His brother won one "Faster Than Fast Food" challenge, and Ethan immediately left the country. Clearly this is the only reason

So excited for you Ethan! And excited to see the new vids... Making food videos WHILE slow traveling is a big time dream for my wife and I so it’s inspiring to see you hop in and give it a try. You really deserve all the success you’ve had so far and I’m sure your audience will follow along emphatically. Cheers man and best of luck.

4:02 - “other cities in *Paris* - ah, a true Parisian already 😂❤️

As a French person (living in Denmark right now) I'm really looking forward to your new content ! France is awesome when it comes to food, there's just SO MUCH to know and be inspired by.

French person here! You should DEFINITELY make videos about ingredients, like the salt you showed, you can talk about french culinary "patrimoine" because a lot of our ingredients come from specific regions and are made differently according to the region (especially cheeses, spices, drinks, etc), and also you can tap into the overseas territories/regions of France (the Caribbeans, Reunion, St Pierre et Miquelon near Canada, etc.) a lot of interesting stuff going on there ! Maybe on your second channel !

As someone who has lived abroad I STRONGLY suggest connecting with a local language tutor ASAP. Not just phone apps! And take weekly if not multiple lessons a week IN PERSON with a tutor you trust. Language absolutely unlocks a culture for you and especially in france as the attitude towards foreigners is not as inviting as other places in the world. Focus on pronunciation above all else (Strong accents are a huge barrier for local language speakers). The sooner you get over the embarrassment hurdle the better. If you find a good language tutor they are worth every penny. God speed. I know you are only there for three months but you could a great basis of the language in that time if you really jump in. Good luck.

You’re the first KZfaqr I’ve seen who appeared in the ad between his own videos. Kudos man, you’ve made it

I heard so many "umms" in this, which really makes me happy (isn't from a script, but you're sharing a bit of your heart that you really wanted to share, but didn't... script, hence the hesitations) You are so committed to this new experience and sharing that with us, that it makes me so happy and willing to watch future videos (not that I wasn't before, cause you have been a big part of my food paradigm shift) I look forward to these new videos.

Great opportunity to expand your culinary knowledge. You could turn this into a lifelong world travel experience. Love the idea of Japan & Poland. Best of luck to you and your brother for continued inspiration and growth!

Can we stop and appreciate that our dude moved to an entirely different continent without breaking his upload schedule!?

I was in Paris twenty years ago and I ate at an Algerian restaurant called Le Roi du Couscous. It changed me a lot. I was a very simple and basic American eater. I had family meal with them and it opened up my eyes to all kinds of new food. I still think of that meal 20 years later. The place is still open so I suggest you try it.

This is GREAT Ethan! I am super excited for this chapter in your life! Since you are in France, I am SUPER looking forward to a COLLAB with Alex Enjoy your stay in France!

Just realised that you cooking in France means using local groceries. This is excellent news being french, recognizing products and not having to find replacements is going to be a gamechanger !

Wasn't expecting this! I dream of moving elsewhere in the world, and it's inspiring to see you make a similar change!

Amazing! Welcome to Europe. if you ever make it to Hamburg, let me know!

I'm honestly pretty hyped for the upcoming videos. I feel like my understanding and ability to create dishes from Mexican cuisine grew significantly from watching all your videos. I'm really interested in seeing what you learn from French cuisine because then I get to learn it too :)

Would love to see a video on building your pantry up, in a new country, even grocery store videos, comparing prices, culture shocks etc. Can't wait to see more!

That came out of nowhere. Glad you're following your goals with gusto!

Excited to hear you want to come to Japan! The borders are still closed off to tourists but are slowly opening up. Happy to give you some recommendations for Tokyo if you need any!

Good for you! Not only will your cooking skill and palette develop, but I can't imagine how your experiences will shape you! I come from a very nomadic family, now relocating temporarily to Paris as well, while my family is European, growing up in Montreal has given me a sheltered view of the world. I can't wait for the series to unfold! Good luck :)

Man, using your success to live your best life and feed that success back into the channel for all of us to enjoy. You're living the dream man. Can't wait to see what you come up with in France.

Best of luck brother! Super jealous of your travels and really excited for you.

This is the kind of bold content the people crave. You and your bro are gonna have the experience of a lifetime, happy for you. Congrats!

So happy to see you trying something new and moving across the world! I’ve found your videos recently as I’m learning how to cook and they’re amazing! Love those poblano tacos :) You’re such a genuine guy and I can’t wait to watch your new videos!

