Regular readers already know I have a soft spot for both Italy and aperos (aperitivos). So if, like me, you have these inclinations, read on! Meriggio is a shop/food stop/bar […]
Author: Forest Collins
Les Bains Bar: A Third Act for a Legendary Paris Location
New York City had Studio 54, but Paris had its own era-defining and decadent club, Les Bains Douches. The location that served as Paris’ first spa in 1885, and counted […]
Duke’s Bar at Westminster Hotel: A Better Bespoke Cocktail
In any busy city, the occasional escape from the noise of daily life isn’t just a luxury, but a necessity. One of the quickest ways to make that break in […]
Café Altitude: Café A becomes an Alpine PopUp in Paris (ends 15 April)
Who doesn’t enjoy a good PopUp? Sure there’s a strong marketing side to this phenomenon, but it seems that everything comes with a healthy does of advertising these days. On the […]
Bar le Forvm: A Paris Cocktail Bar That Stands the Test of Time (reopening) (CLOSED)
Having been on the scene since 1918 (under the Biolatto family since 1931), Bar le Forvm is a Paris institution. Sadly, last year, they lost their lease and were forced […]
Night Flight: A successful cross between a Paris Hotel Bar & Cocktail Lounge
The Experimental Cocktail Club group continues its expansion with one of their latest hotel bars showing up at an historic address. Located in the recently reopened 4 star Hotel Bachaumont, […]
Oogy Wawa: Cocktail Shopping for DIY Drinkers in Paris
The other night I had a minor cocktail emergency. It was 6:30 pm on a Tuesday and I needed three additional shakers, stat. Being so close to closing time, I […]
Le Medusa: Where to get a nicely priced pint + a decent martini in Paris
Raise your hand if you love Mondays! As I suspected: just a few hands up out there in the inter-web world. And, I think I recognize those of you who […]
Friday Five: Brand Ambassadors’ Paris Bar Recommendations
On an occasional Friday, I hand over the wheel to this boozy ship to other interesting and in-the-know imbibers for their thoughts on some of the city’s best bars. This week, […]
Tiger: The Best Gin Bar in Paris
Left bank versus right bank: an age-old Parisian rivalry. I was right, but now I’m left. South of the seine we just don’t get the same kinda cocktail love as […]