May the 2nd of 2017

Photos : Shehan Hanwellage

Three years after their first collaboration, @VEJA and @Bleu de Paname team up again to launch two pairs of VEJA X BLEU DE PANAME. On Thursday the 18th of April we’ve celebrated the launch of the collaboration at our store Centre Commercial, rue de Marseille. The evening was a full success, also thanks to our partners Deck & Donohue, Wild and the Moon, Dodo Cookies & co, cool DJ Sims and to BLOW PRJCT for the hip-hop performance.

Photos : Shehan Hanwellage

Yesterday the Parisian Concept Store Centre Commercial celebrated the Launching party of Holubar and the start of the exclusive pop-up in their boutique from the 15th of November until the 29th of November ! Last night was all about great vibes, cool music and tasty drinks, putting the spotlight on the latest collection of Holubar including their jacket of the collaboration with the Italian brand The Editor, which will be sold in France exclusively at Centre Commercial.

Photos : Shehan Hanwellage

Last night the Elegant, Wild and Vibrant hotel Renaissance République celebrated their first birthday! For this special occasion they recieve Kouka, Sifat, Erell, Ernesto Novo, and Ezk for a street art performance, dedicated to WWF. During the night, guests could also watch « by R » painting in live a hudge golden tree on the facade of the hotel, in a black room there was sessions of light painting with re one, and a live music set by Elvinci&Co. A great way to discover this beautiful hotel, located at 40 rue René Boulanger, Paris 10e.

Photos : Shehan Hanwellage

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Set atop Generator Paris in the bohemian 10th Arrondissement – opposite Oscar Niemeyer’s iconic French Communist Headquarters and just a few steps from Canal Saint-Martin and Buttes-Chaumont Park – Khayma has unrivalled views of the Sacré-Cœur, with an incredible perspective of Montmartre.

Khayma offers a range of signature and classic cocktails, an exciting menu inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, all to enjoy with a unique view of the city. Be sure to join us and secure your view over Paris. We’ll see you soon.

The name itself derived from the Persian word for ‘tent’, Khayma is adorned with a stylish awning that will ensure whatever the season, you can enjoy your surroundings.

Photos: Shehan Hanwellage

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Last Tuesday, Bim threw a gourmet party with friends and guests at Flesh Canal Saint-Martin. This new barbecue hot spot is one of the new Bim’s partners, the reference application to get instantly a table in the world’s best restaurants, even those usually fully booked. A perfect occasion to discover the new functionalities of the app, and to taste the amazing pulled-pork tacos, tasty ribs or stuffed eggplants with a warm welcome : an exclusive cocktail, Bim on the rocks!

Photos: Camille Zerhat

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Jägermeister threw its very own Halloween party at the hotel Renaissance Republique.

Hope you had your mask on & bottomed up your Jäger cocktails which gave you goosebumps.

Photos : Shehan Hanwellage

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For one month, Vice invaded the 11th district bar La Riviera, entirely reinvented for the occasion.
It’s now known as “Le Repaire Jägermeister”. Come and watch the football matches with the party harders.
If you’re lucky enough you might even find their secret place.
So from June 9th to July 10th you’ll have Free Shots served by 2008 style inked babe, Vice Parties and Soccer Match… What could you ask for more?

Le Repaire Jägermeister/ Vice
2, villa Gaudelet, 75011 Paris
http://bit.ly/VICESecretRoom

Photos: Shehan Hanwellage

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Last Friday night, we threw a sunny lavish Loft Party at Grant’s whisky pop up!
For the occasion we brought friends along on stage, Dope djs sets by Jan & Margaux and  Megaforce and a sweet live by gorgeous Clara Luciani.
A gnarly spot by the Canal Saint Martin, loads of barely underaged cuties, cool kidz, drunk friends and the 10DAYS team wasted as F.ck (thx to them by the way Jan, Jane, Hugo, Shehan, Victor) … A hell of a night
(Sorry Guys, we couldn’t invite everybody due to the spot lack of capacity, that’s a rain check)

Photos: Hugo Comte & Victor Malecot

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A few days ago, one of the most iconic bar (/Exoticism temple/ vintage shop)  in town- Le Comptoir Général-  celebrated its reopening!
The occasion to discover the amazing brand new interior design, which will take you out to your self from the Caribbean islands to Japan or the Great North. The master piece… an amazing Saint James rhum bar inside a gigantic pirate galleon.
Great atmosphere, amazing cocktails and dancing all night on Ariel’s dj set …

le Comptoir Général
80 quai de Jemmapes 75010

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The notion of a long boozy lunch is about as Australian as a game of cricket on Christmas. In Paris, however lunchtime has a well-observed time frame of 12.30-14.00pm. So when friends from home come to visit they are often shocked to find they are being shown the restaurant sortie well before the sozzling has started. Luckily (or perhaps not so for the establishment) I can now direct them to Haï Kaï; the hip new Canal-side restaurant that opens its doors from 10am til midnight, 6 days a week.

