POV: you're here because you just binge-watched Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' and have become a francophile. You're not alone. After watching the whole season of Darren Starr's latest hit, I found myself reminiscing about the one time I visited France with my boyfriend, which happens to be exactly one year ago today. Drew joins me for this episode, and together we share our favorite moments from our trip to Marseilles and Paris. With only 24 hours to see the big city, and a strict diet looming overhead, could we actually enjoy ourselves? The answer is a resounding 'oui.'

What's in this episode:

• What makes the city of Marseilles so special
• Marseilles is the gateway to the Mediterranean
• The first food I ate in France, was on a train
• Croque Monsieur translates to "Crunchy Sir"
• You have to visit 'Le Panier' region of Marseilles
• Bouillabaisse is the famous fish stew that originated in Marseilles
• The ceremony that accompanies eating Bouillabaisse
• The adorable part of Paris you must visit? Montparnasse
• Montparnasse is the Crepe capital of the world
• The best meal we had in Paris was in fact a crepe
• Crepes are traditionally served with cider
• Savory or sweet: which crepes are better
• The gourmet foods of France that we didn't get to try
• Our travel hack for visiting new cities: bike sharing
• The French stereotypes we found to be true, and which ones we debunked
• The French expression that will win your favor in Marseilles

Links from the show:

• Drew on Instagram: @Drewpbaldwin
• Dear Food on Instagram @DearFoodPodcast
• Dear Food on YouTube

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