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A good dinner and giggles: 5 restaurants to eat with friends

Capital of gastronomy, Paris sees new restaurants springing up all the time… Difficult to find your way around in this myriad of addresses. Fortunately, the editorial staff of Paris Select has selected for you festive restaurants or not for a dinner with friends. Brasserie Pastis With its delicious tropical flavors, its warm tables and its resolutely festive atmosphere, the Brasserie Pastis is the perfect headquarters in the west of Paris. Ideally located on boulevard Haussmann, sister of the Cézanne brewery, this shop won us over a long time. We are therefore particularly happy to learn that Pastis has opened a separate room, La Salle à Manger de Pastis. Perfect for large dinners with friends, birthdays and other celebrations. The menu is signed by Chef Paul Alexandre Laumont. We therefore find his signature dishes, typical of the south: sautéed whole octopus, scallops à la Provençale or the famous lamb chops with a strong juice and rosemary, perfect for lovers of fine meats. To be privatized as soon as possible to celebrate your special occasions in a friendly atmosphere! Brasserie Pastis – 87 Bd Haussmann, 75008 Paris – Café de L'Homme Listed place, the Palais de Chaillot is in itself a true masterpiece, it evokes above all the great hours of Decorative Arts, an internationally recognized architectural and artistic movement and admired. It is here, at the Café de L'Homme, that …

The best spots to party in Paris

Paris is magical and the capital never sleeps for those who like to party. Paris Select unveils the best addresses where to slam with its group of friends, in order to celebrate this fashion week with dignity! - Medellin Paris Among the trendy spots, the ex-Baron, Medellin is the most fashionable club at the moment. And all of Paris flock to it every weekend. On the famous Avenue Marceau, you will discover a caliente atmosphere upon arrival, and a decor largely inspired by Colombian cartels. Credits from the Narcos series that play on repeat, decorations from the Barranquilla Carnival, staff wearing bulletproof vests ... If you are quickly won over by this original setting, this very select club offers anthology cocktails! Revisited sangria, mojito and other signature drinks of the house. 'Joder', 'A Tomar Por Culo', or even 'De Puta Madre'… Potions as intoxicating as each other. The establishment has also thought about gourmets! In the middle of the night, you can enjoy nachos accompanied by guacamole, tacos with…

The most beautiful summer terrace is hidden in La Villette

Like every summer, the curious Parisian is looking for THE terrace where they can spend the hot summer hours while enjoying themselves. Here is one that plays in the big leagues: at Boeuf Couronné, near La Villette, you can enjoy gourmet and tasty cuisine in an atmosphere of exotic charm. Discovery of the most sought-after restaurant in the capital. The Le Boeuf Couronné district (which is also a hotel) has settled in La Villette, one of the most fashionable districts of Paris. Before going to feast on the stylish terrace of Le Boeuf, you can have an exhibition in the park (de la Villette), swim in the pools (de la Villette), see a film at the MK2 (de la Villette): in short, Le Boeuf Couronné is in the ultimate district of Paris: one more reason to run there! The atmosphere Upon entering the restaurant, you are transported to a turn-of-the-century atmosphere, carried away by the elegant charm of the 30s. We owe this distinguished decor to the architect Fabrice Ausset, known for his …

Beauty: Sabrina, the eyebrow fairy that the stars tear off

In this week of parades, the fashion frenzy descends on the capital, accompanied by its beauty codes and injunctions… the most fashionable? The eyebrow ! In 2018, it is beautiful, rich, natural. He wants to emphasize the eye, densify the look, balance the face... Meet Sabrina, the talented hand who officiates at Un Jour Un Regard, the favorite salon of celebrities. ∇ The concept: The eyebrow is the keystone of the face; which guarantees balance and harmony, explains Sabrina, the delicious popess of the gaze who, with Emmanuel, her husband, built Un Jour Un Regard. “It's the roof of the house,” she adds. Through the work of this (not so) minimal element of the face, Sabrina wants to bring her clients to love themselves. This is why his approach, in addition to being tinged with communicative benevolence, focuses on the personality, style, way of life, traits... of those who seek his care. ∅ The lounge: Divided into two lounges and a …

Ceviche variations at Cru, the exhilarating new address of Parmentier

In the heart of Parmentier, where Paris sees itself as a village, has just opened a concept restaurant, with exotic charm, we have named: CRU. As its name suggests, its leitmotif is no-cook fish. Discovery iodine. ◊ The decor Inspired by South America, it honors wood and spikes, here and there, colors in Mexico, patterns in Peru, music in Argentina… In dazzling tones, to bring back the sunny, we eat high perched on colorful stools, in a relaxed spirit in tune with the neighborhood's no-frills atmosphere. → The Raw plate, therefore, we will understand. For now, it is all about fish (but the meat will not be long, we were told). Around the ceviche, creative associations are being built, in perpetual renewal, according to the arrivals, the inspirations of the local artisans, the desires of the cooks. The result: a plate intelligently balanced between acid notes and the roundness of sweetness, a respected product, an astonishing and tasty fish. ♥ The heart The atmosphere, certainly. In the heat …

Our 10 gourmet holiday treats

If there is a time when gustatory madness is allowed, it's now. For a fortnight (one month, for the most sporty), the resorts no longer have a voice in the matter as it is institutionally accepted (just that) that the price must be good. To best celebrate winter pleasures, discover our best addresses for gourmet snacks. ⊗ A butternut velouté with chestnut at Mr Culbuto, the new bistro in the Buttes Chaumont that all Parisian hipsters have stormed since it opened a few months ago. The setting is warm, wooded and intimate: you want to stay there for hours until the snowstorm subsides (…with a little imagination). ⊗ A confectionery of yesteryear at Servant. This chocolatier-confectioner welcomes us to an appetizing shop like a candy box. A true ode to gluttony, this hundred-year-old house offers an impressive range of sweets from everywhere and from all times... Attention, cavities. ⊗ A cheese platter at Rural by Marc Veyrat, at the Palais des Congrès. Where …

3 hours to save your Parisian weekend against and against the month of November

The weather is not looking good, the holidays are looming but only from afar, and the sunlight is scarce... Suffice to say that you have to compete with your imagination to keep your spirits up and enjoy, despite the circumstances mitigating, this sweet life which, ultimately, is our only tangible good (when you think about it). Our three inspirations to spend three delicious hours (at least) in the weekend. ◊ The 3 gourmet hours Have you noticed how fashionable fooding is? How does everyone go about their cleverly crafted little portrait of a lunch that looks more like a tawny canvas than a bib? Well, to fight against this somewhat annoying societal fact (and because an existence without a cause isn't worth it), head to the Thoumieux brewery. Orchestrated by the two-starred chef Sylvestre Wahid, it has all the traditional but chic address you want to have in your notebook. The decoration is opulent without being pretentious: warm and cozy, the atmosphere warms up the guests, who feast on autumn dishes. Mention very…