Chef Yannick Alleno is a name to remember – Paris

Chef Yannick Alleno

Following the career of Chef Yannick Alleno, I discovered that he was hired to make existing Parisian restaurants into 3-star Michelin greats.  This was a task that he accomplished with great aplomb.  He was the 3-star man of the dining world. I followed him when he was assigned to boost the Plaza Athenee’s hotel restaurant.  […]

The 24 Hours of Le Mans, France – June 17-18

The 24 Hours of Le Mans, France – June 17-18

The 85th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans the world’s most challenging endurance race, takes places in the town of Le Mans, about 124 miles outside of Paris. It’s one of the great sporting events in the world, and it’s also a giant party. The hardest part, for both drivers and spectators, is […]

Monet’s Palate – Paris

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Fine Art DVD and Web Experience

Impressionist painter Claude Monet left behind a legacy not only of painting but also of an exquisite lifestyle. Monet’s stunning garden at Giverny (about an hour outside of Paris), which he created toward the end of his life, became the subject for many of his best-loved paintings, including his Japanese Bridge, Le Ninfee Rosa, and his famous Water Lilies series.

Picasso of Pastry Chef: Pierre Herme – Paris

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Pierre Hermé Boutique, Paris

Like an alchemist trying to turn lead into gold, French pastry chef Pierre Hermé is about to attempt a seemingly impossible feat—translating the oriental scent of amber into a palatable flavor.