| Hi all, Paris holds a special place in the hearts and minds of travelers. The sights, the food, the wine, the fashion, the overall day-to-day feel -- seemingly everything about the City of Lights inspires thoughts of a romantic excursion. Yet as anyone who travels knows, it's near impossible for the most talked about destinations to live up to the hype. This can lead to what's been named "Paris Syndrome," a type of culture shock that happens when a city fails to live up to a person's expectations so drastically that it causes travelers to seek therapy. Paris Syndrome was first described by the French psychiatric journal Nervure in 2004. It's admittedly an extreme manifestation of disappointment the vast majority of people will never fully understand. Being disillusioned, however, is something anyone can feel, even in Paris. Thankfully, Matador's assistant food and drink editor Elisabeth Sherman has a simple solution: ditch the itinerary and sit in a cafe. A slowly served coffee (and perhaps a glass or two of rosé) can refresh your perspective and make you fall in love with Paris all over again. Elsewhere in the world, Oktoberfests are in full swing. Writer Christopher Osburn takes us to Hallertau, the largest hop growing region in Germany, for a taste of the beer culture there. Maria Iotova reports on the classic street food of Athens (Greek yogurt does not make the list because, well, it's not technically a thing in Greece). Finally, it's near harvest time for wineries around the world, and producers in upstate New York's Finger Lakes region have a plan to deal with climate change in a sustainable manner. Take some time to dig into some food stories for Wednesday and all Wednesdays moving forward in Matador's new weekly food email. Enjoy the rest of your week and eat all the eats, Nickolaus Hines, food and drink editor | 
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