Category Archives: Restaurants/Cafés
El cartel ocho – Mezcaleria in the Marais
Cartel Ocho, the Mezcaleria that looks like any other in Mexico City, is a non pretentious fun bar in the Marais near the Pompidou center. It’s held by two Mexican girls who are happy to share their knowledge about Mezcal … Continue reading
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INARO- cool wine bar
Inaro= to cultivate (good things). This NEW wine bar has a beautiful, simple and modern decoration with two owners that take the time to thoroughly and proudly explain all their choices in wine lists and food selections. The wine selection … Continue reading
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American Kitchen
Yesterday, I was having one of those bad days and while I was out to drink a few brew-skies, instead I found solace in a good ol’ vanilla milkshake at American Kitchen. This new American diner is behind the hotel … Continue reading
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I piccoli cugini
Great news! This pizzeria is very good, especially the pizze bianche, it has a little terrasse that’s quite enjoyable, it’s only a 3 minute walk from the hotel AND it’s open every day!!!! This place is the little cousin of … Continue reading
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L’Office- Resto 9ème
A twenty minute walk from the hotel is the wonderful restaurant, L’Office, in the 9th. The head chef is a New Yorker, Kevin O’Donnell and the patrons are mixed with fellow Americans and local neighborhood Parisians. The decor is very … Continue reading
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Safety in numbers
The 104 is one of the newest, most interesting and less known art spaces in Paris. Its name comes from the address where it’s located, the 104 rue d’Aubervilliers, 75019. And even though it’s an old tanatorium, it’s really alive … Continue reading
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SEPTIME, delicious restaurant
This restaurant has opened up within the last year and is truly a must try in the 11th. A pre-fixe 5 course ‘mystery’ menu at 55 euros is offered in this rustic and romantic, candle-lit ambiance. The staff is very … Continue reading
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L’Intention
Located in the very heart of historical Marais, steps away from Musee Picasso, this brand new restaurant is a true gem : chef Cédric Barbarat, trained at the Plaza Athénée, excels in a “neobistrot” seasonal cuisine at very reasonable … Continue reading
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Brunch at Marcel
This past rainy Sunday, we had brunch at Marcel’s, on the corner of Ave Junot and the oh so cute and oh so chic, Villa Léandre. We relished in buttery pancakes, an avocado/orange/beet/goat cheese salad, and perfect eggs benedict in … Continue reading
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New TACO SHOP by the hotel!
A new taco shop, GUACAMOLE, has just popped up very close to the hotel. Very authentic tacos (with actually spicy hot sauce!!) perfect for dinner or even for just a little snack– the restaurant is open from noon to 11 … Continue reading
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