Paris

• Janou • One of my favourite restaurants in Paris—serving entirely French food. We sat outside, ate escargot pasta and frog legs and drank house wine. What a meal!
• Virtus • Innovative and elevated tasting menu. Great selection of wines. One of our best dining experiences in Paris because the food, service and wine were impeccable.
• Septime • Ranked No. 24 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants List. Refined tasting menu in a minimalist space—one of the best restaurants in Paris & France. Stop by Septime Le Cave for a glass of wine before!

• Le Syndicat & Copperbay • These two places are located close to each other. Le Syndicat is unreal. Described as 'Grandpa's spirits gone gangsta!' because of their hip hop theme. Very nondescript, so you may walk right by it—but don't because it's one of the best! Copperbay is a few streets over and their drinks & ambience are seriously well done. NYC-style cocktail bar with high tables and tasteful interior design. The bartender knew his stuff and served us quality drinks.
• Lulu White & Sister Midnight • Again, these two places are located close to each other. Lulu's is a NOLA-themed bar (New Orleans) and I've had one the best evening experiences of my life at the bar with my twin brother! The place gets packed and the energy is unbeatable. If you have a spot at the bar, you are in the center of things, getting served the best drinks and watching the bartenders do their craft! Sister Midnight is famed to have the best espresso martini in town—their secret is using Vietnamese coffee and condensed milk (I'd call it the best too)! Sister Midnight's ambience was intimate and chill, which was a nice way for us to start the night!
• Little Red Door • Potentially, the best bar in Paris. Their iconic red, miniature door is a highlight to see! Great drinks that are always complex, unique and sensational.

• Frenchie Wine Bar (Frenchie Bar à Vins) • Greg Marchand, chef-owner of Frenchie, says it best 'There’s something so very easy-going and friendly about the Wine Bar: you can come alone or with friends, eat standing at the counter or sitting at one of the high tables. The food is simple, yet elegant: terrines, fresh pasta, perfectly prepared vegetables, flavourful family-style dishes. And, of course, a broad selection of wines that you can enjoy by the glass. It’s a restaurant in its own right, but freer and more relaxed, a reflection of my personality, and that of my chefs.'
• Septime Le Cave • If you can't snag a reservation at Septime or you don't have much time to spare, this is the next best thing. Incredible wine selection with small bites (mostly charcuterie/cold food).
• Le Mary Celeste • Cozy neighbourhood bar serving creative light meals alongside cocktails & an extensive list of wines. This place is one of my top, go-to wine bars when I visit Paris—really recommend!

• Pedestrian-Friendly Streets • Champs Elysses, Rue Montorgueil, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, Berges de Seine, Rue des Rosiers, Cour St-Emilion & Rue de la Huchette.
• Passages • Passage de Panorama, Gallery Vivienne, Passage du Grand Cerf. Note: 'Passages' are covered alleyways crowded with shops, restaurants and people browsing or dining.

• More Food • Clamato, Clown Bar, Bonhomie, Caffè Stern, Racines, Allénothèque (also known as Burger Père et Fils par Alléno), Coretta, Café Breizh, Bouillon République, Pink Mamma, Buvette Pigalle, Ellsworth, Sanjo (ramen), Relais d’entrecôte (steak frites), Café Flore, Ralph’s, Au Passage, Double Dragon, Le Servan, Parcelles, Onii-San (Japanese), Juvéniles
• More Drinks • Danico, Frequency, Candelaria, Cambridge Public House, Harry's Bar, La Presse (Clichy)
• Coffee Shops • Partisan, Two Doors, Saint Pearl, Jozi Cafe and Arabica %
• Bakeries • Atelier P1, Mamiche (croissants), Maison Mulot (macarons), Boulangerie BO (patisserie), Alleno & Rivoire (chocolate), Land&Monkeys Roquette (boulangerie & patisserie)