A sunny table

Early coffees with a kouign-amann and cherry-studded "yaya" en terrasse.

Shell of itself

La Coquille d'Or is said to have been a popular cabaret in the early 19th century.

Place Saint Médard

Café tables and chairs just after a downpour.

Red is for radish

Springtime means radishes, and Paris market stalls are brimming.

Below: with homemade mayo, a twist on the classical French way of eating radishes (w/salt, butter and baguette)

About face

Another of street artist Mr. VOul's striking faces on the butte.

Straw baskets

Baskets for sale on a Montmartre market street.

Bourbon Sours

This no-frills drink, or rather its sibling, the Whiskey Sour, became my go-to in-flight cocktail years ago thanks to a sweet older English lady seated next to me on my way from London to Arizona. She said she "always had one for luck" whenever she flew, and I thought it a great idea. You'll feel like you're flying too after a couple of these. - BPJ

Bar 228 Le Meurice Hôtel
 

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