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Tasting Summer Strawberries in Paris

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
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Gariguette Strawberries
(c) Discover Paris!

What would summer in Paris be without strawberries? When this succulent, sweet, bright-to-deep-red fruit appears in the markets, Parisians celebrate the coming of longer days, sunny skies and the promise of slipping away for three to four weeks to the beach or to the French countryside.

Our article on summer strawberries appears in the newly-released abridged edition of our book Paris Insights – An Anthology. And now, for the ridiculously low price of a Tweet, you can download the e-book and read other fascinating things about the Paris that you never knew! Read what is the number one difference between French and American wines in the article entitled “Wining and Dining with Juan Sanchez;” learn about the diversity of worship in the article “Christian Churches in Paris;” and learn why the avenue des Champs-Elysées is an important place in the hearts and minds of Parisians.

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Celebrating Independence Day at the Ambassador’s Residence

Friday, July 8th, 2011
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Independence Day was celebrated yesterday at the U.S. ambassador’s residence in Paris. The theme of the party was “California Cachet,” highlighting California as a tourist destination.

Center: Ambassador Rivkin
Left: His wife Susan
Right: His son William

Ambassador Charles H. Rivkin gave a stirring speech (in admirable French) about his hopes for the spread of democracy throughout the world.

Renée Fleming

American opera star Renée Fleming sang “America the Beautiful,” accompanied by the choir of the American embassy, The Dip Notes (not pictured).

Jenna Ushkowitz

Kevin McHale

Jenna Ushkowitz and Kevin McHale, members of the cast of the American television series Glee, each sang, accompanied by the U.S. Air Force band Check Six.

American filmmaker Zachary Taylor and co-founder of Discover Paris! Monique Y. Wells

Hundreds of invited guests, many of them VIP French, including senators and admirals, attended the party held in the garden of the ambassador’s residence.

Corporate Sponsors

French and American corporate sponsors provided accommodation, food, and beverage. Staff members of the American embassy provided various services, including welcoming the guests.

A good time was had by all!

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Big Turnout for Big-Bash Fifth-Anniversary Party Last Night

Thursday, July 7th, 2011
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Last night saw a big turnout for the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the founding of Richard Nahem’s Eye Prefer Paris insider’s guide to the city.

The event was held at Ô Château! wine bar, where Richard provided a generous number of charcuterie and cheese platters.

Richard Nahem and partner Vincent

Among the attendees were several bloggers, including:

Adrian Leeds of Parler Paris
Yetunde Oshodi of Like Home in Paris
Kim Petyt of Parisian Party
Colleen Shaughnessy-Larsson of Colleen’s Paris
Robyn Blaber of A Canadian in Paris
Monique Y. Wells of Entrée to Black Paris

Photographer Meredith Mullins, salon hostess Patricia Laplante-Collins, and chefs Eric Fraudeau and Diane Anthonissen graced the event.

Olivier Magny

Thirza Vallois

Mary R. Duncan

A number of writers were in attendance, including Ô Château owner Olivier Magny, (Stuff Parisians Like), Thirza Vallois (Around and About Paris), and Mary R. Duncan (Henry Miller is under my bed).

And, of course, yours truly, Tom Reeves was there, mingling with the crowd. The abridged version of my book, Paris Insights – An Anthology, is available on-line for the ridiculously low price of a Tweet. To learn more, follow this link: http://bit.ly/moWTFB.

A good time was had by all!

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In This Month’s Le Bon Goût: Les Bistronautes

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
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From left to right: Benjamin Loiseau, Chef
Cyril Le Gauffey, Manager, Barman, and Co-owner
Sylvin Herrera, Co-owner

Located near the southwest corner of the Luxembourg Garden, the handsome restaurant Les Bistronautes opened its doors just eight months ago. Read our review of this establishment in this month’s Le Bon Goût.

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In This Month’s Paris Insights Newsletter: A Literary Banquet in the Presence of Writers Jim Harrison and Jay McInerney

Friday, July 1st, 2011
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Le Centquatre
Courtesy of Paris Tourist Office
Photo by Amélie Dupont

The City of Paris regularly sponsors remarkable cultural events, and the third edition of “Paris en Toutes Lettres,” a literary festival held from May 5 – 8 this year was no exception. In this month’s Paris Insights, read about the banquet that was held at Le Centquatre and its guests of honor, American writers Jim Harrison and Jay McInerney.

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