Haï Kaï (a reference to a form of traditional Japanese verse) is the new venture by the fabulously diverse threesome, chef Amélie Darvas (ex Bristol, Meurice, Ami Jean), foodie/wine connoisseur/photographer Gaby Benicio and comedian/interior decorator Elsa Kikoïne.

Don’t be fooled by the tagged-up façade – the sleek, light-filled interior is all hardcore normcores sipping Chablis and eavesdropping on the open kitchen. Indeed Haï Kaï has all the elements of a successful bobo hangout with its Scandi design, delicious, light, innovative flower-topped dishes and peonies on the counter in as many shades as there are styles of Nike Air Max under the tables.

Darvas serves up ever-changing dishes that are equally as stunningly on the palate as they are on the plate. We devoured our delightful prix-fixe lunch menu (€17 for two courses or €23 for three), which included a serving of juicy tender pork with the most incredibly moreish mustard mash, line-caught mackerel and a mouthwatering coconut lime crème brûlée, while basking in the sun filled room overlooking Canal Saint Martin.  Beautiful, unpretentious food, in a stylish, welcoming space – Haï Kaï is indeed a welcome addition to the canal-side community.

What can I say? You had me at Haï.

Emerald Bond (author of www.agoodforking.com)

Haï Kaï
104, quai de Jemmapes Paris 75010
+33 9 81 99 98 88
metro: Jacques Bonsergent, Goncourt, Colonel Fabien
haikai.fr

Sometimes life doesn’t turn out the way you planned it. Sometimes, you grow up, land the 9 to 5 job like you’re supposed to and realize you’re nowhere you wanted to be. Or maybe you like what you do, but you find yourself daydreaming of giving it all up and opening up your own restaurant in Paris. It takes balls to do something like that.

And in the case of former métro-boulot-dodoers turned Parisian restauranteurs Salomée Vidal and Jérémie Kanza, they’re the kind of balls you eat.

What usually gets thrown into a bed of spaghetti noodles or threaded onto Yakitori skewers at your local Jap is now a stand-alone commodity at the first of its kind, self-named restaurant Balls on rue Saint-Maur.

The all-balls menu (or if you’re on the prude side, the politically correct word in French is ‘boulette’) is dedicated to 5 different recipes, four of which are meat-based (beef, lamb and pork of French origin or chicken from Belgium) and one vegetarian (eggplant and chickpeas).

Salomée and Jérémie, who each grew up with a mutual affinity for boulettes, devised the menu themselves, using traditional family recipes and tested out new ones, highlighting international flavors.

The balls come in servings of 5, nestled in a bed of the homemade sauce of your choice (tomato- or yogurt-based). Melded together with bread crumbs and egg, the grilled meatballs are firm on the outside, soft and moist on the inside and properly seasoned and spiced.

Perfect for group feasts, order one of each flavor to share, and raid the varied collection of sides, including lentilles with feta and courgette, mashed sweet potatoes, mushroom risotto, creamy polenta or a crunchy salad of endives and citrus fruits.

The beef version livened up with flat-leaf parsley and onions was dignified of its bestseller status, particularly when enrobed in the tomato sauce, which we sopped up dry with the accompanying crusty baguette slices. A side of the mashed sweet potatoes made for more dipping pleasure.

We also tested the tasty lamb balls, laced with cilantro and pine nuts and more suited to the creamy yogurt herb sauce. The mushroom risotto was just right as a rich, filling complement.

The drink menu is short and sweet, composed of natural wines, craft beers and original ‘Balls’ cocktails.

Stop in for the economical lunch menu at 13,50 euros which includes a bowl of balls, sauce, a side and soft drink, or opt for the 8-euro meatball sammy made with tomato sauce, herbed butter and roquette.

The place is already packed for dinner, so be sure to call ahead and reserve. If not, get your balls to go.

