Pastis is as synonymous with French Riviera living as petanque and sun bathing. Traditionally served over ice with a small jug of water, pastis is not only this region's favourite drink, it is the national drink of France. But did you ever consider replacing wine with pastis during a meal? The idea was introduced to The Riviera Times during a special lunch at JAN in Nice last month, and the result was quite surprising!Read more

For the 10th consecutive year, the Italian CCI (Chamber of Commerce and Industry) will take over the Promenade des Anglais to hold an Italian gastronomy show in Nice. This year, L'Italie à Table will celebrate Nice and Italy's shared roots, when it comes to cuisine, from 29th May to 1st June.Read more

The new season begins with a new chef at Terre Blanche. Yannick Franques has already earned himself two Michelin stars, a dream come true for any pioneering chef. So what exactly does that mean for this 5-star hotel, its 70-strong kitchen team and the four restaurants that reside in the luxury resort? Yannick revealed all for The Riviera Times.Read more

The fine dining Candille restaurant sits proudly in an 18th century villa, where once the great Napoléon Bonaparte was welcomed. Serge Gouloumès is a renowned Michelin star chef, who blends his love of spice with fresh market produce to create art on a plate. Yet in this elegant, five star dining room, high above the picturesque village of Mougins, it is accepted … no, it is encouraged … to lap up the last remaining morsel of sauce on the plate with your finger and exclaim "Wow".Read more