Always hungry.
After spending a few incredible days in Paris, Cate and I finished our most recent European excursion in Brussels, Belgium. Remarkably, Brussels is only an 80 minute train ride from Paris. It is the capital of the European Union and, more importantly for our purposes, home to all four major food groups – french fries, waffles, chocolate and beer (I was never good at that food pyramid thing)….
We’re back for more Paris discussion. If you missed the first part of our Paris travelog, check it out here. Today, we have Bistrot Paul Bert, Le Cinq Mars, steak frites, the best ice cream in Paris, a great spot for an late night glass of wine, and some very French French Toast.
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Confession time. Cate may have had ulterior motives for getting all of her Thanksgiving cooking done a week ahead of time. Yes, part of her motivation for making all of those delicious recipes was so that she could share them on the blog. But for the first time ever, we were not going to be celebrating Thanksgiving in America (traitors, I know). Cate and I spent the week of Thanksgiving and Cate’s birthday – aka the two biggest food holidays of the year – in Paris and Brussels….
Our last post on Italy (until next summer…) centers on the small town of Modena. Modena is located within the Emilia-Romanga region and is home to some of the best food in the world. Traditional balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and Lambrusco are all geographically protected specialities of the region. In addition to the incredible food, we loved walking around the small city center. Unlike many of the stops on our trip, Modena is not a tourist destination. There was little English spoken, every menu was in Italian, and no one ventured outside during “siesta hours” (something I can get on board with). …
Our review of the world-famous Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy. Chef Massimo Bottura has created an amazing and special restaurant.
TheBetterHalf, Chef Massimo Bottura, CateyLou
CateyLou and I like to go out to eat. A lot. This may come as no surprise to loyal readers of the blog but our recent trip to Modena was the first time we actually picked a travel destination based on a restaurant. In our defense, we’re not just talking about any restaurant. Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy is by all accounts one of the best restaurants in the world. It has three Michelin Stars and in 2013 was ranked as the #3 restaurant in the world by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Its chef and proprietor, Massimo Bottura, has won various domestic and international chef of the year awards. Our experience at Osteria Francescana was truly memorable and definitely worth a special trip to Modena. …