And in what might be a surprisingly bonne nouvelle for the dudes in Paris, it turns out chicks dig balls, or at least that’s the impression you get when surveying the compact resto filled with tables of cute girls, happily indulging in the round delicacy (while probably comparing them to yours).

So go on, grow a pair and give Balls a try. At the very least, we can credit the place with giving a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘Eat my balls’ — pun intended.

Balls
47 rue Saint-Maur
75011 Paris
Métro : Rue Saint-Maur, Saint-Ambroise, Père Lachaise
Open from 12 pm to 2 pm and 8 pm to 11 pm Tuesday through Friday, and 8 pm to 11 pm Saturdays
Phone : 09 51 38 74 89
Website : http://www.ballsrestaurant.com

Article: Stéphanie Holmes

The rest is a mix of “there’s kale in it” dishes and some fattening Frenchie food, like the aligot & saucisse de morteau (basically, a potato/cheese purée with sausages). Which was what my American fellow ordered, despite his claims about his new diet: “Did you know that drinking beer is basically just sipping sugar?” Don’t try that line of thinking with aligot!, I thought.

Every single detail in this place seems to be imported from a hip street in Melbourne (where the owners are from) and it is very cosy indeed: great coffee, high-fiving waiters and polished decoration. The bread comes from the bakery next door, “Du pain et des idées.” Their baker, Christophe Vasseur, was sitting right next to me–a friendly table, no? The sign outside announced: “Great food and sexy chefs.” The open kitchen was a good way to check in, but I came home smelling like crispy bacon.

*We shared the same big table, so he would not mind me reporting some of his words.

HolyBelly
19 rue Lucien Sampaix, 10e
8-16 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
10-18 Saturday-Sunday
Without a reservation, don’t bother trying to get a table on Sunday around 1 p.m.
http://holybel.ly/

Article : Claire Nouy/ http://lescaptures.com/

For starters, it’s a satisfying diversion from everyday bistro grub that your mom or any cookbook dummy could make. It’s a great takeout option when you don’t feel like cooking and want to eat at home or on the go. And it has special absorption properties for last night’s alcohol in the form of grilled, meaty protein, marinated veggies, creamy sauces and fluffy pita or Lavash flatbread to sop it all up.

The only downside is after eating said meals, you often go home with a food baby and the subsequent need to unbutton your jeans and take a catnap on the couch for digestion.

Leave it to two pretty, savvy French-Armenian women to introduce their lighter yet equally flavorful interpretation of eastern Mediterranean dishes in the form of appetizing mezzés at their appropriately named Canal Saint Martin outpost, Mezz.

Following in the street-food footsteps of its neighborhood brothers from other mothers (ie., The Sunken Chip, El Guacamole, etc.), Mezz is your new sidewalk Canal cantine, with minimalist modern décor, plenty of sitting room for crappy-weather days and menu prices that won’t pressure you into prioritizing whether you should indulge or skip it and save your bar money.

Compose your meal according to your hunger on a scale of one to four mezzés chosen from five categories of homemade dips, savory Phyllo pastries, assorted salads, meatballs and marinated mini brochettes.

Co-owners Nairi Kurdoghlian and Laurie Afar will be your friendly hosts, guiding you through their street food universe composed of both classic and revisited dishes alike, including their shared favorite, the Taboulé Oh La La, a traditional green tabouleh recipe, or their invented Boeuf Graffiti, a Phyllo pastry stuffed with beef, melted Halloumi cheese and piment d’Espelette.

They’ve also downsized gut-heavy falafel sammies to bite-size portions and emphasize the power of the ‘boulette’ with zingy beef meatballs prepared with fresh herbs, onions and allspice or chicken meatballs made with mint, lemon and roasted pine nuts.

If you’re a perpetually indecisive eater, choose one of the composed mezzé combos that let you taste around the menu, or if you’re with a group, order Le Grand Mix for sharing.

Greek yogurt with custom toppings, Portuguese Natas and fresh fruit round out the menu dessert-wise, while the drink list includes bottled Greek or Armenian beer and a small yet quality wine selection. Detoxers can drink bio Løv Organic tea, house lemonade, or the Tan, a salty yogurt-based Armenian specialty drink.

With Nairi’s formal training at Ferrandi and Laurie’s expertise in restaurant management, the duo hopes to make Mezz a lasting enterprise, with plans to continuously update and expand the menu (pita sandwich-lovers, be patient), host themed soirées and basically become a canal-side fixture for exotic meals without frills — just simple, tasty Middle Eastern cuisine made from scratch and served in a bright, welcoming atmosphere.

