Going Out
Paris conjures up so many different images for its devotees, but one that everyone agrees upon is the city’s love affair with food. Whether it’s the open-air markets or dining out, the...
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Eating Out
Foodies travel from all corners of the globe to dine in the epicurean magnet of Paris. As Julia Child brought French cuisine into the home during the 1960s, the world’s fascination with...
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Local Cuisine
It can be difficult for a newcomer to know what to expect from each of Paris’ different types of dining establishments. Part of the confusion has evolved because there are many exceptions...
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Delivery & Takeaways
Parisian professionals often work until 20:00, so it’s easy to understand why when dinner time rolls around they are fond of going out or eating restaurant food at home. Many...
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Hygiene
The DGCCRF (Direction Générale Concurrence, Consommation et Répression des Fraudes) is the consumer protection agency that regulates food safety and heath code compliance. Although most...
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Special Deals & Theme Nights
During holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Christmas and New Year’s Eve restaurants create special seasonal menus. A specifically French celebration occurs annually on the third Thursday in...
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Tax & Service Charges
A service charge of about 15% and the standard value-added tax (VAT) rate of 19.6% are built into the price of each menu item. The service charge is not the same as a tip and is not paid...
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Vegetarian Food
France has not traditionally been known for its vegetarian-friendly fare, but as more restaurants focus on providing health-conscious options it’s become much easier to dine meat-free....
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