From the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, I think I spotted the perfect Parisian terrace. It overlooks the Champ-de-Mars. ...
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Savy – A Traditional Brasserie with Style and Taste
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 meaning his ...
Le Berkeley
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 ...
Raphael Hotel – The Perfect Place for a Classic Cocktail
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 the weather is good, the roof top ...
Room Service at the Bristol Hotel
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 she loves ...
The Bristol Hotel
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 fabulous. As we received the keys to our room, ...