Our verdict ? Let the street-food phenomenon continue.

Mezz
53 Quai de Valmy
75010 Paris
Métro : République, Jacques Bonsergent, Goncourt
Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday (soon to be open on Sunday)
Phone : 09 67 37 00 62
Website : www.mezz.fr

Article : Stéphanie Holmes

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 Go there for a night when you want to rub shoulders with industry types, fashion hounds, laidback locals and fun-loving bobos who are all bored with the same-old same-old spots in its genre.

The tented wraparound bar brings back nostalgic memories of les vacances and is manned by friendly buddies of co-owner Adrien Boissaye. They’ll pour you whatever you need to get yourself back into Paris-mode, whether it’s Corsican beer, organic wine or legit mixed drinks made with top-quality liquors, and they’ll do it all with a smile, putting away your fears of elevated egos despite the high altitude.

 

If you get there early enough (the sooner the better), there’s plenty of space to grab a table and a seat on any of the refurbished chairs, benches or cozy couches, and the industrial structure is softened by kitschy-chic déco, ample plant life and relaxed tunes. You almost feel like you’re escaping to the next Hollywood film set with a panoramic view of Paris, coupled with an easy ambiance for a chilled night out with your crew or a casual tête-à-tête.

Throw in some small plates of pata negra (Iberian ham), Lozère veal tacos and the upcoming addition of mini burgers and New-York-style lobster sammies to tide over your tipsy hunger pangs, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for a 7th heaven hangout on the 7th floor of a nondescript office building in the otherwise hit-or-miss Oberkampf area.

If you feel like splurging, reserve a table at the cozy indoor restaurant (one level below) for a 42-48 euro tasting menu concocted by chef Benoît Dumas who changes it up daily with provincial-inspired dishes served tapas style — special mention for the hand-cut potato crisps topped with slices of perfectly seared tuna and spicy mayo and the Sunday beef ribs paired with seasonal veggies and hand-cut fries. With the resto’s NYC ambiance to counter the Parisian skyline above, the equation for seamless seduction is complete : Full stomach + 360° view of Paris + drinks = high potential for post-dinner coquetry.

Don’t be discouraged by the falling leaves and cold weather creeping its way in because there are plans for a huge fireplace on the terrace (for heating and wood-fired pizza-making purposes), outdoor heaters, fleece blankets and the addition of a bar on restaurant level with a carte de cocktails that will be sure to provide you with all the boozy warmth you need to survive until the beaux jours return.

Article : Stephanie Holmes

Le Perchoir
14 rue Crespin du Gast
75011 Paris
Bar open Monday through Friday from 4 pm and weekends from noon
Restaurant open Wednesday to Saturday; Sundays for lunch and dinner (Reservations only : reservation@leperchoir.fr)
Métro : Ménilmontant, Rue Saint Maur
01 48 06 18 48
Website : leperchoir.fr

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I had always assumed that Philadelphia cheese (and Bruce Springsteen) came from Philadelphia.  I was wrong on both counts. I had also assumed that a philly cheesesteak actually contained Philadelphia cheese. I, thankfully, was also wrong about that.  And I had definitely assumed that if anyone were ever to make a philly cheesesteak in Paris, it would probably be “frenchified” in the same way as curry, tacos and sushi (which bizarrely does often actually contain Philadelphia cheese).

And boy was I wrong about that.

Following in the footsteps of other Parisian food trucks, the always delicious, ever-popular mobile burger joint Le Camion qui Fume’ has set up a stationary restaurant that serves, amongst other things, a phenomenal philly cheesesteak.

Freddie’s Deli – the charming, laid-back, all-American Belleville eatery – opened its aqua blue doors last month, and despite the August exodus, has had a steady stream of patrons ever since.  But, with a sandwich’ menu offering fillings like homemade pastrami with choucroute and thousand island dressing, shredded pork with guacamole and spicy cheese, tuna fillet with chipotle and crudités, and parmesan aubergine gratin with smoked cheese – I am not at all surprised.

I had the Freddie from Philly cheesesteak (with the spice it up option’) – fine slices of perfectly cooked entrecote steak nestled in amongst a mélange of diced, grilled peppers, onions and aubergine, topped with a spicy chipotle mayonnaise and replete with melted provolone which oozed in stringy goodness out the sides of a light, soft crust hoagie.

It was unbelievable.

