10 Foods Invented in Paris

10 Foods Invented in Paris

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Paris is the food capital of the world — but how many iconic French dishes were actually invented there? We investigate the surprising, disputed, and sometimes accidental origins of 10 classic Parisian foods. From the croissant's Austrian roots to a recipe created by a Post-Impressionist painter to a labor law that shaped the baguette. Nothing is what it seems.

Dish Decoded breaks down the real history behind the food Paris made famous.