I love traditional brasseries and Savy is one of the best! Located just off Avenue Montaigne, the food, decor, staff, and ambiance are outstanding. I was introduced to Savy by a dear friend who works nearby. He affectionately referred to it as his canteen. That is to say, his cafeteria…
I had lunch with a friend and former classmate Sylvia at Le Berkeley, just steps from the Champs-Elysées and next door to Christie’s auction house. This fabulous restaurant has been here for nearly a century, but one would never know it from the sumptuous décor of Pierre-Yves Rochon. Rochon also designed the…
I have always heard the Raphael Hotel is a great place to go for cocktails, so I decided to check it out. The Raphael is on avenue Kléber, just steps away from the Arc de Triomphe. The Bar Anglais on the ground floor offers a warm, cozy atmosphere. But, when…
One of the best things about staying in a hotel is room service. What could be better than having a sumptuous breakfast and hot coffee brought to you in the morning? Room service always seemed so extravagant and over-the-top. But, after listening to a girlfriend tell me all the things…
Upon our return to Paris, we checked in to the Bristol Hotel. I have always loved this hotel, occasionally stopping in for a cocktail or lunch when I was a student at Christie’s just up the street. This was the first time I stayed as a guest and it was…
That night, after touring the countryside, we headed to the restored Orangerie for dinner. I cannot tell you how nice it was to stroll across the grounds at dusk to the understated, yet extremely elegant dining room. Everything from the gentle flames of the fire, to the warm greeting at…
I began my blog in 2008 as a fun and creative outlet to share musings about my time in Paris, the things I love, making the most of your travels, and how to bring everyday France into your everyday life—no matter where you live.
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