My favourite places in Paris, by Rachel Khoo
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Check out the map<\/a><\/p>\n Restaurants<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n 75001 The Beef Club 58, rue Jean Jacques Rousseau<\/strong> My favourite places in Paris, by Rachel Khoo Check out the map Restaurants 75001 Verjus Wine Bar 47, rue Montpensier The brainchild of Braden and Laura of Paris\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s supper club Hidden Kitchen, head here for an excellent selection of small … Continue reading
\nVerjus Wine Bar 47, rue Montpensier
\n<\/strong>The brainchild of Braden and Laura of Paris\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s supper club Hidden Kitchen, head here for an excellent selection of small plates, such as morsels of buttermilk fried chicken and celery root dumplings.
\nSpring 6, Rue Bailleul<\/strong>
\nExecuting a five-step tasting menu from a totally open kitchen, American chef Daniel Rose and his team offer an inventive and thoughtful dining experience just a stone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s through from the Louvre.<\/p>\n
\nOpened in early April by the team behind The Experimental Cocktail Club, The Beef Club is modeled on an Anglophone steak house and is serving up Longhorn beef sourced from Yorkshire by Ginger Pig.
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\nFrenchie 5-6, Rue du Nil<\/strong>
\nEx-head chef of Fifteen Greg Marchand\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s table is one of the hardest to get in the city. Head here for the fresh and innovative market menu and casual, but fun atmosphere.
\nFrenchie Bar a Vins 5-6, Rue du Nil<\/strong>
\nFollowing the success of Frenchie restaurant comes the equally sought out spot at the no reservations wine bar.
\nBlend 44, rue d\u00e2\u20ac\u2122argout<\/strong>
\nBlend burgers are the talk of the town, based on a special blend by boucher boheme, Yves-Marie le Bourdonnec.
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\nBreizh Caf\u00c3\u00a9 109, Rue Vieille du Temple<\/strong>
\nHome to Paris\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s finest crepes, Breizh cafe uses top quality ingredients to create a range of highly original buckwheat savoury galettes.
\nCandelaria 52, Rue de Saintonge<\/strong>
\nTacos, tostados and huevos rancheros are among the Mexican offerings at this busy eat-in, take out and cocktail bar in the Haut Marais.
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\nL\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Avant Comptoir 9, Carrefour de l\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Od\u00c3\u00a9on<\/strong>
\nThis little wine bar must be up there with my little Paris kitchen as one of Paris\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s tiniest cooking establishments.
\nLe Comptoir 9, Carrefour de l\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Od\u00c3\u00a9on<\/strong>
\nOften hailed as the father of the bistronomique movement in Paris, Yves Camdeborde\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s modern take on the bistrot makes the most of the nose-to-tail philosophy and at the weekend offers good bistrot fare at reasonable prices
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\nLa Fontaine de Mars 129, Rue Saint-Dominique<\/strong>
\nThis traditional Parisian bistrot is known for its hearty French fare.
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\nLe Verre Vol\u00c3\u00a9 67, Rue de Lancry<\/strong>
\nThe perfect cave \u00c3\u00a1 manger, with natural wines and a short market menu, this fun wine bar is a Canal Saint Martin favourite.
\nBob\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Juice Bar 15, Rue Lucien Sampaix<\/strong>
\nWhen I need a break from French food I like to pop by Bob\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s for a juice and a healthy salad from Mark\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s New York style eatery.
\nYoupi et Voil\u00c3\u00a0 8, rue Vicq d\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Azir<\/strong>
\nA colourful modern bistrot by self taught chef Patrice Gelbart.
\nAlbion 80 rue Faubourg Poissioni\u00c3\u00a8re<\/strong>
\nAn expat team who met at Saint Germain\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Boissonerie recently opened this oenologically-orientated bistrot in a trendy part of town.
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\nRino 46, Rue Trousseau<\/strong>
\nIn this pocket-sized bistrot chef Giovanni Passerini offers a modern French menu with a strong Italian influence.
\nSeptime 80, Rue de Charonne<\/strong>
\nOne of my favourite places to eat in Paris for its colourful, artistically executed set menu.
\nLe Bistrot Paul Bert 18, Rue Paul Bert<\/strong>
\nPerhaps one of Paris\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s worst kept secrets, this neighbourhood bistrot dishes up all the French classics in a quintessentially Parisian setting.
\nAux Deux Amis 45, Rue Oberkampf<\/strong>
\nThis quirky ex-Tabac attracts hipsters and locals alike who cram into the tiny space to swig natural wines and share plates of French \u00e2\u20ac\u02dctapas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 in a fun and unpretentious setting.
\nLe Chateaubriand 129, Avenue Parmentier<\/strong>
\nA neo-bistrot with a cutting edge no choice 5 course dinner menu; Inaki Aizpitarte is hailed as one of Paris\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 coolest chefs since Le Chateaubriand opened in 2008.