And then there’s the Goodman – which should really be called the Greatman – with its high-rise stack of pickled-on-premises pastrami, cornichons and American mustard lounging in between slices of rye bread from boulanger extraordinaire Gontran Cherrier.

What’s more, there is Brooklyn lager in the fridge, refillable soda on tap, coleslaw and Tyrells chips on the side and a washbasin to wipe that cheesy provolone grin off your face.

Oh and did I mention they do an oreo cookie cheese-cake, with a ridiculously dense cream cheese oreo filling, a thick oreo base that will break your plastic fork and a mini oreo on top? It would have been rude not to.

I do love a good food truck – there is something thrilling about finding the next location, waiting in the inevitable line and braving the elements for a stand out, stand-up burger.  But when cheesesteak and cheesecake are served up with comfortable chairs, speedy service and refillable iced tea, the immoveable feast at Freddie’s Deli is pretty appealing too.

Emerald Bond (author of www.agoodforking.com)

Freddie’s Deli
22 rue crespin du gast, 75011 Paris
Tue – Sun: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
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The Anglo/Frenchie crew has dropped anchor in a small yet spic-and-span space on rue des Vinaigriers, with counter service and three family-style picnic tables inside for those who can’t wait to dig in. Crisp white-tiled walls, bright lighting and servers wearing nautical-stripe shirts give it a distinct seaside feel reminiscent of your last vacation or the one you’re waiting to take.

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Choose from three varieties of poisson including hake, yellow or black pollock, all battered and cooked to greasy perfection with that crunchy texture on the outside balanced with a steaming flaky interior. Make it a menu with the obligatory “chips” (thick-cut the way they should be and in generous portions), mushy peas (a purée of peas garnished with fresh herbs that goes surprisingly well with the rest), and a fizzy English beverage (Ben Shaws Cream Soda, Vimto, Lilt, etc.) or beer to wash down your mouthfuls of crispy, salty indulgence.

Other interesting menu choices include fish nuggets — monkfish cheeks coated in the signature house breading, fried English sausages, the “Chip Butty” — aka a fry sandwich (yes, you read that right), and side items that are apparently de rigueur to accompany your British grub : house tartar sauce and vinegar-marinated onions and eggs. We didn’t try the eggs, but there are jars of them lining the back wall, if that should help strike your fancy… Or raid the jars of English bonbons below, if you prefer sweet over sour.

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Of course, you can’t eat fish and chips without the necessary condiments, so make sure you dress it all with malt vinegar and ketchup to marry the flavors correctly.

Listen, you’ve gotta get your minimum two servings of fish per week in somewhere, and it’s already better for you than a kebab, so go get your fast-food fix at The Sunken Chip, and tell yourself it’s in honor of the newborn Prince.

The Sunken Chip
39 rue des Vinaigriers Paris 75010
Open Wednesday to Saturday from 12 to 2:30 pm and 7 to 10:30 pm, Sunday from 12 to 6 pm
01 53 26 74 46
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSunkenChip
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSunkenChip

Article: Stéphanie Holmes

 
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Never been to Brooklyn? No problem. Get a hefty slice of cheddar over your dog, and all you need to know is that it’s the neighborhood known for its cheesy New York accent.

If you’re a chili-lover, go for the Manhattan. You’ll need a little comfort food if you ever encounter the cold New Yorker, who makes the stereotypical Parisian seem like a docile puppy in comparison.

The Coney Island will satisfy those with a need for sweet-tasting amusement in the form of an onion confit that goes perfectly with the tangy relish and might encourage hot-dog eating contests with your buddies.

And last but not least, if you’re more of a traditionalist, you can order up the New York with a generous scoop of sauerkraut on top that’s like the American version of choucroute garnie.

If you’re not a dog person, you also have a selection of bagels, fresh-squeezed fruit juices and an ecstasy-inducing dessert spread, including apple crumble, carrot cake, double chocolate cookies, donuts, and decadent muffins, among others. Did we mention the self-serve ice cream machine?

With both locations in the 10th, the Hutch House of Hot Dogs is a convenient snack option before hitting the bars on the Canal or a late-night reprieve from partying, as it’s open til midnight.

It’s a miniscule yet charming spot with red walls and one white that’s covered in abstract illustrations by a laidback Dutch dude and graphic designer named Gino who lives around the corner. You also have the signature toy robot on the edge of the counter with an empty brewski under his arm, one of three bottled Brooklyn Brewery beers you can order to go with your grub.

