http://www.parisvegetarian.com Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:57:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I just noticed that La Victoire Suprême du Cœur has changed owners. This news came courtesy of the blog Vegan Paris. The restaurant has changed names and now features non-vegetarian items. Fortunately, they still have the same kitchen staff, so there should still be some good options for vegetarian diners. Report ... http://www.parisvegetarian.com/victoire-supreme-coeur-paris/ I love the Marché des Producteurs de Pays in Paris. This is your opportunity to buy products directly from the farmers, artisans, and craftsmen from around the French countryside. I especially like the angora socks, aligot, candles, and specialty baked goods. You'll also find great deals on holiday presents, such ... http://www.parisvegetarian.com/marche-des-producteurs/ Organic is a dirty word in Paris. Not that they are against organic produce as we know it. No, "organic" brings to mind roadkill and other rotting objects. Instead, the French use the term Biologique. BIOart is a restaurant that specializes in using only biologique ingredients in their cuisine. I must ... http://www.parisvegetarian.com/bioart-organic-gourmet-paris/ Exki is one of the many new healthy fast-food restaurants that have opened in Paris recently. There are several locations in the city to get a quick salad, juice, and meal for lunch. Exki has a strong commitment to organic food. Here's a snippet from their web site: Nous sélectionnons pour vous ... http://www.parisvegetarian.com/exki-fast-ecological-paris/ What is a pizza joint doing on a street dedicated to falafel? It's bringing back a bit of Paris history and that is a good thing for us. The street has been a bit sad for years as the old Kosher Pizza restaurant sat empty and boarded up. Perhaps rue ... http://www.parisvegetarian.com/kosher-pizza-paris/ I had an amazing omelet with ratatouille in Brugge recently. It was in a small bar outside the tourist area. It was filled with the restaurant's extended family members. The omelet was fluffy and filled with the perfect batch of ratatouille. This got me to start wondering: where is the ... http://www.parisvegetarian.com/best-ratatouille-paris/ There's a small restaurant around the corner from my office in Paris. It's affectionately called "Chez Grand-Mère" as it is owned by the grand mother of a colleague. But there's more than just a tangential relationship; as the warm reception makes everyone feel like her favorite grand child. Even though I ... http://www.parisvegetarian.com/chez-grand-mere-chablis/ Don't miss the Aligot festival this weekend in the 12th arr. near Park de Bercy. To be fair, it's not just aligot but also a celebration of the Aveyron region of France. The Marché des Pays de l'Aveyron festival takes place October 9-11, right in front of my favorite cafe, ... http://www.parisvegetarian.com/aligot-paris-aveyron-2009/ LeGay Choc is a fun boulangerie in the Marais district. It's probably best known for its window filled with penis shaped bread and chocolate. But this place is more than phallic treats, it also has a nice selection of vegetarian goodies. LeGay Choc also features a nice selection of tartines, sandwiches, ... http://www.parisvegetarian.com/legay-choc-paris-bread/ My friends in Paris think I'm a bit crazy. You see, I'm not only a vegetarian. I'm also a tea-totaller. So what could be more crazy than living in Paris and not drinking wine? So I finally decided to see what the fuss was all about. Jean-Pierre promised a magical experience ... http://www.parisvegetarian.com/paris-le-pure-cafe/