Depends, of course, on where the question is coming from. England traditionally emphasised cheap food for the masses, France fair returns for the farmer. Both have had to adjust to the reality of the finances of the EU. read more
French cooking is VERY labor intensive, complicated, and it uses expensive ingredients. For instance, a spice like saffron is used frequently and it's OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive (we're talking $100's per pound). read more
Le French Diner is a small bistro on the Lower East Side, and from the moment we discovered it, we simultaneously wanted to tell everyone about it and to also keep it to ourselves. In all respects, Le French Diner is a hidden gem. read more