Category Archives: Authentic French

Catch It: Maison Harlem

The first time, my friend Amanda and I met in a creative writing class some years ago, we became fast friends, and so, when she telephoned one afternoon and said, “I have some good news, let’s get together for dinner—my … Continue reading

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Catch It: Macaron Café

Macaron Café is a nice little place at 625 Madison Avenue, New York, NY  10022.  The entrance is on 59th Street; the fragrance of sweet-smelling pink petals, surrounded by mouth-watering confectionery macarons, such as: dark chocolate, white chocolate, coconut, lemon, and … Continue reading

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CATCH IT: CHEZ LUCIENNE

Such was the day, July 27th at Chez Lucienne, the stunning sun, the wide blue sky—against the people bustling about 125th Street. Chez Lucienne is located at 308 Lenox Avenue, New York,  NY  10027.  My lunch meeting with Nadine Chevreux … Continue reading

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