On va déguster Paris: L'encyclopéguide qui dévore la capitale à pleines dents

by François-Régis Gaudry

Entouré de ses fidèles compagnons de route,  François-Régis Gaudry s’attaque à la capitale !
On va déguster Paris, c’est à la fois…

-  UN MODE D’EMPLOI 
Tout ce qu’il faut savoir pour croquer Paris

-  UNE ENCYCLOPÉDIE
255 sujets sur les lieux, les personnages et les événements historiques qui ont
façonné la gastronomie parisienne

- UN GUIDE GASTRONOMIQUE
2 050 adresses de restaurants et de commerces de bouche

- UN RÉPERTOIRE DE RECETTES
88 classiques parisiens :  blanquette de veau, paris-brest, croque-monsieur, sauce Bercy…

- UN INVENTAIRE DU TERROIR
Tous les produits franciliens : chou de Pontoise, asperge d’Argenteuil, miel du Gâtinais, brie de Meaux...

- UN CARNET DE DÉGUSTATION
Nos bancs d’essai des meilleurs burgers, oeufs mayo, steaks tartares, pizzas, couscous, macarons… L’ENCYCLOPÉGUIDE GOURMAND DE PARIS ! Inclus : 1 poster gourmand recto-verso

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, France, Travel, Cuisine, Food

448 pages, Paperback

Published November 16, 2022

Reviews

[Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance]

Word association.

I say Paris.

What do you say?

Odds would be pretty good you would say something that has to do with food or drink. Well, maybe after the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame.

Everything you can possibly associate with Paris food and drink is in this book. And the book is heavily illustrated with helpful charts and diagrams and photographs in a way that I love in a book of this sort.

[Joan]

I devoured this extraordinary guide to everything food-related (and more) in Paris. It is an incredibly enjoyable volume filled with everything you could ever possibly want to know about the city's food culture, restaurants (all levels and types), markets, the city's classic dishes, cheese, fruits and vegetables, bread and pastry, wine, and so much more.

It covers where to see and do all the things that would appeal to anyone who wants to experience Paris in all its culinary and cultural glory. There are maps, lists, timelines, insider information and how-to's. And yes, there are a number of signature recipes included.

This is not a guide to take with you as it is a big, heavy book and there is no Kindle or other digital version available as of this writing – read it before a trip, and take pictures of the most essential pages. Or if you are an armchair traveler, just read it for the fun of it and then go and eat, or cook, your favorite French dish, and follow it with a classic Paris-based movie or two.

[Elizabeth]

I love these books. I own the first two in the series. This one might not go on the "to purchase" list, but I really loved reading it. It is a fascinating look at the cultural phenomenon of food in Paris.

My only minor issue is that this book will need updates as it relies on current restaurant information, and likely it will be outdated within a year.

Still, a fabulous read about a fabulous topic!

[Chrysa K]

The most perfect gift for a lover of french culture & cuisine and of course Paris! Amazing detail in both pictures and information. A stable piece for any collector!

[Teri L.]

Terrific book with short articles on many aspects of food in Paris - history, ingredients, popular dishes, restaurants, markets and more. This will be a reference for each visit.

[Paja]

I don’t usually rave about cookbooks, but this volume is so well made! It’s packed with loads of interesting info and cool historical facts. The little bits and pieces scattered throughout are really engaging, and the visuals are stunning. Un incontournable!