Sometimes a magic operates in Paris.  Such a night happened when I walked into a restaurant near my apartment and started chatting with a couple of fabulous Parisians, who would become fast friends.

After an incredible meal and even better talk, Annabelle and Cédric mentioned that I had to have a cocktail at Tiger, one of the best bars in town.  So off we Uber-ed to the 6e arrondissement on rue Princesse, also named“street of the thirsty” by locals (you figure out why).

My “Breakfast Paris”, a cosmo type of drink, arrived with toast and jam!

We made our way to the bar where mixologist Toni recognized my local friends and
went about mixing some of the most spectacular cocktails I’ve ever tasted.

Here gin is the specialty, but everything you order is simply unique.

Toni was busy making a drink from a – literally – smoking teapot!

If you find yourself in Paris and want to taste some of the best cocktails in the world, Tiger must be at the top of your list.

Cheers!

By @AnnickCity

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Tiger 

13 rue Princesse 75006, Paris, M Mabillon

+33 1 84 05 81 74

Open Monday – Saturday 18:00 – 2:00 / Closed Sunday

Living and working in Paris for a month, I discovered a few steps away from my apartment in the Marais what is possibly the best coffee in all of Paris!

Waking up in the morning I take the Passage Sainte-Élisabeth, a green alleyway behind a church which opens onto rue Dupetit-Thouars.  Fondation Café nests in a closet-sized space, and yet roasts my café-crème to absolute perfection!

A few tables are laid outside, allowing an immersion into the daily lives of my Parisian neighbours.

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Fondation Café 

16, rue Dupetit-Thouars 75003, Paris

Open Mon – Fri 8:00 – 18:00 / Sat – Sun 9:00 – 18:00

Paris is certainly the mecca of excellent food, but sometimes the best culinary experiences are found when one is willing to step outside familiar paths.

Such a delightful meal was found that way, at a very small, almost shady restaurant in the ethnic part of the 9e arrondissement in Paris. Coming out of metro station Saint-Georges, my senses were already awaken
by various foreign savoury smells.  Walking downhill on Rue Notre Dame de Lorette, my friend Michael had promised a revelatory experience at Le Pont de Yunnan, and delivered exactly so.

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A few years back while strolling in the artsy district of Montmartre in Paris, I stumbled upon a unique art gallery, Carré d’artistes, of which I would become a lifetime fan and patron.

The concept is simple:  affordable yet original creations by local artists, all sold in a square format at fixed prices.  One may acquire a small painting for the modest sum of 75 Euros, the larger pieces going for higher prices.

Several artists offer their work in different square sizes.  The result is a modern art gallery offering
original work by emerging artists, at affordable prices.  What’s not to love?

Better yet, the concept exists in many cities worldwide, including Paris and Montréal.

By @AnnickCity

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