I might not have picked this book up to read if I had not seen it advertised in a local bookstores newsletter for an event with the author. I found the concept interesting so decided to go. Therefore I HAD to read the book. I do like reading memoirs - but some can be a bit dry. I was totally not disappointed by this book!! It was a great read. I at first thought it would be boring to read about the business side of this venture, but the author has a great writing style and there is plenty of humor in this! As other reviewers have noted....seems much easier to be an employee vs employer in France. And I'm not sure I wouldn't have quit if it were me. But the author stuck to his dream, learned a lot, and evidently has quite the tourist destination in his diner! A very good read. Highly recommend it

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. (less)