed her chapters on the French dining experience and how to shop for specific items like cheese, meat and charcuterie. Even for seasoned travellers, this book offers plenty of useful and fun information.The book was a constant companion on our recent trip to the city and the next best thing to a private tour or customized itinerary from the author (which you can book on her website, [...] and also check here for updates and corrections to the book). I, for one, am a huge fan.

Wer sich für Essen interessiert, sollte nicht nach Paris fahren, ohne sich hiermit kulinarisch vorbereitet zu haben! Clotildes Empfehlungen sind variiert, sodass für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei sein sollte. Allen Empfehlungen, denen ich gefolgt bin, waren gut oder sehr gut und damit sie immer aktuell bleiben, veröffentlicht die Autorin Updates hier:[...]Wer übrigens ihren Blog nicht kennt, sollte auch dort mal vorbeischauen. [...]Es gibt auch einen Abschnitt über die französische Restaurantkultur sehr lesenswert ist für Leute, die noch nicht in das Essen in einem französischen Restaurant eingeführt worden sind oder sich in der gehobenen Gastronomie angemessen verhalten wollen.