Dreaming of Paris? Let Ina Garten fulfill your desires. We love following her tips on the Food Network, so why would we not love following her in France? Barefoot Contessa took a trip to the City of Lights and she’s sharing every sweet and savory detail with us on Instagram. Get ready to take notes. We’re taking a walk in her virtual shoes to see her favorite spots.
Her virtual tour started on May 9 with a picture of her husband Jeffrey and the caption, “OMG back in Paris after 2 1/2 years in a rabbit hole! Granted, it wasn’t a terrible rabbit hole but when you can’t safely leave home, anywhere starts to feel a little claustrophobic. It’s so good to be here and everyone is so happy! First stop, a glass of rosé and some chips at Café de Flores. For the next two weeks, I’ll take you to some of my favorite places. Stay tuned.”
Editor’s Note: Ina and her husband’s pick, Cafe de Flore (not Flores — probably an excited typo or autocorrect!) made our picks for 9 Best Cafes To Experience In Paris. See the rest here.
Since she loves sharing food, recipes, and flowers on her account, it’s fitting that her first stop was Adriane M Fleuriste, a charming flower shop. “First stop in Paris always has to be @adrianemfleuristeparis because Paris isn’t Paris without a gorgeous bouquet of flowers.”
What would a trip to Paris be without a little indulgence at a bakery? Ina next shared a photo of some delicious-looking treats at Poilane, a “contemporary by tradition” bakery established in 1932. “When Jeffrey and I came to Paris in 1971, we stayed in a small orange tent on the outskirts of Paris (we couldn’t afford a hotel room!) but the bakery @poilane was on my list of things to see (how did I even know about it??). Now my favorite bakery is a block from our apartment and I go there all the time. If someone had told me then how things would turn out, I simply wouldn’t have believed it. Frankly, there are still moments when I don’t believe it! ????”
Editor’s Note: Obviously, Ina has great taste. Poilane made our list of 7 Best Bakeries In Paris According To A Former Baker.
You certainly can’t get the real taste of Paris without cheese, right? Ina shared five photos that will certainly make your mouth water. “Too much cheese; too little time! The renowned cheese shop Barthélémy is my favorite cheese shop in the world and it’s right around the corner! ??????”
We’re not exactly sure where she is for déjeuner on May 13, but she captioned the photo of coffee and bread with “Breakfast of Champions” and we’d have to agree. This was followed by “Lunch of Champions” of a salad with warm goat cheese and frites at Cafe Varenne. We’d agree with that caption, too.
If anyone can find the most exquisite local grocery store, it’s Barefoot Contessa. She posted photos of pastries, gorgeous tomatoes, and tomato tarts from La Grande Épicerie de Paris. “@lagrandeepicerie is the best specialty food store in the world! It’s a full city block on the 7th and it has every imaginable wine and food you could want. And it’s my local ‘grocery store!’ Tomato tarts for lunch! ????”
Editor’s Note: Want more on La Grande Épicerie? It made this Paris local’s list of My 9 Favorite Places In Paris To Go Shopping and another local’s guide to The Best Things To Do In Saint Germain Today.
Ina’s second week in Paris started with more gorgeous fresh flowers. You can almost smell the roses through the photos. “Week two – time for fresh flowers but there are so many choices @adriennemflowers !! But my philosophy here is the same as at home – simpler is better. ????”
If you want to get an idea of where Ina roams when she’s in Paris, her post on May 17th shows two of her favorite streets: le Cherche Midi and rue de I’Université.
More pastries were on the menu, but we’re not exactly sure where. She said it was a little far, but worth the trip, and it certainly looks like it. The raspberries are gorgeous!
Then on May 19, dinner at Twenty-Two Club Paris. It has 22 seats at a communal table overlooking the gardens of Palais Royal. There is a tasting menu and wine pairings by Verjus Paris.
“Thank you Braden & Laura Perkins for a magical dinner at your @twentytwoclubparis dinner club!! The setting in the Palais Royal is stunning, the dinner Braden prepared was beyond delicious, and we will remember the evening forever. #hotsmokedtroutsalad . The view from your window is so beautiful and, literally, timeless. @verjusparis @ellsworth.paris.”
It was a little bit of everything on May 20 at Maison Verot. Here, you can stock up on all kinds of delicious treats from pastries to sausages to deli salads. It’s been making some of Paris’s best charcuterie since 1930 and won awards for it. “I love the charcuterie @maison_verot from the crème brûlée to house made pâtés, salamis, and … snails?? All delicious!”
Ina wrapped up her trip with a selfie. “Au revoir Paris! It sure was fun!! ????” It was, Ina! Thanks for taking us along!
Ina Garten’s Stops In Paris:
- Cafe de Flore
- Adriane M Fleuriste
- Poilane
- Barthélémy
- Cafe Varenne
- La Grande Épicerie
- le Cherche Midi
- rue de I’Université
- Twenty-Two Club Paris
- Palais Royal
- Maison Verot
FAQs
Along with lots of French celebrities, Café de Flore has attracted plenty of well-known Americans: Truman Capote, James Baldwin, and yes, even Ina Garten have graced the cafe's legendary terrace. She loves it so much, in fact, that Garten named Café de Flore as one of her favorite restaurants in the world.
