PARIS

DERRIÈRE
There are just no words. The place is a riot. Imagine dining at the weirdest successful artist you know’s home. It is a fully immersive experience without being a fully-immersive experience because I am not about that. But this restaurant is mad in just the right way and so cool that you don’t have to be.
69 Rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris

HÔTEL PARTICULIER MONTMARTRE
So no, I have never slept here, because spoiler alert, I am not a gajillionaire, but finding this secret spot nestled in the most charming courtyard for a glass or bottle of wine and a few too many negronis is exactly the type of energy you need in your life. Also, love the toilets.
Pavillon, 23 Avenue Junot D, 75018 Paris

HÔTEL GRAND AMOUR
The hood is close to the Marais but not exactly. But this joint by one of my favorites, Andre Saraiva is just the right amount of qwerky and fun. Whenever you enter your room, the best music is playing and every song I heard have ended up on a playlist at one of my restaurants. Enjoy the penis statues at the entrance and the vagina carpets in the hallways but most importantly, the price is just damn right. Imagine the energy of Hotel Costes for the price of a Motel 6.
18 Rue de la Fidélité, 75010 Paris

CLAMATO
Most still talk about Septime, the grown-up next door neighbor which some say is still one of the best restaurant’s in Paris but Clamato is actually my go to. Rustic defines not only the style of service, the decor of the joint but also the simple humble nature of just really great food in the right energy and space.
80 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris

CANDELARIA
Yes to a Mexican taqueria and double yes to a secret door in the back that takes you to a bomb bar filled with young people and agave spirits. Put down the baguette and grab a margarita.
52 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris

L'OFFICINE UNIVERSELLE BULY
Buly has been making perfumes since 1803. The store is beyond gorgeous and the experts who work here are patient and know not only everything about the perfumes but also know the best lingerie shops around the corner (don’t know why I felt to include this but it’s a thing). Most interest though besides their perfumes and candles has to be the scented matches. Skip the keychain and magnets and buy these instead as souvenirs for your friends.
6 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris

MIZNON
A Lebanese guys walks into an Israeli restaurant… oh you know how the story goes. But actually, it’s true. Besides the falafel that put them on the map, it’s the vegetables. They are everywhere. All over the restaurant and if super fresh and seasonal. If you are there at the right time, the green beans will take you to another dimension. The cauliflower as well. The fact that I have devoted arguable more than 3 words discussing a vegetable proves my point.
22 Rue des Ecouffes, 75004 Paris






