In defence of David Lebovitz, I think he attracts some followers because of how he curates his experiences.
https://www.davidlebovitz.com/category/paris/
He is also in frequent correspondence, through posts on his blogs with other bloggers with big followings, such as Smitten Kitchen. They generate traffic to their respective sites when the link to one another’s recipes and posts.
I think the layout of David’s site and IG posts, much like Clothilde’s Chocolate and Zucchini back when it was more popular, appeal to North Americans.
David’s recipes and cooking/baking tips are excellent, so he has a following that includes a more general audience, than people following h for his Paris and French food tips.
I didn’t pay much attention to him until I made his cassis jam in 2015. His recipes are very good.
As a Canadian, the only reason I knew about Talbott’s tips was because I was an active Chowhound who researched restaurants before travelling.
I haven’t used any of David Lebovitz’s restaurant or bakery tips, and use his site more as a resource for recipes.
