French Friday: Vol. 12: Small Plates and Big Booths in Melrose Hill
Can Bar Etoile in LA's new 'hood bring the twinkle twinkle?
Overthinking It
Essays, guides, clickables, viewables, musings, and occasional Francophile finds from the overthinking mind of a travel and lifestyle journalist.
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French Friday, Vol 10: A Bistro with a Prix-Fixe in Fort Greene
Can Little Falcon, with its French 'formule,' soar to great heights?
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And other thoughts I've had recently about living single.
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A random shortlist of non-sponsored services and products I love and think you might, too — including the eye mask that lulls me to sleep at night.
The Point Wasn't Where You Watched
I missed the street celebrations when the Knicks clinched the title, but I didn't miss the feeling. Plus, what happened to limousines — and more!
French Friday, Vol 9: A Café in SoHo
Does La Mercerie give good quiche?
When Starting at the End is Sometimes 'The Way'
What a near-80-year-old cancer survivor taught me during my very short walk on Spain’s most famous pilgrimage route. Plus, links!