Aperitif
First Edition of Le Taste of France Show: A Success !
By Le Taste of France at October 12, 2012 | 6:15 pm
Predictions of bad weather did not deter New York Francophiles last weekend. They were nearly 5,000 visitors rushing to Le Taste of France Show on Pier 54 to enjoy this little piece of France settled in Manhattan for two days. Between pétanque tournaments, concerts, a French bulldog show, and fine array of French foods and wines visitors – mostly Americans –
A Colorful Encounter with Mario Rinaldi
By Le Taste of France at September 27, 2012 | 11:36 pm
As I climbed the four floors leading to the apartment of the Mario Rinaldi, U.S. Ambassador of the Paul Goerg champagne brand, I was a little apprehensive to find myself facing a severe man ready to flood me with his too-sharp knowledge on champagne and its production process. Yet, this is a man with a great sense of humor as well as a warm, welcoming touch. If he
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Discover Brittany (Bretagne) – North Western France
By Le Taste of France at August 2, 2012 | 2:28 pm
GEOGRAPHY Brittany is a cultural region in the Northwest of France. Once an independent kingdom, Brittany was united to the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province. Brittany is considered as one of the six Celtic nations. Their inhabitants are called Bretons. One of France's most rugged regions, Brittany is a fascinating mix of spectacular coastline,
La Maison du Vin
By Le Taste of France at July 24, 2012 | 9:58 pm
How can we celebrate France without wine? Le Taste of France Show will have a tent dedicated to wines from France called La Maison du Vin. There, sommeliers and wine merchants will host wine tasting seminars and tastings. For our guests’ enjoyment, a skilled wine barrel making craftsman will build barrels throughout the day while talking through the different steps
Cuisine and Drinks
By Le Taste of France at July 19, 2012 | 9:22 pm
Le Taste of France Show will be celebrating French cuisine by highlighting each region of France’s culinary specialties. The most renowned French food personalities and skilled Chefs from New York’s top restaurants will join forces and prepare a comprehensive guide to the diverse offerings of French cuisine: from the Crêpes and Ciders of Brittany to the Pastis
Cocktails at Home
By Le Taste of France at May 30, 2012 | 7:42 pm
Usually, when we travel to France, it’s because my husband is playing for some singer like Barbra Streisand or Liza Minnelli, so we get a few days here and there in various towns and have to try to see our friends as best we can. Often, this means a quick visit backstage after whatever concert, or a quick lunch at a café near the concert venue. Basically, we
