Small Batch Cocktail & Spirits News from France
Le Gallopin brings back old school glamour with the reopening of their cocktail bar featuring 100% French twists on classics and vintage spirits under the direction of Stan Jouenne. The Gallopin is one of those traditional French institutions that first opened doors back in 1876 selling beer and wine. It then grew into a bigger “American” […]
With a combo of custom cocktails and sustainable practices, Bisou brings a breath of fresh air to the Haute Marais. This sweet little spot is the second establishment under Nicolas Munoz who made his bones with the popular Bespoke bar and restaurant. There is no menu at Bisou and, instead, the friendly staff talks you […]
After the successes of Candelaria, Glass, Mary Celeste and Hero, we’ve come to expect a certain level of both coolness and quality from Quixotic Projects. Fortunately, their latest venture, Les Grands Verres, doesn’t disappoint. Located in the Palais Tokyo, LGV brings a much-needed update to the museum’s restaurant and bar with their Mediterranean inspired food […]
One of the best things about Paris in the Springtime? Terrace time! When it comes to drinking and dining al fresco, Paris has got it going on. And if you’re looking for this season’s new outdoor drinking destination, make a stop into the newly opened left-bank bar and restaurant Marcello. The inspiration for this relaxed and […]
Paris-based beer connoisseurs are familiar with – and fans of – La Fine Mousse. After opening in 2012, this craft beer bar championed the nascent (for Paris) artisanal beer trend and helped create a legion of local drinkers hopped up on hip hops. As their reputation grew, so did their client-base, giving them good reason […]
Since opening last November, Monsieur Antoine has been doing a tidy little business of pulling in the Avenue Parmentier pedestrians for refreshments plus an alternative playlist (think The Growlers, The Strokes, etc.) You might easily amble past the low-key exterior without realizing the liquid goodies that lie within. Inside, you’ll find natural wines and artisanal […]
Even with a centuries long pedigree, punch has quietly endured less popular periods as well as stalwartly suffered abuse from the collage crowd. Fortunately, over the past decade, Punch has resurfaced (with a capital “P”!) to regain a position as a serious drinks category and serve as a source of inspiration on the cocktail scene. […]
Good things take time. So we waited patiently for the creative force behind Little Red Door and Lulu White to open doors of their third venue, Bonhomie, a small plate Mediterranean inspired restaurant, coffee shop and cocktail bar. And it was well worth the wait. The 200 square meter space is bright and chic. It’s […]
As we’re heading into drizzly days and winter weather in Paris, it’s nice to have an address in your back pocket for a place that recalls the sunnier times of 50’s California. And, that place is Bluebird. Bluebird is brought to you by Liquid Corp, the same group responsible for the ever-popular and always-fun Dirty […]
In the very early years of this blog, I made a visit to Mama Shelter where I was impressed by the drinks, as well as the person making them. That was 2009 and the bartender was Nico de Soto. And while Mama Shelter may have kind of lost cocktail cred over the past few years, […]
