Sagacious Palate

Épicure – Le Bristol

Épicure – – A Brunch to Remember. The day started with the most amazing news – – we’d been granted permission to meet Mr. Juan Diego Flórez backstage at the Palais Garnier after his recital, although only one of us knew of this, which made for a spectacular …

Restaurant Lasserre

My apologies for the break in posting, as there’s more to life than amazing travel, out of this world cuisine, endless delicious bottles of wine and incredible personalities who become dear friends, well not really – – THIS IS MY LIFE!!! And what better way to pick up where I …

Maestro Barry Douglas

After an incredible tasting at Musée Baccarat and enjoying great conversations, it was now time for lunch. Lunch with Maestro Barry Douglas that is. With Barry’s hectic schedule between performances around the globe and conducting his orchestra, Camerata Ireland, finding time when we’re Paris is always a wonderful time of …

Louis XIII – Rémy de Martin Tasting, Musée Baccarat

So what happens when the world’s finest crystal meets the world’s finest congac — PURE MAGIC!!!! Our time at Musée Baccarat was so incredible we were extended an invitation to return for a private Louis XIII Cognac tasting by Madame Stéphanie MOREL, Directrice de Boutique and Madame Michaela Lerch, Curator and …

Chef Christophe Moret – L’Abeille

Home – – L’Abeille!!! This is a return I must do as Chef Moret continues to expose our palates to exceptional cuisine that’s always perfection personified. Words fail me, as each return brings about a new and fantastic innovation. Chef Moret’s continued stroke of genius is an experience you shouldn’t …

Restaurant Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée

I can’t believe it’s been almost nine years since I last dined at Alain Ducasse in Plaza Athénée. Although the years have come and gone, one thing remains at the center of my experience – – EXCELLENCE!!! From reuniting with Chef Sommelier Laurent Roucayrol, meeting the new amazing staff whose …

Musée Baccarat, Paris

Timeless, Elegant, Perfection, Sophisticated, Gravitas; the superlatives are endless, but one word captures the many – – BACCARAT!!! How fitting, Sagacious Palate has landed in one of the most prestigious and sought after crystal producers’ museums in the world, with a personal tour conducted by the incomparable Madame Michaela Lerch, …

The Cristal Room, Baccarat

Yes, this is Baccarat’s Cristal Room, where one has the opportunity to be totally surrounded by and immersed in the rare and refined that is Baccarat. My fascination for this luxury item knows no bounds. It was the initial stay at Baccarat New York that set me on this journey …

Lunch at L’Oiseau Blanc

After settling in at the Peninsula it was time to head up to the rooftop for lunch. It goes without saying – – L’Oiseau Blanc is one of our favorite spots to experience some amazing cuisine and take in a wonderful view of Paris. Chef Sidney was on holiday, but …

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