Last burst of spring

A tree of blossoms in the Marais district.

All in one night

 

Flash downpour, then clear skies and a full moon.

 

Above: celebrating Father's Day at Restaurant 58 inside the Eiffel Tower

 

Below: gliding down the river when the Tower suddenly lit up

 

Chef de cuisine: Thierry Marx

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With an extra special thanks to Sue

Fête des Pères

Today is Father's Day.

Phare dans la nuit, capitaine du navire, contre les vents contraires, tu souris et déposes un baiser sur ma joue endormie....

Private terrace

 

Extraordinary views from a spacious terrace high on the butte.

A simple meal

A delightful part of Parisian lifestyle is spontaneous dinners with small groups of friends. A plus when everyone lives in the same neighborhood!

Above: dinner chez an artist who happens to be a wine expert; starter salad

Below: sunset view from the dining room which also serves as an atelier

Curbside

Tables and chairs placed along the curb create a path for pedestrians.

Serious eating

No clowning around when it comes to the food and natural wines at this restaurant where Paris chefs head on their night off.

Above: Beef Wellington eat your heart out -
foie gras-laced duck breast encased in a light pastry with apple compote maison

Clown Bar

(a former canteen for workers at the Cirque d'Hiver next door)

114 rue Amelot 75011