A History of the Food of Paris

The history of Parisian food is covered in this captivating tour of the physical city and its culinary heritage from the time of its first inhabitants through today. The author takes a look at its markets, its eateries, its immigrant groups and their food, its drinks, its cookbooks, and the dishes and recipes that exemplify the city's offerings.

1.Material resources
2.From the Neanderthals to the Franks
3.From the Capetians to modern times: an overview
4.Selling food: markets, fairs, shops and supermarkets
5.Selling meals: before the restaurant
6.Selling meals: the restaurant
7.Selling meals: moving towards modernity
8.Foreign and immigrant food
9.Drink
10.In search of the Paris cookbook
11.Signature dishes
Epilogue: the endless feast