Hey man, as a fellow American living in France, it is awesome to see you've moved here! It really is an incredibly beautiful country and the food culture here will delightfully surprise you in MANY ways. I can't wait to see how you develop as a home cook from it! If I can give you some advice as somebody who travels a lot and has spent a lot of time in France: 1) Parisians can seem very cold at times, especially if you don't speak French. Don't take it personally. Any attempt to learn and speak their language will warm them up to you a lot! 2) DO NOT SAY PRESERVATIVES IN FRENCH. Preservatives (English) = conservateurs (French). Préservatifs = condoms. Or do say it, you'll get some funny looks. These are called Fake Friends, or Faux Amis in language-- words that sound the same/similarly but have totally different meanings. 3) French has a sound (their letter 'u' by itself) that does not exist in English. Our 'oo' sound is closest to their 'ou'. If you try to speak French, this difference of 'ou' vs 'u' can make a huge difference in making yourself understood. Sometimes just mispronouncing this small sound will make a French person believe you're speaking gibberish. 4) Lastly, as another commenter mentioned- French people love their open air markets. Find your local market and figure out which day of the week it is open. Cheers man. I can't wait to see how your experience in France influences your channel. Best of luck et bon voyage!

Happy for you and your life adventure. Hopefully we'll get to see some collab's with you and Alex now too!

Good luck on your experiment Ethan!!! And, you DID inpired me to be a better cook and experiment the joy of creating something in the kitchen! Thanks ^^

This sounds like an awesome journey for the years to come, can't wait to see all the culinary adventures that you will have !

Sounds like you're going to have a great adventure! I lived in the south of France for 15 years - I moved here to be with my husband who is French/Italian. We're now living in Italy, and I'm having fun discovering all the food and adventures in Italy. I just wanted to remind you that France uses 220 v. instead of 110 v. (so you'll need an adapter). But don't be surprised if you find you have everything you need in your kitchen in Paris. I actually really miss French food, so I'll look forward to watching you discover and cook French dishes during your adventure!

Love this move for you and your bro. Excited to see Paris content and the next adventure!

This video is making me crave travel and feel nostalgic for my international move. I’m here for this content and am so excited to watch along with you in Paris. So happy for you!!

When you go to the grocery store, you’ll find 3 main types of crusts: - Pâté feuilletée (usually for king’s cake - galette des rois - and anything that needs to be a bit more fluffy) - Pâté brisée (usually for quiches and yellow fruit pies) - Pâte sablée (sweeter and usually for berry pies to balance the acidity)

Hey Ethan! I'm so excited for you to experience this. I've loved in Italy and Norway for 3 months each before and it was some of my fondest memories. You will probably face new challenges that are harder than what you've faced in the USA, but they will push you so much father as a person! Feel free to reach out if you get lonely. I wish you all the best!

In terms of sharing your favorite places: Through Google Maps you can create lists which then can be shared publicly. Super easy to use

I'm happy for you, Mr. Chlebowski. Have a great time. I hope you learn a ton. Thank you for sharing and teaching.

Please make a collab with Alex he's a great cook who always breaks down the food to it's very core and makes the best out of it

Recommendation: check out the French Cooking Academy website. In addition to great traditional French recipes, it provides some historical background to the dishes and why certain aspects are important to be considered authentic. By taking this on board you can make it clear where you decide to change from French cuisine to Ethan's cuisine and explain what you are aiming for.

I lived in both Japan and Poland, and I must say wow, beautiful countries. When you come to Poland please do visit Zakopane and the mountain valleys of Poland, a lot of culture and great filling food. Japan has amazing food markets, I recommend Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo area. Have not been to Hokkaido but heard it's a food heaven. I lived in Kobe bdw, it's very beautiful, I hope you can visit, and enjoy it as much as I did.

Going to Italy and France made a huge impact on my cooking. I can't wait to see what you come up with. I know a knife maker who has started spending time in France. I think it was good for him.

Hey Ethan, if you're going to make the Quiche episode, you should definitely look into traveling to the Lorraine region of France which is where the classic quiche Lorraine originated from! I hope you have a great time in France

Quick piece of advice (maybe you already know this), Paris has quite a large south east asian community (cause of the colonies and all that). You can find quite a lot of excellent vietnamese restaurants, but also a lot of ingredients. You can look for "Tang Freres", it's a chain of large asian grocery stores. Great stuff, ridiculously cheap, imported straight from Asia.

Bro you have without a doubt became my favorite food KZfaqr. I'm really excited for this journey thanks for inviting us to have it with you!

Absolutely adore your channel! I’ve learned an immense amount of tips and tricks from you and I love how organized and thoughtful you seem to be! Keep at it!!!

As a French fellow : very excited on how you'll adapt with the local groceries available (and being honest that'll make easier to find the good ingredients haha) . As already said in the comments - you really want to explore XIIIe which has most of the Asian community in Paris including the related food stores like Tang or Paris Store. Good luck on your adventure and bienvenue !

