Address:31 Rue de la Folie Mericourt, 75011 Paris Phone: 01 43 57 27 00 Feeling: Industrial Chic Hotel Fabric stands out in the trendy 11th neighborhood of Paris with its industrial facade and is, in fact, a rare treasure, because it is reasonably priced with semi-luxurious amenities, bigger rooms, and a spa. The old textile factory has 33 room and mixes vintage flea market finds with modern touches to give a super cosy feel. Stylish and affordable hotels in Paris are few and far bet[...]
We're having a cool down coffee insta meet?over with our pals at The Hood coffee shop this Thursday ?80 Rue Jean Pierre Timbaud. ?It's been super hot hot hot in Paris. So let's all suffer together. Why not, with some iced coffee and creative chat! Super informal - so feel free to drop in whenever you like starting at 3pm. We'll be a group of non-Parisan expats who've made Paris home. Come enjoy a nice afternoon "Gouter" aka snack with each other, sharing stories, tips and catching up w[...]
A sneak peek into The Hood Coffee Shop Paris. We recently stopped into this new addition to the Paris coffee scene but it's so much more! The Hood is a one stop place to chill: with coffee, music and friends. ?You will see the strong focus on music - with a grand piano, guitars and vinyls scattered around for decor. Hang with us:?FACEBOOK?**?INSTAGRAM?**?GOOGLE +?**?PINTEREST? I look forward to going back and discovering more of the space and chatting to the team - who seeme[...]
Will there be a burst in the Paris coffee bubble? I hope not! Recently there seems to be a coffee shop craze in Paris, far from the meager beginnings that I reported over 4 years ago. As a lover from the days with Telescope in the south ?and Blackmarket in the north, Paris has moved on up cherie! With even an annual French Aeropress championship I'm happy to see a new one pop up here and there. So in keeping in line with all?that's fit to eat, drink and wander and coffee shop hopping is on[...]
Over the weekend I had the chance to partake in a totally Vegan lunch by food pop-up duo Parisites at a darling craft beer restaurant La Fine Mousse. The menu consisted of 3 courses each paired with a craft beer. 100 % Vegan , 100% Beer.? You guys know I'm a food lover and will just about eat anything if it's yummy, and especially if it's healthy. But you know how we seem to think that Vegan is this blanket trend for people who just want to stand out on instagram, create an interrogati[...]
[UPDATED - This Bed and Breakfast is CLOSED] Address:?4 Passage Gu?not, 75011 Paris Phone:?01 42 74 23 84 Feeling:?Green Chic In Paris is this little Bed and Breakfast near the Nation metro station. ?BB Guenot has a cute garden where you can enjoy your breakfast. This old printer is now a solitude from the hustle and bustle you can find in a big city. Your ground floor bedroom is calm as it opens onto a private garden, and your own bathroom is adjacent. Hang[...]