What happens when an acclaimed American pastry chef trades his successful career for three suitcases and a dream apartment in Paris's Bastille neighborhood? Through witty observations and misadventures, Lebovitz explores what it really means to live in Paris beyond the romanticized fantasy. Interwoven with more than 50 recipes ranging from savory to sweet, this memoir asks: What do we sacrifice and gain when we pursue our dreams abroad? How does a city transform us, and when do we finally become part of it? Perfect for Francophiles, food lovers and anyone who's ever dreamed of reinventing their life in a foreign city.