Markets of Paris, 2nd Edition: Food, Antiques, Crafts, Books, and More - Softcover

Long, Dixon; Williams, Marjorie R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936941007 ISBN 13: 9781936941001

Publisher: Little Bookroom, 2012

Synopsis

The food scene in Paris has changed dramatically since 2006, when Markets of Paris was first published. Yes, the same markets are held in the same locales as always—literally, for centuries—but many have undergone a remarkable transformation led by a young generation of purveyors focused, even more than their predecessors, on local and organic (“bio”) produce. Markets of Paris, 2nd Edition revisits and updates the entire market scene in Paris, with 12 new entries and 10 new sidebars, including Virtual Markets and Market Streets, Markets Open on Sunday, Artisan Bakers, Getting Along in the Food Markets, Brocante Fairs, and more. One of them, Cooking in Paris, gives information about lessons and workshops offered in home kitchens, bakeries, restaurants, and even wine stores.
 
Updates focus on the most interesting vendors and most unique and enticing offerings to be found at each locale, including prepared food that can be eaten on the spot. In keeping with growing interest in knowing where food comes from, the authors include profiles and photos of farmers and other artisanal suppliers behind the best food stalls.
 
One of the biggest changes in the Paris market scene in recent years has been the spike of interest in organic, reflected in the popularity of the Raspail organic market. At one time a fringe offshoot of the regular Raspail market, this Sunday market has fully come into its own. It attracts a large and loyal clientele; of three organic markets in the city, it’s certainly the largest and most widely known. Often it’s referred to as “Le Marché Bio,” and many claim it’s the crème de la crème of all Paris’s markets.
 
Restaurant listings have been updated, too, with 15 new additions that have been chosen because of their new-generation chefs’ approach to fresh ingredients or their proximity to featured markets. A new section titled If You Have Limited Time directs the visitor to the most interesting markets near his or her accommodations. Another section, Practical Suggestions, addresses common questions such where to get local currency, which map of Paris is the best and most convenient, and business hours for different kinds of shops, stalls, and restaurants. Finally, the book has been reorganized by arrondissement to be more user friendly, and it has a brand-new look with all new photos and a refreshed, modernized design.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Perhaps the most pleasurable way for anyone to experience Paris is to meander through its charming markets. Markets of Paris, 2nd Edition, visits more than one hundred, including open-air food markets, historic covered markets, and the city's legendary flea, antique, craft and ephemera markets. You'll discover a wide variety of unique items, from antique books and botanical prints to regional crafts and flea market finds, as well as gourmet items and the bounty of the French countryside. Organized by arrondissement for easy planning, descriptions help travelers plan where to go, what to expect, and which specialties to seek out while there. This unique guide provides an unforgettable and inspired way to experience the local culture.

About the Author:

Dixon Long is a novelist and short story writer, as well as the author of the first edition of Markets of Paris (The Little Bookroom), and Markets of Provence. He has lived in Paris and Provence, and now lives in the Bay Area.

Marjorie R. Williams has been a fan of farmers' markets since childhood. She writes for numerous food and travel publications. She lived in Paris while researching and photographing Markets of Paris, 2nd ed. and resides in Boston, Massachusetts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little Bookroom
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1936941007
• ISBN 13: 9781936941001
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 304