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Posts Tagged ‘Paris’
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Many foodies shudder when they hear the word “buffet,” and with good reason. It’s rare to find a self-serve eatery where the food is actually good. But on a reader tip, I recently discovered le Barbezingue, a gem among Paris restaurants that boasts an award-winning chef, friendly and warm ambience and unlimited portions of food that, yes, you serve...
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Even with the cold weather depriving us of a sunny spring, we at the Girls’ Guide to Paris were feverishly contriving our list of the city’s best summer terraces. Although our warm thoughts didn’t exactly thaw the cold, they’ll certainly ensure that you don’t miss out on these Paris secrets now that summer has finally checked in. Our first list reveals the top five terraces on which to catch some sun on the left bank and ranges from frilly to funky. If there is one thing to keep in mind throughout the summer in Paris, it’s that a sunny day should never, ever be...
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The sun may have been out in bursts, but since Paris has had the wettest spring since 1873, factoring in how to keep the rain at bay has affected Paris fashion in the most wonderful of ways. I saw all sorts of inventive and chic cover-ups on the boulevards and snapped the best of them....
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After you experience a lot of nightlife in Paris, the glitzy barhopping starts to feel stale, leaving behind only a craving for an experience with less fuss and more edge. That’s why I decided to swap the usual debonair bar jam-packed with natty sophisticates for a laid-back evening at la Folie en...
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Doni, my boss at the Girls’ Guide to Paris, was coming to town, so she asked me to choose a restaurant for us to check out together. This was a somewhat intimidating proposition, because she comes here often and her Paris restaurants are usually chosen by food critic stars like Barbra Austin. As my good luck would have it, that same day, Alexander Lobrano, author of Hungry for Paris, tweeted a rave review of the new restaurant Goust. I did not pass go, I did not collect 200 euros, I did not even take the time...
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Shiny and modern, the Legend is a really lovely hotel in Paris, so I was happy to call it my home for a few sparkly Christmas days in the City of Light. I was greeted by an elegant and enchanting decor featuring clever owl lamps, artful tree branches, minilights and friendly front desk staff who appeased me by letting me practice my French skills....
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On a rainy afternoon, I find myself with a little free time before a rendezvous at le Centre Pompidou to see the Salvador Dalí exhibition, which at the time is on display for only a few more weeks. As I aimlessly stroll the streets of the 3rd Arrondissement, a small librairie suddenly catches my eye. Librairie Scaramouche, one of the many little shops in Paris, has been around for more than a decade....
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Paris, the City of Light and the city of romance, truly comes to life at night. But for a college student from a college town, there are several key points to keep in mind when considering an evening out in this city. Here are some tips for what one can expect and how to make the most of nightlife in Paris....
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It is not unusual for a tourist to ask me, “Where do real Parisians eat?” While we do eat at the well-known French foodie joints, a favorite with the locals is world cuisine, which visitors often avoid. Because we eat plenty of French food at home (where we just call it food), it’s always a treat to go out and try something other than the regular offerings. While the French love a variety of international cuisine, they have a soft spot for the Italian kitchen, which is why there are...
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Paris is a relatively small metropolis, but it’s stuffed with sights, boutiques and historical landmarks that you could spend your whole life discovering. Though I live here and spend as much time in the Marais as I do in my own neighborhood of the 18th Arrondissement, I know very little about the buildings I so often walk...
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