Jules and his bistro-hopping adventure

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In taste, look and spirit, Jules is a true bobo. A mixture of different genres has given him an open spirit, and a thirst for knowledge; he wants to know everything, to learn everything, and taste everything! Faced with this thirst for life, Jules often wanders around the old bistrots “à l’ancienne”, where you happily share a table with strangers or have friendly chats with the owners at the end of service. Amongst these kinds of places, Le Pantruche is without doubt one of the most beautiful that Jules could find.

This restaurant hidden away between Pigalle and rue des Martyrs is the perfect little Parisian bistrot, showcasing its original features: a grand bar, spotty mirrors, wooden tables and chairs… Le Pantruche, which was slang for Paris in 1835, is friendly and lively, as much in its atmosphere as in its food, and the head chef Franck Baranger whips up a short but varied menu of traditional French cuisine.

So, what’s on the menu? How about confit of roast veal in verbena with minted peas, Pollock with crispy smoked bacon and beer and onion mousse, or even soft-boiled eggs, Spanish omelette and siphon chorizo? What, didn’t we tell you? Le Pantruche is a gourmet bistro after all! Come on you amateurs!

Good to know: The menu changes regularly depending on the chef’s inspiration and what he can get in the local market, so don’t be disappointed if they aren’t serving the delicious dish you had last time that you so loved, it will be back soon!

Open Monday to Friday from midday to 2.30pm, and from 7pm to 10.30pm.

Le Pantruche
3, rue Victor Massé
75009 Paris
France
T.: +33.(0)1.48.78.55.60
lepantruche@gmail.com

Jules loves a bit of Japanese tapas!

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If Jules was ever exiled, he’d head straight to Japan without a shadow of a doubt; to go to a country this refined, where the food is as delicious as it is… Jules gets butterflies just thinking about it! As a bit of a fan of raw fish dishes, he loves wandering the streets of Paris in search of a real Japanese dining experience, and, totally by chance, he found a super place in his cherished 9th arrondissement… on rue Richer.


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At Kiku, after taking a table which, although not much to look at, is as cosy as can be, you’ll learn that the chef Kyoichi Kai, having worked in Tokyo, Sydney and London, decided to set up shop over in Paris. Here, he allows his Parisian patrons to taste some proper Japanese tapas, the minutely detailed, carefully crafted bite-size pieces of heaven. They are so good that Jules will happily help himself to two or three more than he should!

As for the side dishes, you’d be crazy not to try the salmon Sashimi with hot sesame seed oil, and obviously the restaurant also offers things like miso soup and other types of sushi. For dessert, its virtually impossible for our beloved Jules to resist the call of the green tea ice sorbet. It’s a real delicacy that he’d devour by the bucket load if he could!

A big + : Bluefin tuna has been banned from the Kiku. Why? Because it’s an endangered species which has no place on their menu.

35€ set menu: 2 starters and 2 main courses.
Open every day from 12pm to 12.30pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Closed Sundays.

Kiku
54-56, rue Richer
75009 Paris
France
T.: +33.(0)1.44.83.02.30

Jules is a fan of the Boot!

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Mamma mia! But what is that? Virgin olive oil, polenta, Italian wines, sundried tomatoes from Apulia, fresh Ricotta, not to mention the almond milk and the Cosenza figs… A paradise for all who cherish the tastes from ‘the boot’! Jules, an admirer of Italian cuisine, doesn’t hesitate to take il suo amore to RAP, a fine Italian delicatessen which has been transformed into a chic restaurant.

At the moment, you can taste a seasonal vegetable Strudel, prawns seasoned in black truffle oil, or a tart of aubergines in basil, or fillets of sole gilded in Parmesan. Of course, after your meal, a shopping trip the delicatessen is necessary so you can leave with thousands of products to eat!

RAP, the Italian restaurant, welcomes you from Wednesday to Sunday, afternoons and weekends.
The Delicatessen is open Tuesday, 10.30am to 1pm and 3.30pm to 7.30pm and on Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am to 8pm.

