Category Archives: a good day to eat

Poilâne

I am counting down the days until I get back to Paris and am able to make a stop at Poilâne, the legendary French boulangerie. My favorite shop is at 8, rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 where the bakery actually started in 1932. It now includes five locations with three in Paris and the others in London (see list here).…

Even if you have already visited the gorgeous Sainte Chapelle, 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 on the Île de la Cité, I would highly recommend going to a concert at the chapel. You will be entertained by some amazing music while enjoying the beauty of the chapel. It is quite easy to buy tickets online (see here).…

One of the best coffee drinks I have had in Paris was from Coutume Café, 47 rue Babylone, 75007. A Frenchman and an Australian started Coutume in 2011 and have now expanded to two other spots in Paris as well as locations in Japan. They offer delicious house roasted coffee and healthy breakfast and lunch…

In honor of Valentine's Day, I am thinking about making something from the "A la Mère de Famille" cookbook. Are you familiar with this Parisian confectioner? They have nine stores in Paris (see the complete list here) where you can indulge in a variety of delicious chocolates and candies. Founded in 1761, this confectioner has…

The website for Patrick Roger refers to him as a sculptor. This title does not seem that strange until you realize the medium for his work is chocolate. I remember a few years ago walking down Avenue Victor Hugo in Paris and spotting a very realistic looking baboon in a store window. After a quick…

Have you heard of the meringues from Aux Merveilleux de Fred? If not, I recommend a stop at one of their five shops in Paris and get ready to sample something truly marvelous. You will find six flavors of meringue cakes with whipped cream coated in some truly decadent toppings. Fortunately, the meringues come in different sizes.…

Have you been to the SoPi (South Pigalle) neighborhood? I wrote about this hip area in the 9th arrondissement here and mentioned that I particularly enjoy spending time on rue Henry Monnier and rue des Martyrs. I shared my notes on rue Henry Monnier here, but today I thought I would share some of my favorite…

I mentioned earlier in the week (here) that I have had some fun discovering all the new restaurants and shops in the SoPi (South Pigalle) area of the 9th arrondissement. Rue Henry Monnier is one of my favorite streets up that way, and last time I was there I took a few notes to share…

There is a lot going on in the SoPi neighborhood of Paris (otherwise known as South Pigalle). Have you heard about SoPi? I didn't know much about it until a couple summers ago when I made a visit to the Musée de la Vie Romantique in the 9th arrondissement. After a visit to the museum, I decided…

It looks like the weather in Paris might allow for a few more picnics before the rainy days start up again. So, why not head to the Square du Vert Galant, Place du Pont-Neuf, 75001? This pretty park on the western tip of the Ile de la Cité gives you an opportunity to enjoy views of both sides of the…

Category Archives: a good day to eat

Poilâne

Concerts in La Sainte Chapelle

Coutume Café

A la Mère de Famille

Patrick Roger

Aux Merveilleux de Fred

rue des Martyrs

rue Henry Monnier

SoPi (South Pigalle)

Square du Vert Galant

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