So skip the sad, generic fast-food alternative of two Knackers and Emmental microwaved in a stale baguette, and hit up Hutch’s for kosher beef from a trusted butcher in Le Marais, pillowy buns and a smattering of authentic condiments to choose from that will leave you panting for more.

Hutch House of Hot Dogs 2
3 rue Sainte Marthe
Open 7 days a week from 11 am to 4 pm and 6 pm to midnight
01 42 47 07 36
Website : www.hutchhotdog.com/

Article : Stéphanie Holmes

See also:  Hutch House of Hot Dogs 1 / 63 rue du Faubourg St. Denis 75010

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You will find refreshments at Camille’s pump room, mostly wines from her friends vineyards. Camille used to work at Inaki’s places -le Chateaubriand and le Dauphin- and then at le Mama Shelter, just the time needed for her address book and her fascination for wine to grow and…to find the right place to open her boutique.  Camille has designed her Buvette just like an annexe to her own salon and it is full of regular customers, who come several times a week to taste the daily “vin au verre” selection and bite into some Aubrac dry sausage.

You can take away your bottle, but no doubt you will be happy to enjoy your drink along with some beef ham or big white Spanish beans if you ever find a place to sit. The place is usally crowded and people just stand at the bar– the greatest place to chat with the patronne.

La Buvette
67 rue Saint Maur
75011 Paris
Open Tuesday-Thursday ( 17:00-22:00), Friday (11:00-15:00), Saturday-Sunday (11:00-22:00)

article: Claire Nouy http://lescaptures.com

 

 

Photos: Antonin Borgeaud

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Take, for example, its unrivaled liquor list with 80 different types of rare, aged whisky as well as tequila, gin, rum, bourbon, etc. that you can order straight up in three different volumes. Or you can play it sage with a drink from the original and varied cocktail list concocted by Ludo, the owner (also of the nearby Le Cannibale Café), in collaboration with a veteran bartender from Experimental.

Try the Solera Sour made with whisky, sherry, anise maple syrup, lemon, orange and egg whites or the signature Joséphine with yellow chartreuse, calvados, lime, absinthe and grapefruit zest. They’re a steal at 10 euros each. If you’re more of a wino, choose from any one of the quality reds or whites stored in the cave below the transparent dance floor, and soak it all up with a plate of house fries or crusty baguette aux céréales with charcuterie and Manchego cheese (or any of the inventive small plates available) so you can make it a late-night affair.

With modern and cozy decor, you can post up in the front room at one of the high-top tables or sip your poison at the bar. For a more intimate feel, slip into the back, where there’s a second bar, more tables, and the dance floor preceded by the sounds of reggae ska and rock mounting as the night wears on. Those with nicotine cravings can satisfy their needs in the fumoir hidden behind a mirror in the wall.

A word to the wise, the bar is partnered with the neighboring tattoo parlor Le Sphinx. If you’re having any ideas about getting yourself inked, make your decision before you begin liquor tasting. Although, even if you do wake up with whats-her-name forever engraved on your shoulder, you can be relieved to know that the tattoo salon is hygienically sound, the artists are pros, and you get cardmember access to Monday soirées at Joséphine filled with Trap muzik, hip hop and dancehall beats, guest bartenders and 20% off the entire menu. Hey, it’s better than a cheap hangover from a bad night in Pigalle any day.

Joséphine Caves Parisiennes
25 rue Moret 75011 Paris
Métro : Couronnes or Ménilmontant
Open everyday from 6 pm to 2 am
01 43 38 59 88
http://www.cafejosephine.fr
http://cafe-josephine.tumblr.com

article: Stéphanie Holmes

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That is until I found myself polishing off a bottle of Lacrima di morro d’Alba whilst devouring mouth-wateringly fresh mozzarella di bufala at restaurant/cocktail bar CERVO.  Opened only 2 weeks ago by Sardinian Francesco Puddu, who previously worked at Grazie, CERVO brings simple, fresh Italian produce to a delightfully quaint little corner of the already gastronomically blessed 11^th arrondissement.

With its flower embellished tables, wood clad bar, dangling light installations and the token deer antlers that seem to be adorning every hip restaurant wall these days, CERVO makes for a chic and charming little oasis from the bustling streets.

The menu is short and simple, think caprese of amazingly soft buffalo mozzarella with coeur de boeuf tomatoes and homemade pesto, cannolo of prosciutto stuffed with ricotta mousse on a bed of fresh rocket, risotto with clams and homemade pasta.