Does Ina Garten own a place in Paris? ›
Ina Garten and her husband Jeffrey Garten are celebrating New Year's Eve in style! The Food Network star, 75, and her husband Jeffrey Garten rang in 2024 while in Paris, where they own an apartment.
What country does Ina like to visit? ›
If you've always wanted to plan a Parisian getaway, but were never quite sure where to start, Ina Garten is here to be your personal tour guide. Garten vacationed there with her husband Jeffrey in 2022, and took to Instagram to share all of her favorite spots in France's capital city.
How did Ina Garten get rich? ›
Garten first became wealthy thanks to real estate. Before becoming famous, she purchased, renovated and flipped old homes, which gave her the funds to buy her original Barefoot Contessa shop.
What dinner food is Paris known for? ›
10 Best Local Dishes from Paris
- Steak frites at Relais de l'Entrecôte. Paris's well-loved steak and fries. ...
- French onion soup at Au Pied de Cochon. ...
- See also. ...
- Sliced cold cuts at Le Rubis wine bar. ...
- Sandwich jambon-beurre at Petit Vendôme. ...
- Paris Brest at Stohrer. ...
- Croissant at Du Pain et des Idées. ...
- Steak tartare at Severo.
Celebs like Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Gigi Hadid frequent the Parisian restaurant Ferdi. Over the years, the hole-in-the-wall eatery in Paris has become famous for its $17 cheeseburger.
Does Ina Garten own any restaurants? ›
Her fame may be relatively quiet — she doesn't have a line of cookware, there isn't a namesake restaurant — but make no mistake: Ina Garten is a powerhouse celeb chef. Fans know her story well: From a White House budget analyst to specialty food-store owner, her path to stardom has been slow and steady.
Did Ina and Jeffrey get divorced? ›
Ina and Jeffrey Garten have been married for over 50 years, having tied the knot in 1968. Throughout their marriage, the couple have lived in many places together including Paris, Washington, D.C., Manhattan and East Hampton, New York.
What ethnicity is Ina Garten? ›
Born Ina Rosenberg to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York City and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, Garten was one of two children born to Charles H. Rosenberg, a surgeon specializing in otolaryngology, and his wife, Florence (née Rich), a dietitian.
Where is Ina Garten now? ›
For years now, the couple has made their home base the Hamptons, where Ina Garten has continued writing her bestselling cookbooks while her husband, the former dean of the Yale School of Management, travels a few days each week to teach classes at the school.
“But, he wanted me to be happy, and it was okay with him.” As a working woman in the '70s, Ina's choice to not have kids “wasn't a struggle at all,” she said. “I had no interest in having children. None.
What did Ina Garten do before cooking? ›
Like her predecessor Julia Child, Ina started out as a civil servant. She analyzed nuclear policy for the Ford and Carter administrations. But even before that, she showed classic signs of late blooming. Ina dropped out of college to marry her high school sweetheart, Jeffrey, who'd been drafted into the Vietnam War.
What is Ina Garten's favorite meal? ›
The one meal Ina simply couldn't live without is roast chicken. She even cites it as one of the reasons her husband, Jeffrey, proposed marriage in 1968.
Is Ina Garten religious? ›
Garten is Jewish by birth and heritage, as is her husband, but rarely refers to her religion and ethnicity, though they are showcased through the inclusion of classic Jewish cooking in her television show and cookbooks, when she makes such dishes as rugelach, challah, and brisket.
How much is Ina Garten's husband worth? ›
Ina husband, Jeffrey, is also a financial powerhouse. According to Celebritynetworth.com, Jeffrey is worth $100 million, mostly thanks to his former jobs as managing director of Lehman Brothers and Blackstone Group.
Where do celebrities go for dinner in Paris? ›
Le Fouquet's
But we can not reduce the restaurant to this event! Opened in 1899, Fouquet's has been welcoming celebrities for more than a century. Since 1979, the gala dinner of the César prize, the most important of the French cinema, takes place here.
What is the restaurant for Emily in Paris? ›
Terra Nera
One of the Emily In Paris filming locations that attracted throngs of fans is the restaurant where Gabriel works at it. Though known as Les Deux Compères in the series, in reality, the restaurant is a charming little Italian bistro named Terra Nera.
What restaurant did Modern Family go to in Paris? ›
The restaurant at the end is L'Oiseau Blanc, located on Avenue Kléber.
What is Blair's Favourite restaurant in Paris? ›
Across the street from Chez Julien, is Café Louis Philippe! This becomes a favourite spot for Blair and Serena. The opening of S04E02, Double Identity, shows the two discussing dating over a Parisian lunch. Café Louis Philippe is around the corner from the famous street: rue des Barres.