\nLe Dauphin 131, Avenue Parmentier<\/strong>
\nInaki Aizpitarte\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s trendy tapas bar designed by Rem Koolhaas opened to an enslaught of adoration from chefs and critics and offers an eclectic mix of high-end sharing plates.
\nAu Passage 1bis, passage de Saint-Sebastien<\/strong>
\nPart of the new breed of neo-bistrots offering natural wines, sharing plates featuring excellent ingredients and a laid-back atmosphere.
\nLe Grain de Riz 49, Rue Godefroy Cavaignac<\/strong>
\nThis tiny Vietnamese restaurant serves genuine delicious Vietnamese food with a warm, friendly smile.
\nChez Aline 85, Rue de la Roquette<\/strong>
\nChez Aline is a fabulous little lunch place where Delphine Zalpetti (ex Le Verre Vol\u00c3\u00a9) cooks up fresh simple dishes. It is a great place to head for a mid-week lunch.
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\nLa Gazzetta 29, Rue de Cotte<\/strong>
\nPetter Nilsson is one of Paris\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most celebrated chefs and his restaurant La Gazzetta offers an inventive market based menu at affordable prices.
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\nLe Bal Caf\u00c3\u00a9 6, Impasse de la D\u00c3\u00a9fense<\/strong>
\nAn Anglo-inspired eatery offering great coffee, an exemplary kedgeree and an ideal terrace for an aperitif.
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\nLe Baratin 3, rue Jouye-Rouve<\/strong>
\nOff a little sidestreet in Paris\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s second Chinatown Belleville, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find this restaurant serving simple, tasty French food and a great selection of wines.
\nQue du Bon 22, Rue Plateau<\/strong>
\nA casual neighbouhood bistrot with a daily changing market menu at great prices.
\nShops<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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\nMora 13, Rue Montmartre<\/strong>
\nThis store is a must for any budding chef. A little pricey, but all the products sold in the store are of great quality.
\nE.Dehillerin 20, Rue Coquilli\u00c3\u00a8re<\/strong>
\nHead to E.Dehillerin for everything you might want in the way of kitchenware; difficult to leave without and armful of copper pans, patisserie moulds and random knick knacks.
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\nG.Detou 58, Rue Tiquetonne<\/strong>
\nA treasure trove of ingredients with everything you can imagine from foie gras to 10k bags of chocolate buttons.
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\nMary\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ice Cream 1, Rue Charles-Fran\u00c3\u00a7ois Dupuis<\/strong>
\nGelato lovers are well-catered for at this authentic little Italian gelateria run by Mary Quarta. I go here for the freshest raspberry sorbet in town.
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\nGrom 81, Rue de Seine<\/strong>
\nThe only French outpost for the Turin-born gelateria, Grom is one of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s best ice cream shops.
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\nBrasserie aux PTT 54, rue Cler<\/strong>
\nThe charming oyster man from episode 5 sells his oysters from his stand opposite this bar.
\nMarie-Anne Cantin 12, Rue Champ de Mars<\/strong>
\nFromage aficionado Marie-Anne Cantin is a renowned cheese seller and refiner.
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\nLa Chambre des Confitures 9, rue des Martyrs<\/strong>
\nA gorgeous little boutique on a very foodie street, stocking a fabulous selection of extensive collection of jams, chutneys, confits and spreads for slathering on your baguette.
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\nLa Cocotte 5, rue Paul Bert<\/strong>
\nA quirky little store selling cute aprons, tea towels and other cutesy kitchen items.
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\nMa Cave en Ville 105, Rue de Belleville<\/strong>
\nEveryone needs a trusted wine seller, and this is mine! A great selection of wine featuring a number of hard-to-find organic and natural wines.
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\nLe T\u00c3\u00a9lescope 5, rue Villedo<\/strong>
\nThis brand spanking new cafe is part of the new wave of excellent coffee shops transforming the Parisian cafe scene.
\nO-Chateau 68, Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau<\/strong>
\nThe brainchild of sommelier and social commentator Olivier Magny, O-Chateau is a classy wine bar.
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\nLe Caf\u00c3\u00a9oth\u00c3\u00a8que 52, Rue de l\u00e2\u20ac\u2122H\u00c3\u00b4tel de ville<\/strong>
\nOne of the key players in the transformation of Parisian coffee culture, Le Caf\u00c3\u00a9oth\u00c3\u00a8que serves exceptional coffee and sells beans to go.
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\nDa Rosa 62, Rue de Seine<\/strong>
\nHand sliced iberico can be nibbled over a glass of wine and some Italian olives on this excellent terrace for people watching.
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\nCoutume Caf\u00c3\u00a9 7, Rue de Babylone<\/strong>
\nSiphon coffee and Patisserie des Reves pastries are all on the menu at this chic little coffee shop with an Anglo-American feel.
