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If you are in the east of Paris not far “Bois de Vincennes” and are looking for a Parisian neighborhood brasserie with regulars and a good atmosphere that serves good French cuisine, Au Métro is the place to go. This large brasserie in front of the Daumesnil metro station is managed by Gilles Breuil, a Burgundian surrounded by an ultra-efficient and warm team. Inside, the sound of the place sends the echo of a warm welcome and the presence of many loyal customers. The success of this brasserie is largely due to chef Thierry Colas who has worked for a…

Between Saint-Lazare station and the Champs Elysées, L’Abordage is a beautiful café with several advantages. In fine weather, its vast terrace allows you to enjoy the view of the monumental Saint-Augustin church and a wooded park without the hassle of traffic. Inside, L’Abordage has the charm of the real cafés that have made Paris famous. Ball lights, red benches, a pewter counter and advertisements taken from pre-war magazines, the decoration and furniture project you into the world of the 1930s. The atmosphere is that of a real Parisian bistro because this aptly named Abordage breathes life. You can have lunch…

What would Paris and France be without its many colourful bistros and terrace cafés? They give uniqueness to the city and are major elements of French life, romance and pleasure. It is the experience of uniqueness and character of each city that is under threat. The bistros and sidewalk cafés of France are threatened by the standardization of the world. Today, the city centers of the big metropoliseis tend to be very similar. Everywhere, the same signs, logos,  fast-food chains and take-away shops with identical decoration and comparable atmospheres.  But cafés are unique places that identify a destination. Paris and…

On the rue du Commerce, you have to look up in order to see the sign for the Café du Commerce. Its entrance is not very large but if you push the door and walk to the end of the corridor, a surprise full of light awaits you. The Café du Commerce is a spectacular brasserie with its patio and two levels of galleries. This famous brasserie not far from the Eiffel Tower has existed for over 100 years. It has kept its decor from the 20s and 30s. Despite being a hundred years old, the place is brimming with…

Aligot is a specialty offered by many cafés and brasseries in Paris. Aligot comes from the Aubrac region, a gigantic plateau in the south of Auvergne, where many Parisian bistro owners historically come from. It’s mashed potatoes mixed with melted cheese, “tome” from Aubrac region of the Aveyron. You have to work it and stretch it before serving it. It In recent years, there have even been competitions à Montmartre for example, for the person who can make the longest aligot thread without breaking it. But aligot is more than a dish, it is a historical heritage and the gastronomic…

Here’s a photo worthy of Instagram. Worthy of an #emilyinparis, ( the famous Netflix serie). A young girl with a beret on her head against the backdrop of the front of a brasserie adorned with huge clusters of wisteria and cherry blossoms! A cliché soon to be relegated to oblivion? On February 9, the Paris Council voted unanimously in favor of a charter to regulate these floral arrangements above Paris cafes. The objective being to verify compliance with the town planning code on a case-by-case basis. It must be said that these floral decorations have experienced unprecedented popularity among cafe…

After a 13-year hiatus, the waiters’ race is back in Paris. It should be held on March 24, around the Town Hall through the Marais district over two kilometers. The winner will be the one who sets the best time and keeps his tray intact, consisting of a glass of water, a coffee and a croissant. The Café Waiters Race is a very old tradition in Paris that has existed since the 1920s. Before the boys ran 8 km, they were real athletes. The waiters’ race is closely linked to the café and bistro culture of Paris. It appeared during…

With this 5th edition, is Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris (sic!) approaching maturity? In 2023, 36,334 visitors went there. This year, the objective is set at 40,000. As for the exhibitors, there will be more than 4000 (compared to 3400 last year). We are still far from the 5,700 exhibitors (2022 figure) at the ProWein in Düsseldorf which will be held at the beginning of March. Without falling into primary chauvinism, we still find it difficult to swallow that the first world wine fair is being held among our German friends – beer lovers – instead of the City of…

Just steps away from Place de l’Etoile and the most beautiful avenue in the world ” les Champs Elysées”, Chez André, in the heart of what’s known as the “Golden Triangle”, is where business, luxury, fashion and the press all meet. It was opened in 1936 and has kept the same feel it had back then. The zinc bar and the bistro tables bring to mind the 1930s. As far as the menu goes, the dishes we know so well have been updated to yield a high-class yet traditional and refined cuisine. Some exemples : Traditional-style calf’s kidney cassolette, Chef’s Bouillabaisse, Coq…