Michelin Guide 2013: Germany broke its historical record with starred restaurants

 The 2013 edition of Germany’s Michelin guide has added one new listing to the category of three-star restaurants. Germany’s gourmet dining scene has been enhanced with a new listing among three-starred Michelin restaurants – La Belle Epoque Restaurant located in Lübeck (north Germany). In the two-star category, Germany’s latest Michelin guide offers seven new listings … Read more

Priceless Cities operation is moving to Paris

Launched by MasterCard last year for cities like New York and London, Priceless Cities operation, which offers unique urban experiences, invites MasterCard clients to a Parisian Christmas exploration experience. Gastronomy, music and theater, museums and outings, travel and hotels, sports and wellness, and, shopping, around 500 special events will be set up over the following … Read more

Galeries Lafayette x Louis Vuitton holiday windows

Galeries Lafayette holiday windows by Louis Vuitton The centenary of the famous iconic Lafayette glass dome is celebrated at Paris’ Galeries Lafayette luxury department store (founded in 1895) with unique partnerships and events, including with Louis Vuitton. Inspired by the magnificent architecture of the dome erected in October 1912 by architect Ferdinand Chanut and master … Read more

India – a major chocolate focus as the other markets begin to slow

Love of chocolate booming in India India emerges as fastest growing market for Western confectionery chocolate On 13 November, India fetes Hindu holiday Diwali, the festival of lights. For five days, India is celebrating with banquets and feasts that include desserts and chocolate. Chocolate consumption in India has almost doubled since 2008, with sales of … Read more

Paris Seen By Hollywood

American Dreams: Hollywood’s love of depicting Paris   Paris is the most filmed city in Hollywood movies, an estimated 800 American films having been located in Paris. The Hollywood clichés of the city include Place de la Concorde, the Opera, the Alexandre III bridge with the Eiffel Tower in the background, Place Vendome in front of … Read more

Michelin starred Raymond Blanc boarding on Eurostar as Culinary Director

Celebrity chef Raymond Blanc teams up with Eurostar Celebrity self-taught chef Raymond Blanc, one of Britain’s best-known cooks and a world renowned Michelin starred chef, has been appointed Culinary Director of Eurostar transport provider. Raymond Blanc has developed a menu based on seasonal ingredients from the three countries connected by Eurostar. The new gastronomic partnership … Read more