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Flor Restaurant

ahapa — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 08:53:02 +0000

Flor, in Borough Market, comes with serious credentials; after all, it’s the long-awaited little sister to the Michelin-starred Lyle’s. Its ground-floor wine bar doubles as a bakery, already known for its sourdough; supplies are limited, so invest in a loaf on arrival. Stools—reserved for walk-ins—line the window and marble counter, which overlooks the kitchen (tiny is an understatement; even four chefs seems a squeeze). Up a spiral staircase, the dining room is surprisingly calm, with a double-height ceiling, bare brick walls, and petrol-blue banquettes.

Le Servan

ahapa — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 19:05:34 +0000

Le Servan—a tiny bistro located in Paris’ 11th arrondissement—is run by chef Tatiana Levha and her sister, Katia Levha. With only 38 seats available along with a few stools in the bar, Le Servan has a welcoming and homey atmosphere featuring modern decor and large windows.

Infusing references from their childhood in France, Hong Kong, Thailand and the Philippines, the Levha sisters offer a worldly, contemporary take on quintessential French cuisine at Le Servan. It’s a spot not to miss when visiting the City of Light.

Septime Gift Shop

ahapa — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 19:02:44 +0000

A Parisian restaurant serving up haute-cuisine without the pretention.

Septime may regularly rank as one of the world’s best restaurants, but it carries with it none of the stuffiness of its counterparts. Housed in an unmarked street-level building in the 11th Arrondissement, and furnished with wooden chairs and tables, the restaurant has made a name for itself on the back of an unpretentious menu featuring sustainably-sourced ingredients in unusual combinations.

Graphic designer-turned-chef Bertrand Grébaut is part of a younger cohort of cooks keen to throw off the shackles that sometimes constrain traditional French cuisine: Lobster with wild strawberries and poached egg in hay broth have both featured on the (frequently changing) menu.

Eiffel Tower

ahapa — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 16:41:06 +0000

The Eiffel Tower is to Paris what the Statue of Liberty is to New York and what Big Ben is to London: the ultimate civic emblem. French engineer Gustave Eiffel—already famous for building viaducts and bridges—spent two years working to erect this iconic monument for the World Exhibition of 1889.

Because its colossal bulk exudes such a feeling of permanence, you may have trouble believing that the tower nearly became 7,000 tons of scrap (it contains 12,000 pieces of metal and 2,500,000 rivets) when the concession expired in 1909. Only its potential use as a radio antenna saved the day; and it still bristles with a forest of radio and television transmitters. Given La Tour’s landmark status, it is equally hard to believe that so many Parisians—including arbiters of taste like Guy de Maupassant and Alexandre Dumas—initially derided the 1,063-foot structure. (De Maupassant reputedly had lunch in the tower’s restaurant every day because it was the only place in Paris from

which the tower wasn’t visible.)

Gradually, though, the Tour Eiffel became part of the city’s topography, entering the hearts and souls of residents and visitors alike. Today it is most breathtaking at night, when every girder is highlighted in a sparkling display originally conceived to celebrate the turn of the millennium. The glittering light show was so popular that the 20,000 lights were reinstalled for permanent use in 2003. The tower does its electric dance for five minutes every hour on the hour until 1 am.

Walt Disney Fest

ahapa — Sat, 05 Oct 2019 16:20:40 +0000

Inspired by Rome’s Arch of Titus, this colossal, 164-foot triumphal arch was ordered by Napoléon—who liked to consider himself the heir to Roman emperors—to celebrate his military successes. Unfortunately, Napoléon’s strategic and architectural visions were not entirely on the same plane, and the Arc de Triomphe proved something of an embarrassment. Although the emperor wanted the monument completed in time for an 1810 parade in honor of his new bride, Marie-Louise, it was still only a few feet high, and a dummy arch of painted canvas was strung up to save face. Empires come and go, but Napoléon’s had been gone for more than 20 years before the Arc was finally finished in 1836. A small museum halfway up recounts its history.

The Arc de Triomphe is notable for magnificent sculptures by François Rude, including The Departure of the Volunteers in 1792, better known as La Marseillaise, to the right of the arch when viewed from the Champs-Élysées. Names of

Napoléon’s generals are inscribed on the stone facades—the underlined names identify the hallowed figures who fell in battle.

Babalou Hotel

ahapa — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:02:31 +0000

With its purple facade and small pavement terrace, it is hard to miss Le Babalou on the rue Lamarck, one of the main streets winding down from Sacre-Coeur. Le Babalou specialises in fine Italian cuisine, offering a great choice of authentic pizzas and fresh pasta dishes, all prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Desserts are no less authentic, featuring some delicious favourite Italian sweet treats such as homemade tiramisu and panna cotta. Le Babalou’s interesting interior is reminiscent of a living room complete with patterned wallpaper, well-stocked bookshelves and a fine collection of lampshades, making this a great spot to feel immersed in the area.