Brian Pfeiffer recently returned to Paris and, while waiting for pesky things such as a travel visa to be approved, he bided his time scouring the city for pastries. His taste in food and architecture is impeccable plus he has an uncanny ability to ferret…
My (mis)adventures in the kitchen used to unfold this way: Step 1: Spend a ridiculous amount of time rifling through cookbooks as well as a fat folder stuffed with recipes that I’ve collected from magazines, newspapers, and friends…until I finally narrow in on a few…
Marché Jourdan is a new open-air food market in Paris. For at least 40 years, Parisians living in the 14th arrondissement near Porte d’Orléans have clamored for a market of their own. Now they finally have one. It’s thanks to Pascal Cherki, the mayor of the…
There’s a recent addition to the Paris market scene. It’s Marché Jourdan, an open-air food market located near Porte d’Orléans in the 14th arrondissement. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from about 8 am – 1 pm, it’s now easier for residents in that neighborhood to stock…
Several days after the last visitors have departed and turkey bones have been boiled into stock, the scant leftovers of cranberry relish are barely enough to redden half a sandwich. Bowls scrubbed, crumbs swept, and Pilgrim-themed napkin holders (which my nieces colored in 2nd grade)…
Markets in central Paris tend to get lots of buzz. It’s delightful to shop with the Eiffel Tower in the background or Luxembourg Gardens in easy picnic distance. But anyone interested in experiencing a range of Paris markets would do well to explore the outer…
My cousins Lew and Louise recently traveled to Korea. A highlight of their visit to Seoul was an excursion to the Noryangjin Fish Market. Located just south of the Han River, this enormous market teems with fresh seafood 24 hours a day, year-round. Here are…
I love hearing from you about your experiences at markets. I’ve received emails where I could practically hear the jubilant cries of travelers who sought out flea markets (“I got two awesome vintage purses and a vintage rosary…at great prices. And my husband found a great…
Mention shopping at the fun markets in Paris and what usually springs to mind is ambling among stalls under a leafy canopy of sycamores or chestnut trees. True enough, many of the best food and flea and craft markets extend several city blocks on sidewalks or median strips….
My friend Julia Radice recently returned from a Birthright trip to Israel. A highlight was her stroll through the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem. Over 250 vendors sell at this market. Their offerings include everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to breads and pastries, spices and…