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Yanique Francis
Where do you guys go for natural wines in Paris? There is this new place near Republique / Oberkampf area! Last week I had the pleasure of meeting some friends for the new wine bar opening of La Chambre Noire (82 rue de la Folie M?ricourt Paris 75011) it was Tuesday night and the theme was a revisit of the traditional French Cheese and Sausage?platters; paired with a careful selection of "Vin Vivant" / Natural wines.? You can enjoy your "planche", at the bar, inside the quaint unfinished d[...]
Whenever a new coffee shop pops up on my radar in Paris I'm so tempted to go right away - because in my opinion that's when you feel the rawness of the team and the space before it becomes too hip and trendy. Hopping off my bicycle on 54 Rue de Saintonge and just a few minutes after my morning workout, I walked in to the cutest tiled space in Paris. Ob-La-Di was one of those impromptu stops that I certainly won't regret. ?And I think you'll like it too! Hang with us:?FACEBOOK?**?INSTAGRAM[...]
There is an Asian food invasion in Paris right now! We ate at Hero for the lunch special of 15 Euros. my order was the Sweet and sour chicken with rice (accompanied by 4 tiny sides) and a ginger beer. ?If you go at lunch time, remember they close at 2:30pm to reopen later at 7pm - we got there at 2:00pm and the staff was kind enough to still serve us with out a rush. Hero Paris Address:?289 Rue Saint-Denis Paris, 75002 France Open: everyday except mondays. ?12noon to 2:30pm and 7pm to 11[...]
If you're a bacon lover in Paris - then you need to try the Bacon pancakes at Holybelly. It will be the best you'll ever have. So, finger licking good to the point where I found myself sending a late night text to a friend reminiscing over bacon and the most moist?pancakes ever! Holybelly Address:?19 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris Phone:09 73 60 13 64 OPEN:?9am to 6pm on Monday, Thursday, Friday. ?10 am Sat & Sun. CLOSED: TUESDAY + WEDNESDAY Metro:?Jacques Bonsergent (line 5) I've[...]
This weekend was a hectic one in Paris with many things to do - and as one friend aptly?puts it, you can't help but have some FOMO. There was the Jordan 30 celebration and streetball championship,?24 hours of Velib festival?on the Champs Elysee,?the Diane Longchamp, Paris Music Week, Salon Emma?s?for the thrift/ vintage lovers and so many countless things you can find in the Paris June to do. ?We just picnicked at La Villette, Coffee-d at Ten Belles, Brunched at Holybelly (oh lord those bacon[...]