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\nLe Baron Rouge 1, Rue Th\u00c3\u00a9ophile Roussel<\/strong>
\nA bustling cheap and cheerful wine bar that is perfect for a post-Aligre market carafe of wine and a plate of shucked-to-order oysters.
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\nCaf\u00c3\u00a9 Cherie 44, Boulevard de la Villette<\/strong>
\nThis is my local hangout, where I head for fresh mint tea during the day and chill out over a glass of wine in the evening.
\nRosa Bonheur 2, all\u00c3\u00a9e de la Cascade<\/strong>
\nIn the park Buttes Chaumont this bar-cum-cafe is a chilled out place with outdoor picnic benches.
\nBakeries\/P\u00c3\u00a2tisseries<\/strong><\/span><\/em>
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\nAngelina 226 Rue de Rivoli<\/strong>
\nSo it is a little touristy, but this Parisian institution serves some of the thickest hot chocolate in town.
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\nJacques Genin 133, rue de Turenne<\/strong>
\nHead to his salon de the for a degustation of his delicate chocolates or try one of his assembled-to-order millefeuilles, one of the best in town.
\nPopelini 29, Rue Debelleyme<\/strong>
\nSince Popelini opened its doors knowing where to go for the best choux in Paris is a no-brainer.
\nPain de Sucre 14, rue Rambuteau<\/strong>
\nPart of the new breed of boutique patisserie in Paris, Pain de Sucre sells macarons and elaborate reinvented classic pastries.
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\nPierre Herm\u00c3\u00a9 72, Rue Bonaparte<\/strong>
\nArguably one of Paris\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most important patissiers, Pierre Herm\u00c3\u00a9 is famous for reinventing the macaron with his quirky sweet and savoury pairings.
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\nPatisserie des Reves 93, Rue du Bac<\/strong>
\nEverything created by Philippe Conticini is so beautifully presented that it nearly looks like a jewel shop. Try Le Paris Brest.
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\nDu Pain et Des Id\u00c3\u00a9es 34, rue Yves Toudic<\/strong>
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcLe Pain des Amis\u00e2\u20ac\u2122, a rustic sourdough with an epic smoky crust, is the brainchild of baker Christophe Vasseur, who supplies the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s leading restaurants.
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\nLe Bl\u00c3\u00a9 Sucr\u00c3\u00a9 7, Rue Antoine Vollon<\/strong>
\nAt this neighbourhood boulangerie discover beautiful breads, exemplary cannel\u00c3\u00a9, and a range of pretty patisserie.
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\nBoulangerie Gontran Cherrier 22, Rue Caulaincourt<\/strong>
\nGontran Cherrier is not only charming but he bakes fantastically innovative bread, like his squidgy squid ink buns.
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\nVeronique Mauclerc 83, Rue de Crimee<\/strong>
\nThis local boulangerie headed by Veronique Mauclerc offers a variety of breads studded with nuts and raisins as well as a good selection of organic breads.
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\nPlace des Vosges
\nWhen it comes to picturesque picnic spots, the perfectly symmetrical Place des Vosges offers a quiet getaway from the Marais crowds. Grad a world famous falafel wrap from the rue des Rosiers and enjoy by the fountains.
\nIle Saint Louis
\nSo it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not always easy to get a spot here in the height of summer, but if you manage to you can while away the afternoon with views onto the Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame and the Seine.
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\nChamp de Mars
\nIn the shadow of one of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most iconic structures, join the hoards of other picnickers for an unbeatable view of the Eiffel Tower.
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\nCanal St Martin
\nWhen Spring finally arrives and the leaves are back on the trees, the Canal St Martin comes into its own with a fun crowd of drinkers spilling out from the bars onto the cobbled canal banks.
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\nButtes-Chaumont
\nNot purely due to its proximity to my flat, but the Buttes Chaumont is one of my favourite picnic places in Paris. One of the few unmanicured parks in the city, this is one of the most charming parks to jog, picnic and play.
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\nMarche des Enfants Rouges 39, Rue de Bretagne<\/strong>
\nThis enclosed market in the trendy haut Marais is said to be one of the oldest in Paris.
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\nMarche d\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Aligre, Place Aligre<\/strong>
\nOpen all week long except Mondays, the Marche d\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Aligre is one of Paris\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most bustling markets.
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\nBatignolles<\/strong>
\nAn organic market open on Saturdays.
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\nMarche Place du President Wilson<\/strong>
\nHead to this open air market on Wednesday or Saturday and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find the famous Joel Thiebault and his beautiful heritage root vegetables grown just a few miles from Paris.
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\nBoulevard de la Villette<\/strong>
\nMy local market which I hop down to on a Wednesday morning to stock up on delicious farm eggs and cheeses.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"