Alliance
restaurant
Now two star Japanese-French fusion cuisine by Chef Toshitaka Omiya. Very attentive service but not too much. Fall in love with petit pois here.
Paris.
Coming soon.
Boulangerie Utopie
bakery
My personal all time favorite baguette in the world! Also famous for their black sesame pastry. Plus located in my favorite neighborhood.
Caveau de la Huchette
culture
THE jazz bar featured in Lalaland. Used to be right under my bedroom so could hear them every night. Solid group. Could be crowded; too hot in summer
Chez Gladines Saint Germain
restaurant
My now go-to place for cassoulet basque. Such a good treat when it is freezing outside! Also have a few other locations.
Crêperie de l’Île Saint-Louis
restaurant
Cute place for solide crepe on this very tranquil island.
Galerie Kreo
culture
Located in the gallery corner of Saint Germain. Specialized in contemporary design, sculpture, and interiors.
Grains Nobles et Plus
restaurant
IYKYK place. Course style traditional french cuisine with massive wine list.
Haikara Kissa Coffee
cafe
Newly opened cafe from Haikara brand. Amazing specialty coffee, music selection, and sound system.
Ha Noi 1988
restaurant
I lined up 2h for pho... Would not do it again but it does taste good!
Laurent Dubois
shop
My go-to cheese shop around the neighborhood. Run by MOF cheesemaker with several shops around Paris!
Le Clown Bar
restaurant
Their veal brain is too famous that it's not a hidden gem anymore. Either way if you could get a reservation take a try!
Maison Aleph
La Maison d'Isabelle
bakery
The famous croissant place. Recommend if you are nearby - the line moves fast!
off-campus coffee-shop
cafe
One of the very few cafes in paris that's laptop-friendly. I think they also host lectures and other intellectual activities that worth checking out! Foods & drinks are just meh.
Oriental Bowl
restaurant
Might be the cleanest restaurant on this street if you want to escape from kebab. Good falafel & burger.
팔도PALDO
restaurant
Ok korean food in the area. Went for hangover cure... Kind of worked but not really.
Ritz Paris Le Comptoir
bakery
Bakery of Ritz Paris. Super good madeleine and mille-feuille. Classic french pastry, might be too sweet for some though. Another store located next to the hotel. This one is a good energy boost after Le Bon Marché
Shakespeare & Co. Café
cafe
One of the few laptop friendly place in paris, but no wifi (and bad signal). Also do check out the actual bookstore!
Square René Viviani
culture
Little park in the neighborhood. Sometime packed with tourist groups, most of the time good place to chill.
Wistaria
cafe
Paris branch of one of Taiwan's most renowned teahouse (紫藤庐). Also have hand-picked traditional Chinese pastries that are absolutely delicious. Laptop-friendly. Reservation recommended on weekend.
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