Olivier Magny is a young man with a unique voice, genuine passion, and a wonderful sense of humor. His distinctive approach to wine, which French journalists have dubbed "The Jamie Oliver of Wine," has transformed his company, O Chateau, into France's number one wine tasting school and wine bar. Beyond his success as an internationally bestselling author and award-winning sommelier, he is also a sought-after guest speaker for prestigious universities.
A wine connoisseur, teacher and Parisian explains how to fit in and be truly cool in the City of Lights including walking with a folded copy of the newspaper Le Monde under your arm and always ordering a San Pellegrino. Original. 40,000 first printing.
With Stuff Parisians Like , Olivier Magny shared his hilarious insights into the fervently held opinions of his fellow Parisians. Now he moves beyond the City of Light to skewer the many idiosyncrasies that make modern France so very unique.In France, the simple act of eating bread is an exercise in creative problem solving and attempting to spell requires a degree of masochism. But that’s just how the French like it—and in WTF , Olivier Magny reveals the France only the French know. From the latest trends in baby names, to the religiously observed division of church and state, prepare yourself for an insider's look at French culture that is surprising, insightful, and chock full of bons mots.INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS