BY SARAH BRANDENBURG
I have one slice of cake, I mean, one slice of advice for you, be adventurous with food in Paris! I recommend trying the classic french staples, that everyone in the world knows about, but then I challenge you to move forward and try new things. Ethnic food, unique bakeries, unfrench like food! I say this because Paris is a diverse and multicultural city, and as much as trying french food is almost a requirement, I want to push you to press those boundaries and go further than the classic french.
A chocolate and salted caramel crêpe at a family establishment
One of my favorite meals was a falafel wrap in Le Marais (the Jewish quarter). Every establishment claims to be the best, but I found every place there delicious. (L’as du Fallafel is a good place to try.)
I also tried a Persian restaurant in the 14th Arrondissement where I lived called Le Chalizar. It was delicious.
Push yourself to try new things. Discover the diversity within Paris by experimenting with food.
A juicy burger and pomme frites
Profiteroles – A classic french dessert which is a “must taste”
A Falafel from the Marais
A pizza from the Italian square
The best hot chocolate in Paris is not at the tourist filled Ladurée. I found my favorite cup at Café Laurent.
Above were my two favorite desserts in Paris and must visits. First is a meringue cake from Le Merveilleux de Fred. These bakeries are scattered around Paris and the famous Merveilleux is a must-try, perfected by Frédéric Vaucamps.
Second is a chocolate St. Honoré from the oldest bakery in Paris, Stohrer. I recommend trying anything from this bakery. St. Honoré aux Chocolat was my favorite, and I had the best chocolate éclair here.
Persian food from Le Chalizar
Decadent homemade icecream and sorbet from La Crème de Paris
Crème brûlée
Sarah Brandenburg studied abroad in Paris, France in summer 2018:Â https://ieo.ucla.edu/travelstudy/French-Paris/