Jill Colonna
Posts by Jill Colonna:
The Best Pastry Shops on Rue Saint Dominique
May 11th, 2017Pastry shops and bakeries abound in Paris – there’s practically one on every street corner. Since we love the 7th arrondissement so much, and know that many of our guests prefer to stay in this area near the Eiffel Tower, we’ve compiled a list of the best pastry shops along Rue Saint Dominique! ... Read More
Sweet & Savory Champagne Teatime at Le Meurice
April 13th, 2017Welcome back our teatime series where we’re testing out the best afternoon tea at the top Paris Palace Hotels. Duck into the art-inspired Dali restaurant at Le Meurice and enjoy a decadent experience filled with champagne, sandwiches, pastries, tea and maybe even a spa treatment! You could easily spend a few luxurious hours here! ... Read More
100% Vegan Afternoon Tea at the Shangri-La!
March 18th, 2017Step inside the magnificent Shangri-La Hotel and enjoy a 100% vegan afternoon tea that combines French “art de vivre” with Asian hospitality. The ingenious dairy-free and refined sugar-free pastries are just as enjoyable as traditional ones, so whether you adhere to a plant-based diet or not, this is a wonderful spot for afternoon tea! ... Read More
A Contemporary Winter Teatime at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
February 24th, 2017Welcome back to our new teatime series where we’re testing out the best afternoon teas at the top Parisian palace hotels. Today we’re visiting the Camélia restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on the legendary Rue Saint Honoré, where you’ll find a contemporary atmosphere and a fabulously chic Saint-Honoré pastry adorned with bits of edible gold. ... Read More
Teatime at the Ritz – The Sumptuous Salon Proust
February 21st, 2017If you’re searching for the perfect luxury teatime in Paris, look no further than the many 5-star hotels in Paris. The Salon Proust of the Ritz is an excellent choice, offering a classic ‘Thé à la Française’ with all the nostalgic sweet treats you could imagine – not to mention the pure elegance and rich history of the hotel itself! ... Read More
The Best Bûches de Noël of the 2016 Holiday Season!
December 5th, 2016Every single year during the holiday season, the best pastry chefs all around Paris reveal their much-anticipated Bûches de Noël, or yule logs. This year, there are some truly magnificent bûches to choose from, from Angelina’s White Peacock to Foucade’s gluten-free version. Any of these would make for a stunning centerpiece to your holiday dessert table! ... Read More
