# The Invention of Restaurants with Allison Zinder: How Paris Created Eating Out

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Podcast: [Fishwives of Paris](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fishwives-of-paris-7389524)
Published: 2026-05-26T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/realfishwives/episodes/why-french-restaurants-feel-so-different
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Have you ever sat down at a restaurant in France and realized the entire experience feels… different? The meal takes longer, the waiter seems oddly unbothered by your schedule, substitutions are met with distain, and somehow dinner starts feeling less like a transaction and more like a ritual. This week, Emily and Caroline have invited gastronomy guide and chef Allison Zinder to explain how the restaurant was really invented. They dive into the surprisingly dramatic history of French restaurants, from medieval taverns and restorative broths to Michelin stars and modern dining culture, to uncover why eating out in France still feels unlike anywhere else in the world. Watch full episodes in 4k on Youtube Follow us on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and join our Facebook group . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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