Brunch, Lunch and dinner: Parisian edition

The last thing the internet needs is another article on tourist guides and must-sees of Paris.
That being said, let me show you a glimpse of what Paris is like for me personally. Having lived in the city for two years, I created a personal list of favorite restaurants and bars. Also, I do not wander around aimlessly in the sixth arrondissement gazing at the beautiful Seine as often as most movies make you think Parisians do.

This list, at most, should be seen as some form of "local" recommendations of brunch/lunch/dinner addresses in Paris from one friend to another.

Café de Flore
Home of the original French philosopher's garde, and favorite weekend hangout of de Beauvoir.  A must, perhaps one of the most expensive Coca-Cola I've had in Paris but apparently one cannot help to pay more to come close to the old Parisian spirit.

Les Deux Magots
Straight across Café de Flore is Les Deux Magots, which also has that typical, classic Parisian bistro atmosphere. Go there to experience that essentially fancy French dejeuner mingle rather than a mind-blowing meal.

Faust
Hidden under the Pont de Alexandre Faust is the perfect place to have a drink or a bottle, joined by friends on a warm summer evening.

At Café de Fleur and brunch at Derrièr

Spring

There's no actual menu:  In their words, they will just make you dinner, all sourced from the Places des Fetes.

Darocco 
I stumble upon this Italian restaurant on my way to Café Kitsune at Palais Royal. Kitch design, waiters dressed in stripes, fresh mozzarella with a picture perfect selling. Order the parmesan entree for a delightful opening act.

Hotel Costes 
Filled with designers, celebrities, editors and models, both sitting at the tables and serving the food. You'll also find plenty of unique almost mystical people,  dressed in a bright green velvet suit, smoking a pipe with a vintage Louis Vuitton travel bag hanging from their chair. Costes is the place to be seen, especially during fashion week.

Chez Janou
Parisian bistro, with good wine. Not a single tourist can be found.

Marlon
Marlon offers us some Californian delights; corn cod, ribs, shrimp tempura, chicken tenders, Oreo cheesecake well-made American classics in the middle of a quiet Parisian street.

Capri
Located on Marché Saint-Honoré and only one street away from our beloved Collette (Saint Laurent boutique in a few months)  This Italian (again) restaurant offers a variety of traditional dishes, but my favorite and the reason of my frequent visit is the Moscow Mule and the fior de latte. 

The Hemingway bar at the Ritz Carton
 This bar was once frequented by the likes of Gary Cooper, F. Scott Fitzgerald and of course Hemingway, and by having a cocktail there you might just experience a little bit of their old artistic pursuit.

Places that are worth mentioning Derriér, Café Mary, Hotel Amour, Ober Mamma and Ralph's.


Bon appétit

WHEN YOU CAN HAVE ANYTHING

Helena, Paris 2017

She doesn't have a ring on each finger, or a big diamond on each ring.
She doesn't wear a gold watch that cost as much as a fancy car.
In fact she doesn't own a fancy car.
She doesn't carry an enormous designer bag.

But she might have a newspaper under her arm.

She might mention Sartre or Foucault in a conversation.  It's her personality that sparkles and nothing else: the signs of intellectual wealth.

 Julia, Paris 2016

She doesn't wear too much makeup just red lipstick for aperos and nights out. Rosé and bread go perfectly together. 

No breakfast just a simple black coffee. 

She read poetry in a bench by the Seine, watching people walk by. 

She wasn't born in Paris, but she's reborn in the city of lights. 

She believes on the Art of dreaming; 

For her life is nothing but a dream and if we are artist, then we can create our life with love and our dreams become a masterpiece of art. 

 Montserrat, Paris 2017