A whimsical digital illustration of four Parisian pastry icons: a proud Mont-Blanc dessert in a beret, a flan wearing a crown, a lemon tart dancing on a croissant, and a marshmallow bear waving. The Eiffel Tower rises in the background.

Sweet Tooth in Paris: A Dream and No Jaws (3/5) 🎯 Starring: Ladurée, Cyril Lignac, Bontemps, and Angelina’s

Mont-Blanc vs. Flan? Paris doesn’t do pastry halfway. Join us for Series 3 of our sweet-tooth saga featuring Ladurée’s royalty flan, Bontemps’ lemon classics, Angelina’s molten chocolate magic, and Cyril Lignac’s lemon-hazelnut symphony. 🇫🇷🍰

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A vibrant illustration of 5 pastry icons—Ritz Le Comptoir, Pierre Hermé, Jean-Paul Hévin, Épicerie Le Bristol, and Stohrer—each represented by signature desserts like mille-feuille, flan, éclairs, and baba au rhum, parading joyfully past the Eiffel Tower.

Sweet Tooth in Paris: A Dream and No Jaws (2/5) — Ritz Paris Le Comptoir, Pierre Hermé, Jean-Paul Hévin, Épicerie Le Bristol, Stohrer

Macarons, mille-feuille, and flan—oh my! In Part 2 of our Parisian pastry series, we tour the dessert royalty of the capital: the Ritz, Hermé, Hévin, Le Bristol, and Stohrer. Bring an appetite and maybe a spare belt. 🍓🍫

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Colorful, whimsical illustration of a Parisian dessert parade featuring iconic treats from Poilâne, Lenôtre, Cédric Grolet, and Yann Couvreur—floating above the Eiffel Tower like sugary balloons in a pastry dream.

Sweet Tooth in Paris: A Dream and No Jaws (1/5): Poilâne, Lenôtre, Cedric Grolet, Yann Couvreur & More

From flaky apple tarts to Michelin-level raspberry fantasies, Paris is a sweet tooth’s playground. We dish on the hits (Poilâne, Lenôtre, Grolet, Couvreur) and the misses (sorry, chausson!)—so you know where to wander, drool, and indulge.

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Close-up of a raspberry-shaped tart from Cédric Grolet Opéra on a café table, surrounded by pastry tools and floral accents—symbolizing artistic, fruit-first French desserts.

Cédric Grolet Opéra: It’s Not Overhype. It’s Genius—and a Pastry Symphony

We expected overhype. We got genius. From sculpted raspberry tarts to surprisingly efficient service, Cédric Grolet Opéra delivers a flavor symphony—just skip the flan. Here's the full bite-by-bite breakdown.

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Cartoon illustration of Sally’s Apizza in New Haven with a line of customers, glowing pizza sign, and playful space-themed elements hinting at its galactic reputation.

🍕 Sally’s: After All These Years, They Still Got It!

Sally’s Apizza is back in the spotlight—and never left the oven. From a legendary tomato sauce pie to a Calabrian stinger with serious swagger, here’s why this New Haven legend still slaps.

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Homer Lobster isn’t just a tourist trap. It’s lobster diplomacy at its tastiest—French bread meets American dream. Bon appétit!

Five Lobster Rolls So Good You Might Claw Your Way There (2/5): Homer Lobster, Paris, France Revisited: When Lobster Turns to Crayfish, the Dream Gets Pinched 🦞

We loved Homer Lobster the first time. But on our return visit? Crayfish masquerading as lobster, bitter slaw, and a lonely dining room. Here's what changed—and why we may not claw back anytime soon.

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