Let Them Eat Pancakes: One Man's Personal Revolution in the City of Light

This is Craig's second book. I loved his first, and I enjoyed this one even more. Craig owns several American breakfast diners in Paris and has a humorous, whimsical view of life in that magical city. I'm partial to Paris as I got engaged on top of the Eiffel Tower in 2017, hense the photo that accompanies this review. Craig tells hilarious stories about trying to run a successful restaurant in the anti-business country of France, all the while living in that magical, romantic city that he adores. He also shares more of his own quirky past in America, especially his life with his father, "Fast Eddie", which is interesting as well. Craig's a great writer, and his talent comes across clearly throughout the pages. I can't wait for his next edition!

I loved Craig's second book as much as his first book. He has certainly made a wonderful life for himself, especially in light of how his life started out. It was pretty rough. I enjoyed reading an update of his life and how he has made a success out of the diner/daîneur!He's a very likeable guy and the next time I go to Paris I am going to stand in that damn line and get breakfast! And if Craig sees this, for what it's worth, while I am familar with their name, I don't know the music of Supertramp (not my style I guess) and therefore never heard the name of their song either!

This return trip was enjoyable. It isn't as good as the first book. It covers some familiar ground in French bureaucracy and quirks. But it does have some really fascinating vignettes, like the pigeon man and other stories coming from running an American restaurant in France. I would recommend it for anyone who read the first book, and if you haven't read the first book, I would not start with this one.There is also no reason for a book three.

This is a personal memoir of the author's struggles to establish and run an American style diner in Paris. Learn lots about the French bureaucracy and the difference between the french and American attitudes toward food and dining out. There are lots of interesting anecdotes concerning personal interactions between the author and his employees, neighbors and customers. The writing style is very accessible if not artful, but it's a fun, quick read.

We loved this book of Craig's - when reading it we feel as if we are right with him and he is 'talking' to us.Thank you Craig for your humor and honesty--we miss being in Paris but obviously can't come right now.Every chapter brought something new - not just humor but reality.Much love to Craig and Julien.Katie

Not exactly a page turner, it was still fun to read about an American from the wrong side of the tracks, and of how he made good with his restaurant in Paris. He has two restaurants that he and his partner run. The ever changing staff, and the wildly assorted customers make for good light reading.

These books have taken my mind off politics/elections in the US, made me miss travel/Paris, and made me miss diners. But in a good way.

An enjoyable trip to France. It was interesting to read about the laws that protect workers, unbelievable. Craig's experiences were interesting and thoughtfully presented. A good way to learn how the French live, eat and enjoy life.

I loved it ! It's the perfect holiday gift, especially for those who miss being able to travel to France 🇫🇷Let them eat pancakes transport you there.