Pizzaria Etienne, Marseille
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Pizza in Marseille

For most people Marseille means bouillabaisse, the once-humble fisherman's stew that has come to symbolize the city's rich cultural mix. But, as we drove to Marseille, I had one thing on my mind: pizza.

L'Auberge de la Penne
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L’Auberge de la Penne

I remember Benoît Poulet telling me that he let his chickens run free in the forest, with the result that some fell prey to hungry foxes. Idealistic you might think, yet it's this very quality that makes his restaurant in the tiny village of La Penne so exceptional.

Rose Bakery, Paris
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Rose Bakery II

I like to think I discovered Rose Bakery before just about anyone else.

Molino dei Guisi
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November on the Italian Riviera

We celebrated Philippe's birthday by returning to Oneglia, on the Italian riviera.

Eiffel Tower, Paris
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Ten things I love about Paris according to Sam, age six

Seeing Paris through a child's eyes is one of the best ways to rediscover the city.

Poulpe & Capers
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Lunch in the Loft

The danger of inviting strangers into your home is that they might never want to leave, and it was 5pm by the time we all tore ourselves away, exchanging e-mails and promising to keep in touch.

Porto Maurizio, Liguria, Italy
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A weekend in Liguria

I've been to Italy more times than I can count, especially since I moved to Nice. So you would think I would stop getting so childishly excited every time I cross the border.

Sushi, Bodhizen, Nice
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Secret sushi

A few weeks ago I would have sworn that there was no good sushi in Nice. It turns out that I just hadn't looked in the right place.

Marlettis
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A perfect morning in Paris

How would I spend a perfect morning in Paris? I found out on Saturday when I realized that I had several hours stretching in front of me with no obligations.

Strawberry & tomato gaspacho
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Strawberry and tomato gaspacho with pistachio oil

Pistachio oil brings an extra touch of originality to strawberry and tomato gaspacho, which I came across at Le Mirazur's new tapas-style bar and couldn't wait to recreate.