From Paris with love

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 [...]

Rumor has it that back in the good ‘ole days (when Clinton and Chirac were still in office) the two had a dinner at L’Ami Louis. Much to the chagrin of Chirac, whose favorite delicacy is veal head, Clinton wanted a more classic cut of meat. Clinton’s hollywood friends surely suggested that Clinton dine at [...]

So your already sick of French food? It may not always be a party at “Ze Party,” but there is definitely something going on here. They didn’t miss a beat designing this place: the red and pink wallpaper runs floor to ceiling, there is a pink fur telephone and a good level of general kitcsh. [...]

Darn good French bistro style food, a mean steak tartare and fabulous french fries. A local haunt for the employees of the Mayor of Paris and artsy/magazine (Beaux Arts) folk. Terrace for the warmer days. 15-20€ for main courses. Reservations can usually be made the day of.
20 rue Rambuteau
75004 Paris
01 40 27 90 90
Metro: [...]

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