Paris Is Having a Breakfast Awakening Weekend brunch has become fashionable in the pastry paradise. By Kristy Alpert It wasn’t all that long ago when one of the only ways to get a complete American-style breakfast (eggs, pancakes, bacon, even granola) in Paris was to eat whatever continental situation was being…
Here’s How Gen Z Is Changing High Tea Afternoon tea is actually exciting now — and these are the tea rooms leading the change. By Kristy Alpert The tradition of afternoon tea has long attracted the rule followers and the etiquette adherent among us. It’s a formal tradition that doesn’t lend…
In Paris, Hot Chocolate Isn’t Just a Drink — It’s a Ritual Yes, the French dedicate an entire season to hot chocolate. By Kristy Alpert It had been a hard week. The sheen of moving to Paris dimmed slightly as my son started his first week of moyenne (the French equivalent…
The Most Extreme Wine Tastings Around the World Fighter jet rides, blind tasting in a cave, scuba diving for bottles: There’s a lot to do out there for adventurous wine lovers. By Kristy Alpert Fighter jet ride at the Leclerc Briant Champagne house. | CREDIT: HENRI-PIERRE GROLLEAU Winemakers rarely shy away from…
TRAVEL GUIDE 4 Super-Quick European Cruises BY KRISTY ALPERT Champagne River Cruise Courtesy of French County Waterways A cruise is a terrific way to see Europe, but usually it’s a commitment. Most run two weeks or more. Luckily, there are a few excellent options for anyone who doesn’t want to wait…
WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK IN THE AZORES BY KRISTY ALPERT | DEC 18 2014 © Mark Alpert Island vacations should be relaxing—napping in a hammock, drinks on the beach. But between lengthy flights and crowds of hungry tourists, a trip to paradise can leave a sour taste on the palate of a seasoned…
