For a great sushi meal at a reasonable price, Allo Sushi in the Marais is my favorite spot. The delicious miso soup is close to the real thing (so often the "miso" soup in Paris is just chicken broth). Best of all, the spicy tuna is [more...]

Lou Pascalou hosts a short film night on the first Wednesday of each month, a poetry slam on second Tuesdays, art exhibitions on its walls, and live music on weekends (especially Sundays). But it's also a great space to just meet up [more...]

Opened as the city's first workers' cooperative in 1877, La Bellevilloise is still a center for creative expression in a festive atmosphere. Reestablished in 2005 with a fresh new face-lift, this 3-story, multi-purpose venue with lots [more...]

The Long Hop is a laid-back English-speaking pub just off the Place Maubert, on rue Frédéric Sauton, in the Latin quarter. When the weather is nice, the enormous terrace is open until midnight, making it a great place to people-watch. [more...]

L'Écurie in French means "stable" which just may be what this restaurant space used to be. But it's charmingly rustic and the terrace spills out onto a large corner on the quiet almost-pedestrian rue Montagne Sainte Genviève, just [more...]

The Bombardier is a great place to meet year-round: cozy booths and wooden tables on the inside, on the outside, a terrace where you can watch the sun set over the Pantheon as you sip your brew.

2 Place de Pantheon
5th [more...]

Madrid is only a short plane ride from Paris, but you don't even have to go that far for authentic tapas, sangria, and that laid-back Spanish atmosphere.

Stroll over to Les Piétons ("the pedestrians") tapas bar on the popular [more...]

Au pied de Cochon
6 rue coquilliere
Paris, 1eme
Tel : 0140137700

Note: Mainstream, loud but only decent open 24/7 place (late night munchies)

La Guirlande de Julie
25 place de vosges
Paris, 3eme
Tel : 0148879407
Metro: Chemin Vert
Close to restaurant Ambroisie (Michelin 3 star)

Note: 35-50 euro range, small, formal feminine, very [more...]

The Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots are more than cafés – they’re cultural landmarks. Le Café de Flore was Appolinaire’s HQ, and also a favorite of Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir in their day. Les Deux Magots was surrealist [more...]

This very chic, beautifully decorated cafe overlooks the Louvre courtyard with its famous glass pyramid. Make sure to get a view of the courtyard, whether you sit inside or out on the terrace. Come at sunset for a truly romantic tea time.

Visit the beautifully decorated Mosquee de Paris and then take some time to enjoy a cup of sweet mint tea in the lovely adjoining cafe.

Looking for a place to take your date to dinner? Try Place de la Contrescarpe in the 5th arrondissement. Choose from a variety of lovely restaurants and cafes, each with an outdoor terrace facing towards the fountain which occupies [more...]