Shhhh Restaurants

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Le Dirigeable

June 29, 2010

In a “bistro-chic†ambiance, the chef offers a traditional cuisine with a modern twist. The seasonal recipes change daily according to the markets or at the least, the side dish is modified. Did you spot the boudin basque pommes en l’air? Well, tonight,…

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Dining Extravaganza — “Tous Au Restaurant”

June 8, 2010

Starting today, for one week only until June 13, select restaurants in Paris (and other regions in France) offer a single price-fix menu at low prices for value hunters that adore fine French cuisine.  Menu prices for lunch are only 20…

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Café Bô Zinc

April 22, 2010

There is no shortage of fantastic cafés or brasseries in this city. Every time you turn a corner you find plenty of options for brunch, lunch, drinks or dinner. Some of these places however manage to stand out from all…

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Le Fumoir

April 21, 2010

So you decide to take a trip to the Louvre Museum for the day.  You go, you see the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Apollo Belvedere, Bathsheba at her Bath, and all the other worldly fortunes, but by the end of the day you…

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Passage St André des Arts

April 16, 2010

Tucked away between Boulevard Saint-Germain and Rue St André des Arts in the 6ème, pedestrians-only Cour du Commerce St André des Arts is a little haven of repose among a warren of busy shops and cafes. Its cobbled floor and…

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Le Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

April 16, 2010

Nestled in a quiet north-eastern corner of Paris, the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is well and truly ‘off the beaten track’; largely avoided by the touristic tornado that sweeps across the centre of the city, especially in the summer months. The…

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Cafe Bonnie

April 8, 2010

Old things are made new again in an electric way in the 10th Arrondissement at Café Bonnie. This little bar pays homage to the glamorous Hollywood starlets of days gone by. Upon entering the bar you are greeted by blue…

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Josephine (Chez Dumonet)

March 6, 2010

As George Bernard Shaw said, “there is no love sincerer than the love of food.â€Â And as Jacques Pepin, one of France’s greatest chefs noted, “nothing is more gratifying for a cook than to see people enjoying their food.â€Â At Chez Dumonet,…

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Lucien Legrand Filles et Fils

March 3, 2010

Since 1850 this wine store, which also sells sweets, chocolate and gourmet food has been pleasing Parisians with a taste for the best of everything. It is a great store where children can admire the baskets of chocolate, sucettes (lollipops) and other…

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A Priori Thé

March 3, 2010

This salon de thé is inside of Galerie Vivienne and offers seating within the restaurant or more charming terrasse seating within the Galerie. You can sit down for coffee, tea and a dessert of cheesecake, brownies, or more, or enjoy a full-length breakfast or lunch. Open seven days…

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