RAP – Delicatessen and Italian Restaurant
15-24, rue Rodier
75009 Paris
France
contact@rapparis.fr

Jules loves trattorias!

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Ah Italie. Jules would sell his soul to have some Italian origins, because in his eyes, Italians have all the class, the style, and the charm, and of course that beautiful sing song language. Being the true dandy Parisian that he is, he dreams of having these qualities (you have to remind him that actually he has all of them!). So to compensate for his misfortune at not being Italian, he spends as much time as possible in trattorias; these are the real deal, just like the ones you used to find in Italy. His destination of choice at the moment? Il Circolo, the totally new Italian restaurant in the 9th arrondissement.

A few years back, Jules met Olivia Silberstein, who, after a year spent in Venice as part of her studies, decided to return to Paris to open up her own establishment, built in the image of the country she fell in love with. She teamed up with Luca, the founder of the famous Pizetta de l’Avenue Trudaine, and so the adventure began!

Open since the 24th September, Il Circolo hits the nail on the head: neat decor, contemporary cuisine, and a casually chic atmosphere. Jules loves meeting his closest friends there and spending the nights drinking Spritz (the famous Venetian cocktail), before gorging himself on prawn and courgette carbonara or maybe even grilled aubergine served with buffalo mozzarella and fresh tomatoes. A true delicacy!

And for dessert? Obviously it’s all about the Tiramisu!

IL CIRCOLO
9, rue Saint Lazare
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.48.78.95.57

Organic Pizzas at GreenPizz

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At the heart of Jules there is a Sicilian (or so he believes). Because to see him devour a Borealis pizza (ricotta, smoked salmon, dill, cucumber) at Green Pizz, you would almost believe that he was weaned on Pizza instead of the bottle!


Photo credit : Scarlett Girault.

In this eco-friendly and organic Pizzeria on Rue Cadet, you taste oval pizzas (pretty unconventional) with a fresh taste and a large size. Extremely colorful; these pizzas are made only from organic products, AOC or from sustainable farming. Their pasta is 100% organic, made with whole meal flour and wheat. Yum!

As a bonus, this restaurant, which practices recycling, only uses biodegradable packaging and delivers their pizzas on an electric scooter or a skateboard! A great way of combining environmental awareness and pleasing your taste buds at the same time. Everything that Jules loves!

Open Monday de 7pm to 10.45pm, et du Tuesday to Saturday de 12pm to 2.30pm, and from 7pm to 10.45.


Photos credit : Scarlett Girault.

GreenPizz
8, rue Cadet
75009 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.48.00.03.29

Quentin’s Cantine : Jules’ secret place

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Jules likes to get away from Grands Boulevards to get some fresh air by the Saint Martin Canal. As a result of wandering there, he has discovered some of the best places in the area. Amongst them, Quentin’s Cantine, a restaurant, a delicatessen and a wine cellar, in the boho spirit, makes his top 10.

Jules, being the lover of life that he is, adores the traditional French gastronomy, in particular the wines ! That works out well, because Quentin Hoffmann (floorman) et Johan Baron (chef), entirely decorated their room with bottles of wine and champagne!

On your plate you taste a creative cuisine, fresh and tangy, which always gives pleasure! It is difficult to resist the charm of Quentin!

Open du Tuesday au Sunday de 10h à 19h.
Lunch de 12h à 15h30.
Brunch Sunday

La Cantine de Quentin
52, rue Bichat (canal Saint-Martin)
75010 Paris,
France

Pecking like a bird? That’s Jules’ thing!

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Being the good Parisian bobo that he is, Jules likes to look after his body and as a consequence, his health. A connoisseur of vegetarian cuisine, he often heads over to Lawrence Aboucaya’s boutique-restaurant – a place frequented by artists and sports personalities so they can stock up on their herbal juice drinks and their sprouted seed snacks.

At Pousse-Pousse, you won’t find anything that isn’t beautiful, organic and healthy! Whether eating in or taking away, take your pick from vegetarian meals, fruit juices or cold drawn organic vegetables. Jules has such a massive thing for this type of cuisine that he decided to take a course in high-vitality cooking; now he’s totally full of vitamins, micronutrients, minerals and proteins.

