Tag Archives: 75010

Le Verre Volé

March 8th, 2010 | Posted in Paris Eating

Le Verre Volé is a shoebox-size wine bar along the banks of the Canal St.-Martin. Its name means “the stolen glass.” I don’t know about the missing stemware, but I can attest to having lost many other things at this joint, including my natural wine virginity.
Colorful tables are crammed into a space that’s likely smaller than your [...]

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Le Cantine de Quentin

February 17th, 2010 | Posted in Casual Wine Bars, Cheap & Cheerful

52, rue Bichat, 75010. 01 42 02 40 32.
Open for lunch Tues–Sun. Closed Mon.
I love bringing visitors to the Canal St.-Martin. This waterway in the 10th Arrondissement has in recent years become a magnet for hip and artsy Parisians. Good cafés and restaurants have been popping up around the water’s edge, and edgy boutiques for clothing [...]

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Chez Michel

January 7th, 2010 | Posted in Charming Bistros

In a city with so many incredible restaurants to try, repeat visits are a sure sign of love. Until this week, I could count on one hand the places to which I’ve returned more than three times: Spring, Frenchie, L’Avant Comptoir, Le Baratin and the crêperie Josselin. Chez Michel, the Breton bistro near Gare du Nord, [...]

Also tagged in: affordable, Breton, Brittany, Chez Michel, menu, prix fixe, supplements, Thierry Breton | 3 Comments

Edible Advent: Dec. 11

December 11th, 2009 | Posted in Whatever Else

Today’s challenge as part of the Edible Advent Calendar:

Can you name this treat?
Leave your answer (product/location) in the comments section below. The reader who has accumulated the most victories by December 24 will receive an edible Christmas present from me. I’ll keep your guesses hidden until the answer is revealed tomorrow on Budget Travel, then I’ll publish the [...]

Also tagged in: affordable, balloons, Canal Saint-Martin, Edible Advent Calendar, outdoors, picnic, Pink Flamingo, pizza | 14 Comments

Edible Advent: Dec. 5

December 5th, 2009 | Posted in Whatever Else

Today’s challenge as part of the Edible Advent Calendar:

Also tagged in: bakery, bread, Canal Saint-Martin, Christophe Vasseur, Du Pain et des Idées, Edible Advent Calendar, pain, pain des amis | 6 Comments

Rosalito: proceed with caution

July 21st, 2009 | Posted in Thumbs Down

This week brought the opening of Rosalito, a tapas bar that (on paper/screen) has everything going for it:

Foodie pedigree (same owner as Da Rosa)
Sweet location (near République and the Canal)
Sidewalk terrace
Sangria

I tried it out on Friday night with a pack of hungry and curious friends. But before revealing anything more, I need your opinion:

poll [...]

Also tagged in: Da Rosa, food, new, Paris, Rosalito, tapas | 7 Comments

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