Paris may not be famous for its beer, but this is changing. It now boasts several new craft beer breweries, both in the city and the suburbs, including the Paname Brewing Company (which also operates as a bar/restaurant) in an enviable location next to a canal.
The style is very 'New York' (brick walls, long bar, high ceilings), the food is upmarket pub fare (steaks, pizzas), the beers are good (and relatively cheap), and the terrace at the front is definitely a major bonus. It's enough to make you forget wine altogether.
This part of Paris is somewhere I regularly spend time. There are two art house cinemas on either side of the canal, and great walks - or cycle rides - up to the Parc de la Villette and beyond. Indeed, if you've got time to spare, I thoroughly recommend the ride alongside the canal all the way to Meaux (around 50km away), the home of brie cheese!
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The "St. Genevieve Library" in Paris is a university library anyone older than 18 can access for free by getting a membership card. It's alive & active!
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"Shakespeare and Company" is an English-language bookstore in Paris, right next to Notre Dame! I love coming here for an hour or so to take in its charm...
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"Doll House" in Paris is an atypical erotic shop. Specialized on very original lingerie, the ladies that run it since '05 are really helpful. Don't be shy!
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"MOKUS Pizzeria" is not the cheapest pizza in Paris, but it can certainly be considered one of the best. I like it for the quality & the informal setting.
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"Au Metro" in Paris is a French Basque restaurant I go to when I'm in need of carnivorous energy -- their steak tartare is truly the best in the city...
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"Le Bistrot de Longchamp" in Paris has an amazing positive atmosphere. I recommend visiting this small Portuguese restaurant on Tuesdays & Fridays...
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"Venus sur Cour" in Paris is a special, hidden erotic shop that's unlike others. This one has actually a fascinating selection of antique sexual objects...
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"Les mots a la bouche" is an LBGT-themed bookshop in Paris. It's nice and quiet. I strongly recommend you drop by -- you will discover interesting things.
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"La Belle Iloise" in Paris, next to Les Halles, does top quality canned fish . I very much like tuna & sardines and how they even have fish sandwiches...
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Cafe "Nomade" is based in an ex-tapissier. It's a perfect morning stop-off ofr a combo of filter coffee, pressed juice and a croissant or pain du chocolat.
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Music Avenue Paris is my local soul/funk/hip-hop specialist. The place has been going since 1995 and every year they really celebrate record store day!
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Entering "Le Silence de La Rue" in Paris you fall silent yourself, in awe of the copious racks of cataloged vinyl & merchandise from indie to rock...
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