From the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, I think I spotted the perfect Parisian terrace. It overlooks the Champ-de-Mars. ...
Restaurants
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 ...
Le Grand Colbert
Because it’s so easy to find a delicious meal in France, I tend to choose restaurants based on décor, ambiance and occasion.One of my favorite dining spots is Le Grand Colbert in the second arrondissement. Readers may recognize the name, Le Grand Colbert was featured in the film Somethings Gotta ...
Café Constant
This afternoon, I lunched with my good friend Cécile. Blog readers may recall her daughter’s charming display of chestnuts posted last September.
Cécile and I met many years ago. She worked for a French production company at the International Film Festival, which was hosted in Chicago. She is a ...