Go there for a Campari cocktail and a bite of antipasti, or like us, go there for a cocktail, some wine, some food and some more wine, and leave with your top button undone and a big smile on your face.

Emerald Bond

(author of www.agoodforking.com)

CERVO
47 rue Saint-Maur 75011
Métro: Rue Saint-Maur
Tel: +33 7 61 09 46 94

Cervo

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Set in the lively Paris 10th, Le Galopin is the local neobistrot you have to check out.
Raw stone walls and old windows overlooking the charming Place Sainte Marthe … when the place is giving you an authentic bistro feeling, the cuisine surprises you with its intriguing flavors and textures combinations.
Romain Tischenko, ex Top Chef 2010, offers you the perfect balance between simplicity and creativity though an exciting experience : his seven courses degustation menu. Between deconstruction of traditional cuisine, market-based products from some of the best French producers and a bit of japanese inspirations, the menu changes every night, depending on his mood.
To match the food, good organic wines from indie winemakers, all served by Romain’s brother Maxime, in a friendly service and good atmosphere.
We would recommend making reservations 2 weeks in advance, foodies have already taken up residence there.

Le Galopin,
34, rue Ste.-Marthe, 75010 Paris
Tues-Sat, dinner only.
01 42 06 05 03
http://www.le-galopin.com/

Claire Kail.

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When you come in, the first thing you’ll notice is the atmosphere that Anna, Rain and Stella created in this human-sized space. A trendy clientèle are usually gathered around communal tables and mismatched furniture, reading magazines while listening to 80’s english pop.

Then, when you’ll have a look at the menu, you will inevitably feel better, no matter what. Homemade “soups-of-the-day”, almond butter and feta cream sandwiches, mashed avocado on toasts, carrot cake, traditional scones… all washed down with homemade lemonade, Chai Latte, LSD (latte, soymilk and dandelion-infused honey), or their quality coffee specially roasted by Custom.

Be careful though, the Aussies make you feel so at home that once you’re inside, it’s hard to leave.

TUCK SHOP
13, rue Lucien Sampaix
75010 Paris

Article : Claire Kail.

 

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Le Coq is inspired by the Andy Warhol Factory in terms of its creative warehouse vibe and furniture, but to remind us that we are still in Paris, the posters on the wall show figures from Parisian pop culture, like Catherine Deneuve or Carla Bruni. Cocktail lovers in the area will enjoy the menu, which has its roots in French heritage: Absinthe based cocktails or a new version of Kir Royal. For the music, le Coq brings together the tradition and glamour of the French “chanteuse” with the brash energy of the NY underground music scene–jazz and Serge Gainsbourg along with some Grace Jones and Parisian Disco. Santé !

Le Coq
12 Rue du Château-d’Eau 75010
Facebook Page 

Article: Ruben Nataf

photos by Addie Chin

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Maybe it’s the quirky vibe at this canal-like oasis, but Parisians seem to let their hair loose and their wine flow more easily near Canal Saint Martin. As if there weren’t already a million hip reasons to come here, L’Épicerie Musicale just gave us one more on Quai de Valmy. Away from the daily Parisian hustle, this one-month-old spot makes for a tranquil Italian tesoro. You might feel like you ventured to Venice as the breeze sweeps off the water into this épicerie over the bridge. Here, a bubbly French and Italian staff welcome patrons warmly and their musical chit-chat fills up the place. Vibrant retro and pop art deco pleases the eyes, but to please the mouth try their carpaccio salad, paninis or tasting platters of cold cut meats and cheeses. The gourmet zest and charm of Italy oozes with freshness… and just as impressive as their wall of wine is their wall of vinyl records. To treat the mouth and ears equally, eat to the soundtrack of 1940’s jazz as the staff takes turns manning the turntables. Please your palette while the records spin but for sure you will be back again!

Location:
L’Épicerie Musicale
55 Bis Quai de Valmy
75010, Paris
Metro: République, Goncourt, Jaques Bonsergent
Tuesday-Sunday 9h-21h00
07. 62. 62. 27. 38

Article: Monica C.

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Oh and FYI, Inaro means “I cultivate” in latin. So go cultivate friends, and see happiness grow.

