Walking the dog Wednesday

Out for a stroll in Saint-Germain.

Frites Friday

 Proof that happiness is hand-held... One frite at a time.

Above: fries topped w/house truffle mayo and parmesan shavings

PATATE

36 rue Saint-André des Arts 75006

 

 

 

Table Tuesday

Optimistic despite still-chilly weather.

 

Sit-down Saturday

 

 

A vine-draped terrace where wine flows and time slows.

 

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Mocha Monday

A warming café crème on the Left Bank, served with a kiss.

 

Window Wednesday

A night gallery calls from the street.

 

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Gallery hopping in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

 

When: November 6, 2025

Starts: around 6:30 PM

Why: C'est Paris!

Where: begin at rue des Beaux-Arts, rue de Seine, and side streets

 - Meet the artists -

 Then squeeze in at LA PALETTE CAFÉ (43 rue de Seine) to recover - BPJ

 

Tasting Tuesday

 

Amlou in Paris.

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Paris’ love affair with the croissant has just taken yet another detour. The “Croissant Amlou,” a modern fusion pastry that's essentially a classic French croissant au beurre spread and/or filled with amlou, started as a nutty dream that's now gaining traction. The traditional Moroccan/Berber nut butter is a simple, nutrient-dense spread made from just three or four ingredients:

1) Roasted almonds (often Beldi variety from the Atlas Mountains) for a toasty, earthy base, 2) Argan oil (culinary-grade, cold-pressed from kernels in Essaouira) to provide richness and a subtle nutty depth - distinct from the cosmetic version used in skincare, 3) Honey (typically orange blossom from Souss) for natural sweetness, and 4) A pinch of sea salt for zing.

The result: a smooth, creamy paste with an almond-butter-like texture but with a unique, slightly floral, aromatic profile from the argan tree’s oil that takes the coffee/tea+pastry experience to new heights. - BPJ

Maison Gazelle

160 Boulevard Saint Germain 75006

 

Floral Friday

 

Waiting to be joined by a special friend at Café La Palette.

Furstemberg Friday

 

The tranquility of Place de Furstemberg on a summer day.

 

 

Matching Monday

Color coordination on Place de Furstemberg.

 

Theater Thursday

Place de l'Odéon

Above: the Odéon-Theater de l'Europe announces its new season

Flore Friday

 

 

The iconic Café de Flore, Rive Gauche, on a June day.

 

 

Sipping Saturday

 

 Wickedly delicious chocolat chaud starts the day at Café de Flore.

 Saint-Germain-des-Prés

 

 

Art walk Wednesday

 

 

 

Once again an evening of gallery hopping in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

 

When: June 5, 2025

Starts: around 6:30 PM

Why: why not?

Where: rue des Beaux-Arts, rue de Seine, and side streets

 - Meet the artists -

 

Saturday sighting

 A blackbird is spotted at this Left Bank café, where buttermilk chicken is the plat du jour.

 

Window Wednesday

 

Visually rich, high quality editions of coffee table books:  art, architecture, design, photography, pop culture.

 

Taschen

2 rue de Buci 75006

Sit-down Sunday

Your corner is ready.

Art walk

 

 

Gallery hop through Saint-Germain-des-Prés and immerse yourself in timeless charm.

And maybe a spot of champagne.

When: this evening

Starts: around 6:30 PM

Where: rue des Beaux-Arts, rue de Seine, and side streets

 - Meet the artists -

 

Saint Patrick d'Irlande

 

 

Picasso bust of Dora Maar looking rather green today.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

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Some favorite Irish pubs in Paris to lift a glass:

Le Galway Irish Pub

Brady's Irish Pub

Corcoran's Irish Pub

The Harp Bar

O'Sullivans

Murphy's House

- Check for info and opening hours -

Floral Friday

 

 

Vibrant colors inside a Left Bank florist shop.