From Paris with love

The rue du pont Louis Philippe is a bag of goodies for the scrawler, note-taker, gift giver or paper collector seeking limited edition, Japanese nori sheet papiers. My favorite is the Calligrane shop with it’s whimsical window dressings and stylish embossed calling cards. There is also Melodies Graphiques for writing knick-knacks and finally the more [...]

I can already hear the bottles popping. My favorite neighborhood wine and cheese purveyor is bringing out the bubbly this Saturday. Aside from their sublime selection of spirits and comestibles (cheese, confitures, foie gras, hand-made pasta, spices) they will have 13 champagne producers on hand to ease your way into the weekend. Hot shots such [...]

You don’t have to be a Spanish conquistador to travel the spice route. And you certainly don’t have to go so far, but you do have to be buzzed in. Goumanyat et son Royaume has been in business since sailing for spices was all the rage, but only recently have they made their wares available [...]

Whether it’s a Château Margaux ‘82 that will have you eating buttered pasta for the next month or a quirky (read: happily affordable) boutique wine, Alexis at Cave Elzevir can accommodate. Aside from sales, crash courses in oenology and monthly tastings, Cave Elzevir really has a heart. Perhaps it’s the Armagnac flowing through the family [...]

This tiny little boutique nestled away at St. Paul is a gift giver’s treasure trove. Honestly tasteful kitsch such as old key chains, tea towels, restaurant paraphernalia, spice grinders, ash trays, all at reasonable prices.
13, rue St. Paul
75004, Metro: St. Paul
01 42 74 36 38
Open Thursday-Monday