From the author of the acclaimed Food Lover's Guide to Paris, this guide to France's greatest restaurants, bistros, markets, pastry and cheese shops includes 75 authentic recipes from French chefs and 150 specially commissioned photographs.

In the six years it has taken Ms. Wells to revise her popular guide, she has returned to the more than 450 restaurants, bistros, cafes, patisseries, and specialty food shops listed to re-review and update all the vital statistics. 50 recipes. Photos.

A thousand-year-old pilgrimage route and food traditions stretching back 'de toda la vida' – since forever. These are what Dee Nolan set out to experience on her pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela – through the rich farming lands of southern France and northern Spain.

In the six years it has taken Ms. Wells to revise her popular guide, she has returned to the more than 450 restaurants, bistros, cafes, patisseries, and specialty food shops listed to re-review and update all the vital statistics. 50 recipes. Photos.

The book that cracks the code, from the incomparable Patricia Wells. An acclaimed authority on French cuisine, Ms. Wells has spent more than 30 years in Paris, many as former restaurant critic for The International Herald Tribune. Now her revered Food Lover’s Guide to Paris is back in a completely revised, brand-new edition. In 457 entries—345 new to this edition, plus 112 revisited and reviewed classics—The Food Lover’s Guide to Paris offers an elegantly written go-to guide to the very best restaurants, cafés, wine bars, and bistros in Paris, as well as where to find the flakiest croissants, earthiest charcuteries, sublimest cheese, most ethereal macarons, and impeccable outdoor markets. The genius of the book is Ms. Wells’s meritocratic spirit. Whether you’re looking for a before-you-die Michelin three-star experience (Guy Savoy, perhaps, or Restaurant Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée) or wanting to sample the new bistronomy (Bistrot Paul Bert, Le Comptoir du Relais) or craving something simple and perfect (L’As du Fallafel, or Breizh Café for crêpes), Patricia Wells tells you exactly where to go and why you should go there. You no longer have to rely on the iffy “reviews” of Yelp or Trip Advisor. Included are 40 recipes from some of her favorite chefs and purveyors and, of course, all the practical information: addresses, websites, email, hours, closest métro stop, specialties, and more.

“A superb ‘time out’ kind of guide to the cafés, restaurants, bistros etc. . . . Essential reading for visitors to the city, brilliantly presented.” —Books Monthly Paris may have enjoyed decades as the undisputed gastronomic capital of the world, but food revolutions in the likes of London and Copenhagen have challenged its reign in recent years. After a spell of complacency, Parisian chefs have had to up their game, with delicious results. This guide will show you where to sample the best of the French classics, from cozy bistros to swish brasseries, as well as where to check out the more recent innovations in the Parisian food scene: everything from high quality street food with a French twist, to newly-popular vegetarian restaurants, juice bars and locally brewed craft beers. The guide will also offer practical advice for making the most of your Parisian food experience like a local. “This book is an absolute delight to read. For those about to visit Paris, may I suggest that you pack a copy of this book in your luggage. The best ‘foodie’ book I have read in ages!” —For the Love of Books “With helpful tips about typical French mealtimes, tipping and etiquette, readers will be confident in choosing a place to eat that fits their expectations and their budget.” —Cayocosta 72 “The first food book I ever read cover to cover in one day . . . Her descriptions are engagingly written and personal . . . easy, smooth and tempting reading.” —Colleen’s Paris

The Food of France gives you a real taste of a country that has one of the world's great cuisines. This book takes you on a culinary journey, from the restaurants of Lyon to the kitchens of Provence, with accompanying location photography. Each recipe is accompanied by useful hints on methods and ingredients. To partner the recipes, special sections explore the essence of French food, including cheeses, charcuterie and bread. OTHER TITLES IN SERIES *The Food of India, *The Food of Italy, *The Food of China (June 2005), *The Food of Thailand (June 2005)