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A blue awning on the side of a building.

The Club

November 22, 2011

Nestled in the sleepy seventh arrondissement is The Club, a lovely spot for a bite to eat or an evening drink. Their specialities are Club Sandwiches and Cocktails, for both of which there is an extensive menu containing locally sourced…

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A bar with wine bottles and glasses on the counter.

La Flûte l’Étoile | Champagne Bar

March 31, 2011

One of my favorite haunts to go for a glass of bubbly is La Flûte l’Étoile in the 17th arrondissement. La Flûte is a stone’s throw away from the Arc de Triumph off of the Avenue Wagram. It is an intimate…

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A man standing behind the bar of a restaurant.

Casa Palenque

September 20, 2010

For any expat living in a new city, the search for a link to (or in this case a “taste ofâ€) home can often become an unintentional hobby, and in some instances, an obsession. Take for example the American contingent…

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A building with wooden doors and windows on the outside.

La Perla

May 7, 2010

One of the great charms of Parisian bars is that, a lot of the time, they really do live up to the stereotype; red and white checked tablecloths, wizened old barmen full of character, cosy nooks perfect for a tête-à-tête, and a…

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