Inaro
Open Tuesday-Wednesday 6pm-1am, Thursday to Saturday 6pm-2am, Sunday 5pm-9pm
38 rue René Boulanger 75010 Paris
09 83 07 92 52
www.facebook.com/Inarosarl

Article & Photos: Alexandra Remise

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Meet Helmut Newcake. Thanks to this “deli-patisserie,” gluten-free has never looked sexier, and tasted yummier either. Everything is gluten-free, so you finally have an excuse to ask out that hottie with the raging allergies. Order some pastries to eat along the banks of the Canal, or sit down, stay awhile. Helmut has a beautifully lit veranda to lunch on and a few nice armchairs for lounging around with a coffee and a pastry. Service here is decidedly sweet and the place is rather dreamy (what’s with those mysterious feathers dangling from the ceiling?). For lunch, the kitchen offers a choice of two daily specials. Good luck trying to snag a coveted spot for Sunday brunch, which features a complete menu including scrambled eggs, salmon, and a stack of glutenless pancakes. Ten Days tried a hearty cod parmentier and a chicken/noodle stir-fry. The plates are good, but let’s be honest, we really came for dessert.

The charming couple of owners, one half an ex-pastry chef of Lenôtre, stock a pastry case that is pure eye candy, overflowing with financiers, cannelés, éclairs, tarts, and cupcakes, all baked in-house, and a fondant au chocolat that goes down smooth and hits all the right spots. So how do they do it? Most desserts are stripped down to the barest ingredients, but substitutes of chestnut, rice, quinoa and corn flour prove that gluten is overrated anyhow. There’s also a pantry/epicerie, whose shelves are lined with healthy, gluten-free products like cereal, pasta, soba noodles and organic tea. But why not be a little bad while you’re there? These baked goods are so good they’re barely legal.

Location:
36, rue Bichat
75010 Paris
09 82 59 00 39
metro: Goncourt, République
open wednesday through saturday from 12.00pm to 8.00pm
sunday from 10:00am to 6:00pm

Article: Felix V

helmut newcake

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The setting is decorated with retro-deco vintage furniture from the grandmother of the owner – cute tables, mismatched chairs and soft cushions make it a perfect place for the lovers of the romantic nostalgia, though that’s not the only thing the place has to offer. The menu includes two revised breakfast options - “breakfast in town” (toasts, muffins, jams …) and “breakfast in the country” (special bread, honey, plates of cheese and bacon…), a savory brunch served on weekends, rich assortment of homemade drinks and tasty dishes that differ daily, depending on the mood of the “birds”… Every time you come something has changed because here you are at home.

The huge panoramic windows are perfect for people-watching while offering a view over the neighborhood and letting the place stay enlightened despite the dark floral wallpaper. The ambience is very relaxed and unassuming, the mixed crowd consists of children who scribble, Asian bloggers, young people working on their computers and Americans who gather for  a milkshake du moment. One could definitely stay here for hours without noticing the time passing, while flipping through the pages of the offered antique books or sipping hot chocolate from the family porcelain.

By creating a delicious and light cuisine in a trendy rustic-chic atmosphere the owners show us how to enjoy simple pleasures of  Parisian life. The place is one to watch out for summer days, because who knew one needs so little for happiness?

La Chambre aux Oiseaux
Open from Wednesday through Friday from 9:30 to 18:00, and on Saturday & Sunday from 10:30 to 18:00.
48, rue Bichat, 75010 Paris
Tel.: 09 81 54 54 38
www.lachambreauxoiseaux.tumblr.com

Article: Anna S.

La Chambre des Oiseaux

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Do one thing, but do it right. The guys of beloved canteen Le Cambodge are sticking to that mantra with Le Petit Cambodge, which follows in a line of concept restaurants popping up based on one signature dish. The charming staff at this new joint is set to make bo bun—that perfect balance of hot and cold, sweet and spicy, tangy and savoury—the latest food craze. We’re talking about a delicately complex blend of fragrant herbs, crisp vegetables, crunchy fried spring rolls, and that incontournable, pungent nem sauce. The menu at Le Petit Cambodge also has shrimp chips, a nice sampling of Asian beers, a few exotic desserts, and even some vegetarian options for that one crusty bobo-bio buddy. Fast, easy, and relatively inexpensive, this is the place to go for canal-goers needing to satisfy their noodle cravings. Maybe you’ll catch the Ten Days in Paris crew scarfing down a bowl of salty goodness…

Text & Photo: Felix V

Location:
20, rue Alibert
75010 Paris
01 42 45 80 88
metro: Goncourt, Jacques Bonsergent
open monday to saturday from 12pm to 3pm and 7.30pm to 11.00pm

Bo Bun

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