KIM Kardashian’s thieves “demanded money not jewellery” fresh reports have claimed. Abdulrahman, the concierge working at l’Hôtel Pourtales the night of the raid, believes the men who held th…
Source: Kim Kardashian’s thieves ‘demanded money not jewellery’ during terrifying Paris robbery
Beer was further ensconced in Belgium with the arrival of Christianity and monks who began brewing to financially support their monasteries.
“I wanted to see if I’d be glad to see you again.” – Jean-Paul Belmondo in “Breathless”
Yes. Glad.
France has more than its share of old crazy laws… here are the weirdest ones.
Source: Fifteen of the most bizarre laws in France – The Local
Chanson Du Jour 10/26/2016: Pauline Croze performing “La Javanaise”
I think Serge Gainsbourg’s songwriting was at its best when he wasn’t attempting to shock with his “audio vérité” smutty songs. While 1967’s ” Je t’aime, Moi Non Plus” feels a bit skeevy today, “La Javanaise” feels like a cool breeze while walking along the Left Bank.
In this great 2010 clip from French TV’s Nouveaux Talents, Pauline Croze’ soulful wordless verse (1:35 to 2:20) is particularly merveilleux. Other good versions? Give a Spotify listen to Gainsbourg’s original and also one from (wait for it… wait for it…) Iggy Pop! Continue reading “Chanson Du Jour: La Javanaise”
Restaurateur Steven Starr’s new spot in the 11 Howard Hotel is without a doubt the most interesting thing to happen to French food in New York City in years, thanks to American ex-pat wunderkind Daniel Rose of Spring and La Bourse et La Vie in Paris. Rose, a former philosophy student, brings his thoughtful and curious approach to French food, managing to maintain a classic core, while breathing new life into mainstays. Point in case, the Ris de Veau à l’Estragon: Rose pan-roasts these veal sweetbreads, then pours a tomato-tarragon-cream broth over top ($24)
Read full post / Source: Hot Plates: Sweetbreads at Le Coucou – Zagat
