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2012/10/142015/10/17

[Paris] Terroir Parisien

Terroir Parisien

Add: 20 Rue Saint-Victor 75005 Paris
Tel: 01 44 31 54 54
Hours: 12pm~11pm (everyday)
Website: www.yannick-alleno.com/carnet/terroir-parisien
Price: [lunch] €25~35 [dinner] €35~50
Visited: Oct 2012

Yannick Alleno (of Le Meurice)’s recently opened bistro Terroir Parisien is, as its name suggests, a showcase for traditional Parisian recipes made with local produce. The menu lists many historic dishes, tracing back to the days when Parisians ate from their city’s surroundings. The best part? It’s open 7 days a week with continuous service throughout the day. Come for lunch, afternoon snack, or dinner.

Going along with the locavore theme, Terrior Parisien’s interior design incorporates displays of local produce and a list of their sources.

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2012/10/112015/08/05

[Paris] Auberge Flora

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Auberge Flora

Add: 44 Boulevard Richard-Lenoir 75011 Paris
Tel: 01 47 00 52 77
Hours: lunch & dinner
Website: www.aubergeflora.fr
Price: brunch €28/person
Visited on: 2012/09

For a light-hearted brunch in Paris, try hotel/restaurant Auberge Flora. Its €28 brunch set starts bubbly with a glass of cidre rosé ecusson, followed by entrées in small plates and hearty portions of main courses to share among the table, ending with a few delightful dessert bites. Bright and airy, with friendly service.

Brunch menu, and a glass of cidre rosé ecusson.

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2012/10/092015/08/05

[Paris] Brunch at Coutume Cafe

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Coutume Cafe

Add: 47 Rue de Babylone 75007 Paris
Tel: 01 45 51 50 47
Hours: [Tue-Fri] 8am~7pm [Sat-Sun] 10am~7pm (closed on Mon)
Website: www.coutumecafe.com
Price: [brunch] €25~30 [coffee] €2~5
Visited on: 2012-10

Happy with my cup of latte at Coutume Cafe during my first visit, I soon went back to try their brunch.

Brunch menu at Coutume Cafe changes monthly, and for October there are three choices ranging from €25~30 per set. A friend and I shared Brunch Les Ogres de Coutume (€30), which includes: French-style scrambled eggs, baked potato with chopped hazelnut and chives, bacon, sausage, assortment of three mini viennoiseries with house-made rhubarb vanilla bourbon jam, fresh juice, toasts, and a hot drink (tea, coffee, or hot chocolate). Oh yes, it was enough to feed the two of us.

French-style scrambled eggs, soft and fluffy.

Baked potato with chopped hazelnut and chives.

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2012/10/092015/08/05

[Paris] Pershing Hall

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Pershing Hall

Add: 49 Rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris
Tel: 01 58 36 58 00
Price: [standard room] €292 and up
Website: www.pershinghall.com
Visited on: 2012-09

Pershing Hall, just steps from luxury boutiques and trendy clubs in the Champs Elysées /Avenue Montaigne neighborhood, is a 26-room hotel with a chic design and a chic clientele to match. Behind its discreet 18 century townhouse façade is a magificent vertical garden composed of more than 300 plant species from the Philippines, the Himalayas and the Amazon…and the rest all spirals out from there on.

The vertical garden, towering over 30 meters high, is the back wall of a magnificent atrium. Ambience and light change throughout the day.

The bar, located on the 2nd floor, is well-known amongst locals for its hip decor and top notch DJs.

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2012/10/022015/08/05

[Paris] Restaurant Sesame

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Restaurant Sesame

Add: 51 Quai de Valmy 75010 Paris
Tel: 01 42 49 03 21
Hours: [Tue-Fri] 9am~12am [Sat] 10am~12pm [Sun] 10am~7pm [Mon] 10am~4pm
Website: www.au-sesame.com
Price: [a la carte] €4~16[brunch] €22
Visited on: 2012/09

Restaurant Sesame, a cute little cafe in the lively Canal St. Martin neighborhood, is a hotspot for Sunday brunches. Smoothies, eggs, bagels, and toasts with homemade jams – all organic!

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2012/09/242015/08/05

[Paris] Agapé Substance

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Agapé Substance

Add: 66 Rue Mazarine 75006 Paris, France
Tel: 01 43 29 33 83
Hours: [lunch] 12~2pm [dinner] 8~10pm (closed Sun & Mon)
Website: www.agapesubstance.com
Price: carte blanceh €69 or €99, with wine pairing €169
Visited on: 2012/09

How do I even begin to write about my lunch at Agapé Substance? During the 3-hour meal, I had no less than 20 dishes (amuse bouche included) float through my table. Chef David Toutain, ex-L’Arpège and Mugaritz, pours forth an inundation of gorgeous small plates using pristine ingredients and artful presentations, with just a dash of molecular technique. Not everything struck a chord with me, but there were many dishes that truly wowed. Ready for the ride?

18 tables around a counter with 3 tables for 2 on its side, that’s all there is to Agapé Substance. The space is quite snug, but mirrors on three sides of the room (ceiling included) help alleviate the tightness of it all.

A menu is offered, but it’s simply a list of ingredients. €69 for a smaller menu (not written, but I heard you can request this), €99 for the full menu, or €169 with wine pairing.

We started with a few amuse bouches that teased the senses with vibrant colors and concentrated flavors. Here’s a sponge cake of peas and verbana.

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2012/09/232015/08/05

[Paris] Merci Café & Tea Room

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Merci Café & Tea Room

Add: 111 boulevard Beaumarchais 75003 Paris
Tel: (0)1 42 77 00 33
Hours: 10am~6pm
Website: www.merci-merci.com
Price: [drinks] €2.25~7 [small plates/desserts] €5~18
Visited on: 2012/09

Located on the first floor of Merci, a three-story fashion/home ware/lifestyle concept store, Merci Café & Tearoom is a cozy and stylish place to rest your feet and quench your thirst after strolling around in La Marais neighborhood. On the menu: coffee, tea, house-made citronnade, hot chocolate etc., plus a small selection of light bites like tartines, cheese plate, and cakes. With walls that are lined with used books, one can easily sit here all afternoon…

House-made citronnade (€4.50), refreshing, with a hint of ginger.

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2012/09/222015/08/05

[Paris] Frenchie Bar à Vins

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Frenchie Bar à Vins

Add: 5-6 Rue du Nil 75002 Paris, France
Tel: 01 40 39 96 19
Hours: 7pm~late
Website: www.frenchie-restaurant.com
Price: [small plates] €9~18
Visited on: 2012/09

Frenchie is one of the hottest bistros in Paris – reservations must be made weeks or even months in advance – but for a quick taste of Gregory Marchand’s dishes without the hassle, try Frenchie Bar à Vins right across the narrow alleyway. The wine bar is for walk-ins only, and features a number of small plates that are perfect when shared with a friend or two. I arrived at 7pm right after the bar opens, and it was already almost a full house!