17:14 Sel de Guérande is AMAZING sea salt! I've been to the salt pans where they extract it from the water and there will be people on the side of the road selling it. It forms nice, large crystals and tastes better than average salt imo. We always get some when we go to Normandy. It's more of a finishing salt because it has its own unique flavour but it's also great to put into dishes.

Hi I am French and our quiches are made with puff pastry. Also, definitely learn to make your own puff pastry, it makes all the difference and it's only about 30 minutes of active work.

Looking forward to the new content, glad to see you staying content and happy with what you're doing and striving to do better. Good luck my friend!

Happy for your new adventure Ethan! Hope you nothing but growth and good health!

This really shows you are invested in your content and serious about diversifying. Super big respect from me! Can't wait to see what you come up with. Maybe you can meet up with Alex the French Guy!

As a business move, this is brilliant. As a life move? Epic! 😃 to excited to follow your journey!

Good for you! So exciting. I lived in France when I was younger and it is such an amazing place to live, cook and eat. Can't wait to watch you discover what it has to offer.

I’m stoked you’re doing this and I hope you keep up on your travels bc I know whatever you post will taste good!

Hey Ethan, excited for the upcoming videos! You ever think about staying a few months in the motherland and learning more Polish cuisine?

Hey, i really appreciate how doable and thorough a lot of your recipes are, I’ve always wanted to learn cooking but upon watching people like Joshua Wiseman i was always like “that’s cool but i’ll never do that” and fell into a fast food rabbit hole. That’s when i found this channel which felt much more grounded and realistic and finally thought “i can do that” (to your burrito video haha) and i’ve been cooking most of my meals since, now when i look at uber eats i say “i can do that better.” So Thank you! and i hope you keep up more doable ‘avg person’ recipes alongside your own unique lens and concepts!

This is so great, Ethan!! Wow, Paris. I’m so excited to see these upcoming videos. You’ve got a food journalist edge going on. And to think, you will probably hit your 1 million subscribers right there in France.

What a cool thing - way to jump in on this Ethan, I love it and I'm totally jealous. Looking forward to seeing your new content from France!

Hey Ethan, I'm so glad (and jealous) that you're able to do this. As a fellow food youtuber, I look up to your success and get inspired with every video you upload. If you happen to come around Madrid (Spain), I would love to show you around 😊 Best of wishes!!

Awesome stuff. There are so many different things in Europe to learn. I love the Eastern European cuisine too. Just the different concept of the "same foods" but totally different. For instance, yogurt is an awesome drink but also a side dish to many dishes. It does not taste or look like the yogurt we have in any North American stores or restaurants. I'm awaiting your take on Burek and Cevapi as well! I love the different bakeries and dishes from country to country.

Super stoked for you and your international adventures! I love the idea of embedding yourself in the culture for months. I’m sure you could leverage your platform to connect with the best of the best chefs, creators and figures in the food world too if you want. What an amazing opportunity to learn and hone your skills. Stoked to be along for the ride!

I started watching your videos around the time as your Mexico trip and I loved all of your videos of you down there. Super excited to see what's next for you, man!

Okay Ethan i followed you since the first 50k-ish. I just like your vibe, you are cool and authentic, your recipes are super and now I have the chance to randomly meet you in Paris?!?!?! Thats amazing, i am happy for you. Hope i meet you in some coffee mate.

I have lived in many cities in Europe and from my experience Paris is a rough experience for non-French speakers let alone for americans. Don't want to badmouth it, just point out when you digest the experience at some point in time. Europe is a great continent with many beautiful cities and warm-hearted and open minded people. I wish you the best, hope you have a great time there.

Ethan, All the best with your endeavors in France. Sounds like exciting videos/ experiences are ahead. Cheers from South-Africa 🇿🇦

Thanks for sharing this experience with us 😊 🙏 You convinced me at quiche! Hope you will bring us the very best.

Your videos are always PREMIUM. Amazes me the lengths you go for them. Might get my hopes up for a collab with frenchguycookings Alex.

Such an incredible and privileged opportunity to do this kind of slow travel. Really excited to see what ideas crop up as a result! Boy do I wish I could do this as well some day.

Love this!!! SO excited to see your upcoming videos. Safe travels

Go for it Ethan. Looking forward to the new content. You and I are going to learn much.

I'd like to see a comparison on the food quality. I saw a viewer from Paris talking about local markets and that they would not buy meat or produce in a supermarket, which is the most common place to get staples in the US. I think our factory farms rush everything too much and would like to see if you can tell a difference in taste, how long things last and how fresh it is.

You definitely need to go to Spain while in Europe, it’s going to blow your mind. Seeking new things should always be the way to go, cheers to you and the content you make.

Good luck, Ethan! I will be watching !

You got a lot of inspiration from your time in Mexico. I look forward to what you can introduce us to from your time in France.

