Month: December 2019

Gaming clubs in Paris: The best places to discover

This time, that's it, winter is setting in. The days are getting shorter, getting colder and all means are good to stay chilling at home. Finally, you can also decide to put a little spice in your daily life. by discovering the new gaming clubs that open every month in the heart of the capital. Gambling clubs long banned in Paris If you have the impression that there were very few clubs and casinos allowing you to play poker in Paris, it is quite normal. Indeed, a French law simply prohibited any casino from setting up within a radius of 100 kilometers around Paris. With the exception of that of Enghien-les-Bains. A decision that was taken to avoid disturbances to public order. A new law since 2018 Since January 1, 2018, a new law has allowed gaming clubs to return slowly but surely to the capital. However, there are several rules to follow scrupulously! For the government, it...

Christmas log: Our selection to enhance your New Year's Eve

the famous Yule log… This is THE culinary tradition that you cannot escape during the end-of-year celebrations. We then reveal a selection of the most beautiful creations of the pastry chefs! Watch out, you're going to have fun! The Lutetia yule log The tastes: Imagined by the Pastry Chef Nicolas Guercio, this pretty Art Deco Christmas ball takes up all the elements of the magnificent hotel. A prestigious Yule log thanks to its marquetry style rings and forged irons of the Marquise... A gourmet creation that perfectly combines rosé champagne mousse and creamy grapefruit. Just like the raspberry confit and the crispy puffed rice, raspberries and grapefruit zest. The price: €105 for 6 to 8 people. Where is it found? At Lutetia, 45 Boulevard Raspail, 75006, Paris. The log is on sale until December 31 by reservation only (48 hours minimum) on 01 49 54 46 00. Possibility to taste it on the Tea Time menu in individual format from …

Where to enjoy the best caviar in Paris?

Synonymous with celebration, caviar is a delicacy that is enjoyed with pleasure during the holidays. This noble product immediately gives an air of refinement to all meals... To offer you this little luxury and spruce up your Christmas table, here are the 3 favorite addresses of the editorial staff. Prunier Prunier is a century-old house specializing in caviar. It was in 1921 that Émile Prunier discovered the abundance of sturgeons in the French rivers of Gironde. He then offered an alternative to Russian caviar, and created a production entity, thus becoming the leading producer of French black gold. Four years later, he inaugurated his eponymous restaurant "Prunier" on avenue Victor Hugo, in Paris, and thus made the capital the world center of caviar. Mosaics evoking crustaceans and wavelets, punctuated with marble and mahogany chairs. With its Art Deco setting, the Prunier restaurant can boast of being classified as a historical monument. Over the years, it has become the essential address for Parisian gourmets. In addition to their incredible fresh caviar, we also enjoy Balik salmon, …

LOUP, the trendy canteen where all the top Parisians meet

LOUP is the trendy canteen where you can find all the Parisian gratin just a few steps from the Louvre. The brasserie welcomes you in an atypical decor, slightly offbeat. As soon as you enter, the tone is set at LOUP with the pretty rotisserie that immediately catches the eye of the curious. On the walls of the two rooms, we discover a decoration that gives pride of place to animals. Light fixtures in designer spheres, mixed with a few touches of vegetation scattered here and there. The wooden benches give a very friendly look to the setting and contrast with the leather chairs. This is the canteen of happiness! On the plates, LOUP offers homemade dishes from fresh products, sourced directly from the best producers. À la carte: vegetable lasagna, risotto, duck breast with raspberries, shoulder of lamb confit… As well as a fine selection of meats and fish that will delight the hungry. The rotisserie section will delight gourmets and chef Eric Teyant has thought of everyone. In effect, …