Pancakes in Paris : Living the American Dream in France

"The heartwarming story of how one hungry American with a hankering for pancakes founded the first American-style diner in Paris"--;The French connection: How i ended up in France -- Paris and Rouen: A movable feast -- The crazy dream -- the business plan and the best kind of R & D -- Merci to the mouse -- Show me the, money! -- BIA VF (version francaise) -- Show me (more) money! -- My diner with André -- Locaton numéro deux -- Countdown to opening day -- Open for business; closed for war -- French fries or freedom fries -- French labor pains -- Life begins at Quarante (forty) -- Vive l'amour -- BIA #2 and beyond -- Midnight espresso -- The Peter princple -- Attack of the contrôleurs -- part deux -- Paris syndrome -- The big chill -- Ir IS a wonderful life. Now a New York Times Bestseller Paris was practically perfect... Craig Carlson was the last person anyone would expect to open an American diner in Paris. He came from humble beginnings in a working-class town in Connecticut, had never worked in a restaurant, and didn't know anything about starting a brand-new business. But from his first visit to Paris, Craig knew he had found the city of his dreams, although one thing was still missing-the good ol' American breakfast he loved so much. Pancakes in Paris is the story of Craig tackling the impossible-from raising the money to fund his dream to tracking down international suppliers for "exotic" American ingredients... and even finding love along the way. His diner, Breakfast In America, is now a renowned tourist destination, and the story of how it came to be is just as delicious and satisfying as the classic breakfast that tops its menu.