Hi Ethan, welcome to Europe! You chose a lovely city! I think you can find a lot of stuff to make videos about in France, but if you're up for it, a trainride to Antwerp/Ghent, Rotterdam/Amsterdam is just half a day away. Lot of similarities, but also totally different cuisines to learn about!

Just want to mention that getting a visa to enter Japan is going to be really difficult at the moment because there are strict border policies on new entries in place at the moment. It's gradually opening up again but I think at the moment it's still no tourist visas.

So happy for you!! Paris is a beautiful city. Very much looking forward to the content you create there.

I might’ve started watching your channel before you got 100k subs, maybe 200k to be safe. Watching you get close to 1m and moving on to these huge projects/experiences is awesome. Can’t wait to follow your adventures!

I’m so happy for you!!!!

Oh wow! Congratulations and goodluck for your future endeavors.

You’re such a curious person, I think this will be a great adventure for you and one that we’ll enjoy joining you on!

You def inspire me to uplevel my cooking. I've always had a passion for cooking but you help me to better understand and experiment with new things

you’re authentic Ethan - that’s a key strength of yours .

As a cook who moved from America to Europe (UK for me), you're in for a treat. The experience is indescribeable. I'd be happy to show you around London if you decide to make the trip, I know a lot of good little hidden gems in there, as well as semi-rural UK where I live.

Looking forward to exploring French cuisine with you Ethan!

love that you're jumping into this man. take this opportunity and run with it. its gonna be great

Ethan's channel has come so far. I remember back in the day when he was making videos in his parents' house. Now my man is travelling the world and exploring new and interesting ways to make content. Can't wait to watch what you produce.

Well, welcome to France Ethan! You inspired me a great deal in home cooking and I'm pretty happy to learn you're visiting us :D Paris is not all beautiful I warn you, but we too are a country with a blend of traditionnal and multi-cultural cooking. Plus there is a ton of specialist cook from all the country in Paris, so I truly hope you'll find new treasures in your homecook journey :) I would like to react to your video on few points :D - Yes Paris is damn expensive compared to the rest of the country - Don't worry people are quite accepting of american english, just most of peoples don't have the bases of the language sadly haha - Kosher Salt is basically what we call "Gros Sel" in France if it can help you, the Guérande Salt you took is a good choice! But be carefull using it, it has a high salt power Friendly Frenchy Advice: -Each region have his own specialty, if you can travel in the country (easy from Paris) feel free to discover some crazy new stuff, and come by Bordeaux sometime

Safe travels! I hope it's a fulfilling experience for you.

I am very excited to see the new content, especially learning some French foods.

If you ever come to Japan please let me know! I am intending on starting a food blog for Japan this year and I can speak Japanese and show you some nice unknown places, especially in the Osaka, Kansai and Nagoya area. Lived here 9 years.

I found you through your Mexican experience videos. And your enjoyment and open minded approach was tangible. So, doing this 90 days in other countries is a good way to reinvigorate not only professionally but personally too. Travel is enriching. But I suspect you'll have to come back to France because not going to Marseille is a big miss.

Have fun and can't wait!

Been to Paris twice and loved it. Loved the bread and coffee. Couldn’t get enough. And cold meats and cheese! Also the wines and beer etc. Christmas markets were awesome! Been living in Japan 8 years now and initially it was so great being able to eat completely new foods but I really started craving western food that my mother would cook etc. I myself didn’t cook at the time and I never realized how fun (and easy) it would be to cook my own delicious western food. But over the past 4 years I’ve learned to cook and am obsessed. I only found your channel recently but have learned so much from it! Thank you! Good luck in Paris! Looking forward to future content!!

I lived in Paris for 5 years in one of the most expensive areas, about 10 years ago. Am surprised by the food prices you mentioned (they seem to be on the very high side). It might be worthwhile doing a video with a local who can show you where Parisians typically buy food, and definitely consider including at least one food market and a boulangerie. Another idea is to look into “cuisine du Sud-Ouest” so delish!

The crust you're searching for the quiche is "pate feuilleté" / puff pastry in english. It's folded several times, to give this thin / crunchy texture. It's easy to find in the fresh section in any french supermarket

Just started watching and im hooked on learning more from you!

Been watching from very early on, and if its anything like the other trips youve made, im sure it will make you and your content even better! Stay safe.

That quiche crust you're looking for is "pâte feuilletée" or puff pastry, and it's usually the original recipe "Quiche lorraine", from the Lorraine region in the east of France (my grandmother makes the best ones there)

I would be interested in seeing adaptations of some of your US recipes for a European audience. I've lived in a country that borders on France for years. Because butter fat is higher and flour is not ground to the same consistency as in the US, I have still never been able to make a (good) US-style pie crust.

Love this for you!! best of luck!

Congrats, man! This is so exciting to hear. Wishing you all the best, and have an amazing croissant for me!