paris 8th – That Cheese Girl's Paris

Jessica Préalpato’s French-Style High Tea is Mindblowingly Good

Posted on March 21, 2025March 23, 2025 by emiglia

Le San Regis is less ostentatious than some other palace hotels, lending a coziness to this nevertheless luxe and gourmet experience. It’s priced at 65 euros per person – 85 if you opt for a coupe of Champagne – and to my mind, it’s worth far more thanks to the professional yet friendly service and, of course, Préalpato’s sheer genius in the kitchen.

Maxim’s is as Abuzz as Ever

Posted on January 30, 2024January 31, 2024 by emiglia

This is the perfect spot for the see-and-be-seen crowd; a Parisian answer, perhaps, to Tavern on the Green. And with that in mind, the renovation of the storied space has restored everything that has long made Maxim’s so beloved by Parisians.

Galanga is a Fine Dining Gem Steps from the Champs Elysées Offering Surprises at Every Turn

Posted on September 26, 2023September 20, 2023 by emiglia

The 8th is not usually my favorite neighborhood in Paris in which to eat, but the fine dining chops of Chef Thomas Danigo, whose Galanga is located within the luxe boutique hotel Monsieur Georges, has me changing my tune.

Il Carpaccio Offers Italian Flavors with Innovative Touches

Posted on June 13, 2023June 8, 2023 by emiglia

This Michelin-starred Italian restaurant never sacrifices heart for luxury, more than fulfilling the chefs’ stated mission of “complexity presented in simplicity.”