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Paris food and wine tips from local expert |
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Written by Jennifer Elias
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Wednesday, 21 June 2006 |
| Paris food and wine tips from local expert! |
Sneak preview of ParisSmarts
It's hot here in our office in San Francisco, and all I want is a glass of crisp rosé, while I imagine myself in a little cafe in Paris. In you happen to be lucky enough to be going there soon, we've compiled off-the-beaten-path food and drink suggestions from our newest game, ParisSmarts, edited by Gourmet Magazine's European correspondent Alec Lobrano. He shared some of his favorites...
If you like these...pick up a copy of our new ParisSmarts, for even more suggestions and discoveries in the City of Light.
Tasty TreatsAlcoholic Sorbet BERTHILLON  Ty their champagne-infused sorbet. Mmmm … it's a cocktail in a cone. 3 1 rue St. Louis en l'Ile ,4th 01.43.54.31.61 Crème Brûlée
CAFÉ DU MARCHÉ Crème Brûlée is elevated to an art form here in the heart of the Rue Cler neighborhood. 38 rue Cler, 7th 01.47.05.51.27 French-Asian Fusion LE RÉFECTOIRE This campy take on French school cafeterias (réfectoires in French) features furniture that may take you back to your days in grade school, except with a trendy flair and great food. 80 boulevard Richard Lenoir, 11th 01.48.06.74.85 Macaroons LADUREE Traditionally rich and unbelievably light, the macaroons here are one of Paris's most decadent desserts. They are crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and come in an amazing range of flavors including chocolate, raspberry, lime basil and blackcurrant violet. Several in Paris. Try the elegant tearoom at: 16 rue Royale, 8th 01.42.60.21.79 Organic Vegetables MARCHÉ BIOLOGIQUE The place-to-be on Sunday mornings for any lover of expertly farmed, all-natural produce. Boulevard Raspail, 7th Stinky Cheese BARTHELEMY Local and international fromage-philes shop at this Paris landmark. When it's in season, the Vacherin here is the best in the world. 51 rue de Grenelle, 7th 01.45.48.56.75
That's the Spirit: Wine, Beer, and Cocktails '60s Bar POLLY MAGOO This casual cult bar opened in 1967 and hasn't aged since. Hear that? It's the Doors, probably on vinyl … 11 rue St. Jacques, 5th 01.46.33.33.64 African Bar IMPALA LOUNGE The Impala Lounge is more than an African theme bar -- it's also one of the hottest spots in the city, popular for its Afro vibe and original cocktail concoctions. Don't be surprised to see ostrich steaks on the menu. 2 rue de Berri, 8th 01.43.59.12.66
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 June 2006 )
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