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THINGS TO DO IN PARIS [APRIL 2017]

April 10, 2017

April is Paris is the beginning of cherry blossom season - as you may have seen from all the lovely Parisian photos on Instagram this week The weather has gotten HOT - well for now and the skies are super sunny so you can pack a light jacket for April and May (which normally has a bit more rain!) So this month - per usual I've rounded up the best of the city in a short guide of some places to discover, rediscover if you're a frequent Paris foodie traveller or even if you're a newbie (feel free[...]

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Coffee in Paris: Ob-la-di 54 Rue de Saintonge

June 21, 2015

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[...]

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Things to do in Montmartre Paris

June 12, 2015

Have you been thinking of visiting Montmartre a bit off the beaten path, perhaps wanting to see more than just the tourist spots. You can shop, eat and drink like a local with our city guide of the neighborhood on the hill, in the 18th Arrondissement. Sure there is the Sacre Coeur church, the vineyards and the Montmartre museum, but I wanted to highlight some of the "other" best places to see while here. Mostly from an expat's point of view, having lived in the area and loving the cute sm[...]

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Cafe Chilango – Mexican Restaurant in Paris

April 16, 2015

You know all those other places you have on your to do list? If you haven't eaten at the best mexican restaurant yet, you seriously need to add Chilango to your list. Authentic tacos, burritos homemade with fresh ingredients behind the counter - yup that's right you can see the goodness coming together before your eyes. No hanky panky stuff. ?We tried the lunch menu of 4 tacos and a drink for 12 euros. ?Pork, vegetarian and chicken tacos pictured below. ?Prepare to have your mouth water. &nbs[...]

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PHOTOS: Paris Coffee Cupping Event

February 20, 2015

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Some snaps from the recent industry cupping at Cafe Lomi from Kalsada. "Kalsada Coffee champions specialty coffee from and for the Philippines"?[...]

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LIFE IN PARIS: Interview Mardi Hartzog Chef at Caf? LOMI.

January 21, 2015

Coming from Seattle, now living in Paris Mardi Hartzog is the chef at Cafe Lomi, one of Paris best coffee shops. Mardi loves food and music and has recently found time to co-create some cool themed parties via her project The Parisites. She's the type to always greet you with a smile and has a gentle, ?hardworking demeanor. ?Calm, but don't be mislead she's one of those people who?has their fingers on the pulse of Paris. It's a cosy winter day in Paris as we take to the chairs inside the cafe[...]