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Taokan, the high-end canteen that puts Chinese gastronomy in the spotlight

In an intimate and elegant setting, Taokan revisits the classics of Chinese cuisine by injecting a healthy dose of modernity and creativity. Installed on each bank of the capital, the place confirms its status as an institution and promises an exceptional culinary experience. It's hard to do well in a city with so many Chinese restaurants, and yet… Taokan did it! An indisputable reference in Chinese gastronomy, its two addresses are nestled in Saint-Germain des Prés and near Saint-Honoré. Neat, chic and uncluttered, the place prides itself on an elegant decoration that contrasts with the folk boui-bouis that we are used to seeing. Ebony tables, comfortable beige armchairs, soft lighting. Immerse yourself in this zen and cozy atmosphere, the Parisian hubbub seems far away. And it's more relaxed than ever that we are about to take this colorful culinary journey! Traditional Chinese specialties revisited in contemporary creations With several rooms open to the kitchen, the configuration of the place allows us not to …

10 cozy restaurants to invite your mother to lunch

If you forgot Mother's Day this year, you only have one solution left to make up for it: take your darling mom to the restaurant! Paris Select unveils 10 welcoming restaurants that will do just the trick… Follow the guide!– If she likes French cuisine, chic and refined: Le Laurent Mythical restaurant in the heart of the Champs-Élysées garden, Le Laurent is a true reference in high gastronomy. The cuisine of the new Chef Justin Schmitt aims to be more gourmet, contemporary, colorful and this reveals delicious dishes to be enjoyed in a sublime neoclassical setting. At the moment, you can sit down on their bucolic terrace, a real haven of peace where calm and voluptuousness reign… With its impeccable service and intimate atmosphere, the Laurent is undeniably one of the most select restaurants in the capital. Laurent, 41 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris. 01 42 25 00 39 – If she likes American cuisine: Renoma Café Located on Avenue George V, the Renoma Café Gallery presents itself as a …

10 restaurants with a cool atmosphere to dine with friends

Let it be said, during confinement, one of the things we missed the most was certainly dinners at the restaurant with friends! The very ones during which we let loose, we let go of all the stress of the week and we exchange the last gossips… To celebrate the post-lockdown reunion with your favorite squad, here are 10 restaurants with a very good atmosphere. – Masha Freshly revamped by Michel Martiniani, the Masha displays sublime spaces mixing colors and materials with great accuracy. Two-tone striped floor, marble bar, velvet armchairs, designer arch and hyper-romantic floral carpet… As soon as you enter, the tone is set! At the bottom of the steps, we discover with wonder a magnificent Japanese garden in the middle of the 'Jungle Groove' and 'Tokyo Jam' rooms. In a friendly atmosphere, you can then enjoy delicious cocktails – or detox juices pressed by the minute! – that you eat from morning until evening continuously, have brunch or even party with friends… Having become a real HQ for some, the Masha invites …

Our 7 favorite restaurants on the Left Bank

Cradle of high gastronomy, Paris is full of restaurants, each more hyped than the next. Attracting passing tourists and all of Paris with their know-how and culinary excellence, they are scattered all over the capital. Zoom on our favorite addresses on the Left Bank side. Alcazar Located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-prés, Alcazar restaurant is THE trendy place. In a friendly atmosphere with its mottled decoration and its flowery garden-like interior, you will enjoy homemade duck foie gras, beetroot chutney, salmon tataki with smoked salt, ginger, cucumber or even aioli. small seasonal vegetables accompanied by its poached egg. Something to satisfy all palates! Also, the restaurant organizes a "love night" every Saturday from 22 p.m. where you can dine accompanied by burlesque dancers, a DJ and live singers! Alcazar, 62 Rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris. 01 53 10 19 99 Les Éditeurs Like an ode to the neighborhood in which it nestles, near …