Fraîche From Italy

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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