The New Paris Podcast
In a country like France, where tradition reigns supreme, even a suggestion of change or newness has long been met with scepticism by locals.
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169: Has Coffee in Paris Gone Too Far? A chat with Mihaela Iordache (opens the original)
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Coffee shops in Paris are exploding. In fact, a new one opens in Paris every 3 days, according to a recent study. That's a far cry from 20 years ago, when one cafe roasted and served specialty coffee: Le Caféothèque (which still exists!). What’s going on? Why has it accelerated, and can they all be considered specialty? Coffee roaster Mihaela Iordache , formerly of Belleville Brûlerie, joins me to analyze the state of things, what is and ISN'T truly specialty, and which places she keeps returnin
168: The crime that rocked French cinema and politics with author Edward Chisholm (opens the original)
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After writing the bestselling memoir A Waiter in Paris, Edward Chisholm is back with a much different kind of tale. He joins the show to talk about the fascinating story behind his latest book, 'Murder in Paris 68,' which explores the dark intersections of crime (the Markovic Affair), new wave cinema, and politics in 1960s France. Was superstar Alain Delon involved in one man's demise? Discover how Chisholm unraveled a complex web of lies, history, and culture to bring this true crime story to l
167: Rethinking Craft Chocolate in Paris with Jade Genin (opens the original)
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Should chocolate be an everyday item? How much should it cost? How challenging is it to run a chocolate shop? All of those questions get answers with Jade Genin, chocolatière and daughter of Jacques Genin, whose shop on Avenue de l'Opéra in Paris approaches chocolate a bit differently. Mentioned in this episode: Jade Genin Jacques Genin Xoco Maxime Frédéric Audio production & editing: Matthew Jordan Music by Little Glass Men
166: Paris meets Southeast Asia with food entrepreneur Pearlyn Lee (opens the original)
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10 years is almost an eternity in the restaurant world, and it’s a milestone that Pearl Lee reached with her business, The Hood. The Singaporean has run a Southeast Asian, in addition to a bánh mì sandwich and donut shop called Nonette across the street. I recently traveled with her through Singapore, a truly fascinating multiethnic and cultural melting pot, and I finally got to see firsthand how that plays out in its food. She joins me to talk about going from the corporate world to food, the h
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