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Bouillon Racine, the confidential broth of the Chartier brothers

Located between the Latin Quarter and Odéon since 1906, the famous Bouillon Racine by the Chartier brothers presents a superb Art Nouveau style. Immersion in this place classified as a Historic Monument… Bouillon Pigalle, Chartier or even Julien, it must be said, for a few years the broth (ancestor of Parisian breweries) has been on the rise! But in the capital, the one that stands out is none other than Bouillon Racine. Perpetuating the unique atmosphere of Paris in the 1900s, one is first of all seduced by its magnificent decor made of fretted woodwork, bevelled mirrors, opalines, marble mosaics and other glass pastes. As for the stoves, it is Alexandre Belthoise who is at the helm of the famous Parisian institution. For 15 years, it has been offering flavors that play subtly between contemporary French cuisine and traditional dishes. Made from fresh products and renewed with the seasons, they are 100% homemade since the only ones that are not made in the kitchens of the house are those of carefully chosen partners: the Parisian Escargot and the artisan...

Privé de Dessert: the trompe-l'oeil restaurant that shakes up the codes

For several years now, Privé de Dessert has reigned supreme as the king of trompe-l'oeil dishes. Building on their success, the brand has opened a second Parisian address, a stone's throw from the Marché d'Aligre... Privé de Dessert is a trompe-l'oeil restaurant that offers dishes that look like desserts, and pastries that strangely resemble dishes. It has been fooling thousands of gourmets for five years now with its playful dishes. In this cozy restaurant with modern decor, the floating island turns out to be pasta with very regressive truffles, the cone of churros is nothing but a portion of fries and the spaghetti carbonara, a lemon meringue pie. Dishes as tasty as they are original! This gastronomic visual deception has moreover seduced more than one, since, victim of its own success, the Sephora Nahon and Sophie Journo brand opened a second address in the 12th arrondissement last June, after their first table, at Pigalle. A generous kitchen, homemade recipes with fresh products combined with attentive service, this is the winning combination of this original concept that …