Small Batch Cocktail & Spirits News from France
Quick Take: le 1905 is a hidden Paris cocktail bar with a cute terrace, fumoir and shabby chic decor above a busy, trendy neo-bistro Back in the day, early adopters of the cocktillian lifestyle felt quite comfy in the prohibition-style “speakeasies” that reintroduced the public to craft cocktails – but over time, this particular type […]
Maria Loca 31, boulevard Henri IV 75004 Paris Maria Loca has been open for a few years and is located close enough to Bastille to be convenient, but far enough to take it out of the regular tourist fray. It’s small, quirky and casual with a laid-back vibe and friendly staff. The first time I […]
Sherry Butt 20 rue Beautreillis 75004 Paris 2005, NYC: Audrey Saunders opens the Pegu Club at a time when gin has fallen out of favor and makes a significant impact on the classic cocktail revival, playing a role in revitalizing an unfashionable spirit and providing a playground for many a good barman who subsequently move […]
Les Souffleurs 7 rue de la Verrerie 75004 Paris I love Summer- time. And, I don’t mean the season (which is nice as well). I’m talking about Gershwin’s soulful number from Porgy and Bess which was playing in this dingy little joint when I entered. Even if I don’t always love the cocktails in my […]
Curieux Spaghetti Bar 14, Rue Saint Merri 75004 Paris Tel : 01 42 72 75 97 Okay, I was attracted by the website. Under the heading “Ask my barman” reads: “classic martini.” I assumed that meant they know how to make a martini. But, the night I went apparently that meant “just TRY and ask […]