The benefits of eating sprouted seeds are pretty clear: anti-oxidants, anti-stress, they are also a major player in combating weight gain (result for Jules), they help fight against the harmful effects of tobacco (Jules is French ok, so yes he occasionally smokes) and they help relieve the stress of a hectic city lifestyle! Jules has finally worked out and understood that he can eat well, healthily and have fun.

The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Friday from midday to 2.45pm
The shop is open from 11am to 3.30pm and from 4.30pm to 7pm
Open Saturdays from midday to 6pm (lunch service until 4pm)

Pousse-Pousse
7, rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
75009 Paris
T. : 01.53.16.10.81
contact@poussepousse.eu

Jules is crazy about La Fidélité

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Jules knows, obviously, all the places in Paris to go to in order to be seen. So, after spending a steamy night at hotel Amour with his beloved, and spending his evenings at Le Baron, Jules has become fully infatuated with somewhere else: La Fidélité, THE ultimate in chic bistros, conceived by the duo André and Lionel.

So, what’s on the cards at La Fidélité? A chic atmosphere with plaster moulded walls, and a classic yet appetising menu, that’s what. Jules can never decide between two dishes: Knuckle of Lamb with a citrus confit and a sprinkling of Almonds, or the Noix de Saint-Jacques, served with mashed potatoes and spinach with a garlic butter sauce. And being the romantic that he is, he always feels the need to order a dessert of French toast with caramel butter to share with his sweetheart, whilst staring deep into each others eyes.

Often Jules finishes his nights here, a tad on the wrong side of tipsy, in the restaurant’s cellar, classified “TOP SECRET”; This is the place where the beautiful Parisian women dance the night away…

Open Monday to Saturday from 8pm – 1am.

La Fidélité
12, rue de la Fidélité
75010 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.47.70.19.34

Jules is just a big kid really!

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Don’t forget that Jules is actually an uncle! He loves spending his Wednesday afternoons with his sister’s son, Théo, whom he can’t help but shower with gifts. Being the avid art and music fan that he is, Jules takes him to discover an unusual place, right in the heart of beautiful, bohemian Paris: La Péniche Antipode.

In 2002, an investment by the company Abricadabra transformed this old freight barge into a theatre dedicated to children and their parents. Anchored on the Villette basin, it shows a range of different dramatic or dance acts, as well as the occasional concert.

Jules isn’t averse to grabbing a few drinks whilst there either, his nephew going for a refreshing lemonade while he would choose a Brazilian Maté or, if it’s a really hot day, a Love Potion (apple, blackcurrant, strawberry etc). At la Péniche Antipode, all of the products and drinks are from independent sources and are fair trade, which is why Jules likes it so much. It is just another reason for people to discover this artistic and laid back venue.

Open every day from 4 pm, from 10 am during weekends .

Péniche Antipode
55, Quai de la Seine
75019 Paris
France

An American brunch at l’A Priori Thé

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Jules loves going to the A Priori Thé tea rooms with his sister, located in the majestic Galerie Vivienne. This is the kind of child-friendly place that parents can have a peaceful brunch whilst keeping one eye fixed on their unruly toddlers playing around the gallery.
Established in 1980 by an American lady, the quaint tea room offers hundreds of delicious, homemade pastries, cakes and desserts: scones, brownies, crumbles and cheesecakes to name but a few. A special mention goes out to the blueberry muffins, which are softer than you could possibly imagine.
In the summer time, sit yourself down on the terrace, underneath the Galerie Vivienne’s impressive glass roof; however in winter, if you’re feeling a bit chilly, you’re advised to book a table inside… unless you feel the need to enjoy your hot chocolate outside and armed with a ski jacket!

Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, Saturday from 9am to 6.30pm, and Sunday from midday to 6.30pm.

A Priori Thé
35, Galerie Vivienne
75002 Paris
France
T. : +33.(0)1.42.97.48.75

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