LA FIDELITE
NYC has Lower East side, SF has the Tenderloin, London has Camden. For Paris, the gritty hip neighborhood is slowly but surely becoming the 10th arrondissement. And testament to that is the addition of LA FIDELITE Brasserie. In the small unassuming street by the same name, in the building previously... read more
LA PALANQUIN
For a quiet private family dinner. Presentation Described by many of the regulars as one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Paris, this small upscale place is where one can taste fresh traditional dishes on beautiful china, starch white tablecloths served by mature professional waitstaff & supervised... read more
LE JEMMAPES
A staple of Canal St Martin. Presentation It is a tiny place with just four or five barstools and three or four tables but that doesn’t matter, all action is outside along the banks of the canal. When the sun is out, this area is one of the key spots where Parisians gather and LE JEMAPES becomes... read more
HOTEL DU NORD
Dining on the set of Marcel Carné’ s legendary film noir. Presentation This restaurant epitomizes the cool intelligent chic of today’s Paris. To get there, one is better off riding a bicycle or walking to fully take in and appreciate the surrounding Canal St. Martin before passing through... read more
LA CREMERIE
A little place of gourmet wonders to enjoy directly or take away. Presentation It is difficult to bring oneself to use words like ‘wine shop’ or ‘delicatessen’ to describe a place such as this. Originally, a creamery dating back to the 1880′s, this tiny place is now... read more
EXPERIMENTAL COCKTAIL CLUB
Presentation They understand the true meaning of cocktail. France is known for its wines but when it comes to cocktails…yes, in a fine martini glass iced before use… yes, with proper ingredients properly shaken…yes, not watered down by one lone ice cube floating desperately to... read more
4 ELEMENTS BAR
Presentation Trendy democratic new bar with a lounge and a functioning fumoir. Yeah!!! The element-themed bar opened in Spring 2009 in Republique giving the neighborhood bobos a new place to party. Bartending wonders shouldn’t be expected here, but one can have just as much fun with a beer when... read more
MUSÉE COGNACQ-JAY
Presentation Step back in time and discover bourgeois life inside a 16th century mansion. This museum displays the private collection of art lovers Ernest Cognacq and Marie-Louise Jay, founders of La Samaritaine, one of the first departments stores of Paris. Here one can see great examples of 18th century... read more
YAKIJAPO MITSUKO
Established in 1968, this Japanese restaurant has been called ’the best in Paris’ by many of the regulars who frequent it. It is located on a small beautiful street that matches well its cosy and authentic interior. Two sushi chefs masterfully execute each order and if you are curious... read more
L’ALTERNATIVE
As the name suggests this is a great alternative to the big crowded and rowdy night establishments. The sound still competes, the decor is boudoir red, the music is electro, the crowd is happy and hip. A glass of champagne is 12 euros and a bottle is 200 and up. Its a place to dress up. 33 01 42 96... read more