Restaurants & Bars
Discover my favourite bars, restaurants and cafés in the beautiful city of lights.
My Restaurant of the Month – Coffee Parisien!
Coffee Parisien came back on my radar recently when I was planning to have brunch with a friend visiting from London. I was in a bit of a pickle because I wanted to go somewhere that did a good brunch but I didn’t want to…
Breakfast on a Budget!
After having lived in Paris for over 5 years now I often find myself guilty of having my I’m so Parisian hat on. This ‘hat’ leads me to think, mistakenly, that I’ve seen all the areas of Paris that are worth visiting. Because surely in five years I’ve…
My Restaurant of the Month – Candelaria!
I first discovered this little treasure of a restaurant thanks to a Mexican friend of mine. When I mistakenly told him that I thought there were not any real Mexican restaurants in the city, he began to shake his head vigorously and simply said “Come…
Frenchie- my Favourite Wine Bar
As a blogger I’m always keen to discover new places in Paris, especially when it involves wine. During the summer, going for “un after work” drink with your friends a nd colleagues is an absolute must. The sun is shining and the city is bursting at the…
My Restaurant of the month – Vins et Terroirs!
Update: This wonderful restaurant has very sadly closed. It’s sister restaurant, Cepe & Figue, is still open just around the corner. There’s never been a better time to discover a new restaurant than during the month of May. Endless bank holidays and long weekends give you the…
Le Basilic – My Restaurant of the month
Just 800 metres from the heart of Montmartre lies a beautiful restaurant that’s just waiting to be discovered – Le Basilic. With its medieval architecture and overflowing ivy covering the outer walls and entrance, it’s like something out of a fairy tale. I first stumbled…
The Green Goose – Paris’ Hidden Gem.
If you ever find yourself walking down Rue des Boulets in the 11th The Green Goose is hard to miss. With its pale green pillars, glass door and its name in green lights, it will pique your curiosity and have you itching to go inside.…
Le Paname: The Art Cafe that you just have to discover!
Ever since I stumbled upon this unique spot a few months ago I’ve wanted to go back. According to its website: Le Paname is a quirky Art Cafe and Restaurant with trendy decor guaranteed to delight the senses. A stonethrow away from Republique and Canal…
Food Glorious French Food
I’m very lucky that during my time here in France I have acquired some great friends with the BEST taste in restaurants. Sometimes I feel like I’m in food heaven and I just never wake up, good meal after good meal after good meal. If…