French Food (Cuisine) – Page 3

Can Maxim’s Restaurant in Paris Reclaim It’s Cool After 130 Years?

That’s the hope at the restaurant Maxim’s in Paris, which recently started a new chapter after 130 years in business.

By Chantel Tattoli

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Hot Glazed Doughnuts on the Menu, and Parisians Can’t Get Enough

The arrival of Krispy Kreme in France is just the latest advance in a decades-long invasion by U.S. fast food in the land of Michelin chefs and long leisurely meals.

By Liz Alderman

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‘Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros’ Review: A Beautiful Collaboration

For his 44th documentary, Frederick Wiseman journeys to the French countryside to examine the workings of a family-owned, Michelin-starred restaurant.

By Manohla Dargis

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‘The Taste of Things’ and the Transcendence of a French Meal

“The Taste of Things” is the latest movie to luxuriate in France’s gourmand tradition, a safe way of attracting audiences outside the country.

By Beatrice Loayza