Radis [ˈrædɪʃ] English translation: Radish Aaahhh….April in Paris! With April comes the freshest of fresh, French breakfast radishes. They have an elongated shape and mild flavor, differing from the round, hot cherry radish found in most American grocery stores. Some enjoy them with butter and salt, but I prefer to serve them au naturel as […]
Qu’il neige! English translation: Let it snow! Happy Holidays everyone! Peace. À bientôt! G-
l’automne [ˈôtəm] English translation: Autumn The elusive, French dry erase artist, Amant, has struck again! He spent the first two weeks of September at my chateau, Chez G in Provence, and brings you a colorful sketch of the approach drive to our very beautiful and unique vacation destination. More of Amant’s dry erase sketches coming soon– […]
Abeille [a.bɛj] English translation: Bee I know I have said fear is useless, I even wrote a book about it…but if I see a bee I panic. I am going to close my eyes now and enjoy a brief nap before preparing for tonight’s dinner guests at Bistro G. G-
amant [amɑ̃] English translation: Lover The elusive, French dry erase artist, Amant, has struck again! His creative mind brings you a whimsical sketch of my summer retreat for outdoor fun and relaxation— Camp G. More of Amant’s dry erase sketches coming soon– À bientôt! G-
There is never a dull moment in Chef Grenouille’s life. This is the dance floor at Bistro G, one of four Chez Gren International restaurants in France. A glass vile around the neck of this Yul Brynner ice sculpture is the hiding place for a hair coloring solution that will change the world. But the […]
Our clients appreciate the enhanced dining experience at Chez G International restaurants where cellphones are checked at the door without exception. G-
Félicitations à Monsieur Macron et France!Félicitations [fi-li-sə-tā-shən]G- et ses amis au Auberge G quelque part dans le sud de la France.English translation: CongratulationsCongratulations Mr. Macron and France! G- and my friends at Auberge G somewhere in the south of France.Watch the NY Times VideoFrench Election: The Moment Macron WonBy VICTOR AGULHON, ELIAN PELTIER, CHLOÉ ROCHEREUIL and GUGLIELMO MATTIOLI
débat [dé·bat] English translation: Debate The elusive, French dry erase artist and creative genius, Amant, has struck again! Amant was brought in to document the live televised debate, sometimes referred to as a sparring-match, between the presidential candidates Le Pen and Macron as they faced each other across a table. As you can see, that is me in the foreground moderating the lively, […]
The following is an excerpt from my first book, But, what if it doesn’t rain? This is a conversation between my maitre d, Pierre and the famous restaurant critic, Mimi LaRue as shown in the ilustration above. “Pierre, please, I’d like to see Chef Grenouille, I hope he is able.” Grenouille, for a moment, thought […]