Terrific, full-flavored little scoops of ice cream in a variety of seasonal flavors. The agenaise (armagnac and prune) is indeed incredible. Do make sure to visit here, at their original location.
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Frenchie's more casual (and bigger) wine bar across the street. No reservations, so you might actually have a chance of getting a table. Very, very tasty small plates.
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My favorite patissiere in Paris. (10 Aug 2016)
Exquisite pastries and bread. (10 Aug 2016)
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Highly recommended wine merchant with a focus on natural wines and older vintages
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In this parallel universe, Asterix settled a little corner of Paris near the Gare du Nord with his chef Gastronomix. And it was good. Totally weird and totally awesome. And 1000% Breton.
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For gelato. For gianduia more than pistacchio.
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Neighborhood bistro, retro interior; highly regarded food. Three courses, 26€.
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Specialty cheese shop.
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Well-known fromagerie, with a selection of over 200 cheeses.
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Greenmarket open Tue-Sat 7-2:30, all-organic on Sundays, 9-3. Via Maggie Spicer.
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Renowned Parisian bakery, sought after for their macarons. Maggie and I found that they bested Ladurée and Sadaharu Aoki.
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Maggie and I walked by here last summer, shame we couldn't try it. Feels like a bistro for the modern era; packed with locals, delicious seasonal menu (changes daily), bright dining room with an open kitchen.
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Creative assortment of paper products, often with a humorous twist. Want to go. Via JOELIX.
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Great terrace with a view over Paris
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Sounds like an incredible selection of cured meats, terrines (including one smoked in hay, pictured) and patés. Via David Lebovitz.
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Aline and Laurent say it's some of the best Vietnamese in Paris.
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Ancien Restaurant Chartier - a most unique experience. Classic French dishes at ridiculously reasonable prices in a massive classical dining room, no-nonsense service for quick turns. Don't expect any culinary masterpieces, but worth visiting.
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Great, geeky wine list and quite the scene; perch here for a glass while you're waiting for a table at Le Chateaubriand.
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Beautiful space, cafe too!
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If it was worth Monet's time, it's probably worth yours too.
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Famous falafel place, so delicious. One of David Lebovitz's must-dos for good reason. Closed Friday dinner, all day Saturday. Crazy lines on Sunday afternoon.
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Cool plant terrariums.
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One of the best tables in Paris for modern French cuisine
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Cult chocolatier who opened his own shop for the first time in 2008. Caramels were the real standout for me, but based on Ulterior Epicure it sounds like I need to sit down for the millefeuille too. Via New York Times - http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/02/20/travel/20foraging-genin.html
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Want to go for that terrine. Via @jbonne on Instagram, who says it's now a mandatory stop.
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Of all my visits to l'Etoile, I've never been to the top of the Arc! Want to go.
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Patisserie that makes some of the most acclaimed desserts in all of Paris. David Lebovitz says their kouign amann is the closest you'll get to the Breton original.
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Foodie Paradise! This is the place to shop for fine foods in Paris - either prepared or not - with fresh ingredients from all over the world.
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A stunning elevated park on an old viaduct - the precursor to the High Line in NYC. Originally came recommended by Jean and David Bordon. Definitely want to go on a future trip. Photo via @malumais on Instagram.
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As the NY Times describes: "Founded in 1643 by Cardinal Mazarin, prime minister for the young Louis XIV, it is the oldest public library in France...The L-shaped reading room, on the second floor, is comparatively small. From the windows on one side it looks across the river toward the Louvre, giving the place an intimate, serene air that can transport you back to the 17th century." Want to go.
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Beautiful station with copper-lined arched ceilings. Worth a stop.
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A restaurant originally opened by Pierre Jancou, committed to great food and natural wine without pretense. One of my favorites in Paris, though I hear it has changed after Jancou moved onto other projects. The smoked mozzarella is spectacular. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
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Great boulanger. Multiple locations. Their mini financiers can be quite addictive. Via David Lebovitz.
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