Bobo

Bistro des Peintres

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Cute stop-off around Ledru-Rollin, the grand fin-de-siècle interiors and terrace make it a popular choice for locals and visitors to the area. Their food might not be at the same level as other local heavy-hitters, but well-worn classics are French and well done and the staff are friendly! Bistro du Peintre 116 Avenue Ledru-Rollin, 11th… Read more

Paris’ Hammam Steam Baths

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Text: Susie Hollands Image: Ed Porras A popular way of winding down in Paris is to hit the Hammam. It’s a type of relaxing steam bath that was imported here from the Maghreb (North Africa) along with now staple French favourites cous cous and sticky Orientale sweets. You need to bring your own bathing supplies… Read more

L’Autour d’un Verre

Posted on July 28, 2007 by Susie Hollands

All the food is completely fresh from local suppliers and the wine is natural. It’s in a great part of town too, behind Bonne Nouvelle and the Grands Boulevards. There is a warren of streets filled with Jewish traiteurs, Indian musical instrument shops and cool antique stores with odd artifacts. A favourite with… Read more

Le Baratin

Posted on July 21, 2007 by Susie Hollands

A meat-focused (sometimes even offal-focused) menu with a killer natural wine list, this is a very sought after address that even after several years remains very hip with the East Parisian bobo crowd who love the Franco-Argentinian chef, Sra Raquel Caréla. They have an excellent prix fixe lunch menu that is extremely reasonable! Le Baratin… Read more

Luminor Hôtel de Ville

Posted on June 23, 2007 by Susie Hollands

Operating as the Nouveau Latina for many years, this small independent cinema in the Marais has returned to its original name the Luminor Hôtel de Ville – from when it opened in 1914. Its programme focuses on independent cinema with festivals, special screenings, events on offer as well. Luminor Hôtel de Ville 20 Rue du Temple,… Read more