Anisette Brasserie

Dining Culture

Sip Before You Sup: How the French Aperitif Is Quietly Transforming the American Dinner Table

Long before the entrée arrives, the French have already begun their meal — with a glass in hand and conversation in full bloom. The aperitif, a centuries-old European ritual, is finding devoted new followers across American dining rooms and dinner parties, and for very good reason.

Jul 11, 2026

Cooking Techniques

Five Cornerstones of French Brasserie Cooking — And How to Bring Them Home

French brasserie cuisine has long been regarded as the domain of formally trained chefs working in professional kitchens. In truth, the foundational techniques behind these beloved dishes are entirely within reach for the dedicated American home cook — provided one knows where to begin.

Jul 11, 2026

Food & Culture

The New Brasserie: How Paris Is Rewriting Its Own Rules — And What American Diners Should Make of It

The grand Parisian brasserie — that gilded institution of zinc bars, banquette seating, and impeccable sole meunière — is undergoing a quiet but consequential transformation. As some of France's most storied dining establishments reconsider their menus and identities, the implications extend well beyond Paris, reaching American restaurants and diners who have long looked to France for their culinary compass.

Jul 11, 2026