Lifestyle/ GASTRONOMY
Between two visits to our Paris agencies, enjoy sunny lunches in the capital and its surroundings.
Atmosphere and a refreshing escape guaranteed!
By Monique Delanoue-Paynot
SUELO
Spain in Paris
Welcome to the lifestyle embassy of Cervantes’ homeland! Head toward the sun-soaked lands of the South that flirt with the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The menu revisits Iberian hams, Carabineros prawns, king crab, seafood, and the iconic Basque cake. Dishes are presented in Italian Ginori porcelain pieces, while the décor, signed by Lázaro Rosa Violan, evokes exoticism punctuated with Moorish references and unique artworks, including an XXL mural by Chloé Costes. The highlight? At the corner of Rue de la Trémoille and Rue du Boccador, interior and exterior blend into one large terrace.
SUELO – 7 rue du Boccador – Paris 8th arrondissement.
DOKI DOKI
The first handroll bar in Paris
Nestled in the heart of the capital, this bar-restaurant combines traditional popular Japanese gastronomy with the good vibes of Manhattan. Here, the rhythms of New York hits (from seventies rock to 90s hip-hop) deconstruct the austerity of Japanese culinary codes. Cool! Doki Doki (in Japanese “the light beating of the heart”) has specialized in handrolls: long makis prepared and rolled by hand, made with crispy nori seaweed, warm rice, raw fish or vegetables, served immediately. The highlight? Watching the chefs prepare your meal right in front of you.
DOKI DOKI – 11 rue Marbeuf – Paris 8th district. ©RomainRicard
DOKI DOKI
The first handroll bar in Paris
Nestled in the heart of the capital, this bar-restaurant combines traditional popular Japanese gastronomy with the good vibes of Manhattan. Here, the rhythms of New York hits (from seventies rock to 90s hip-hop) deconstruct the austerity of Japanese culinary codes. Cool! Doki Doki (in Japanese “the light beating of the heart”) has specialized in handrolls: long makis prepared and rolled by hand, made with crispy nori seaweed, warm rice, raw fish or vegetables, served immediately. The highlight? Watching the chefs prepare your meal right in front of you.
DOKI DOKI – 11 rue Marbeuf – Paris 8th district. ©RomainRicard
MICHELINE
The latest of the “Bistrots Pas Parisiens”
How do you turn a historic address into a friendly bistro? By reinventing it as the hub of a shared Île-de-France cuisine! Inaugurated during the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1889, this former Pont de Sèvres train station has cheerfully lived through the ages, from the early days of railways to World War II. It now revives the grand communal tables of the past with generous, fuss-free French cuisine. All imagined by chefs Gilles Goujon (three Michelin stars) and Yoanne Flament (a leading figure of the “Bistrots Pas Parisiens”). The highlight? Happiness on every level, surrounded by wood, leather, trinkets, cozy armchairs, and terraces.
MICHELINE – 2 Grande Rue 92310 – Sèvres
DROUANT
The institution of historic Paris
An atmosphere full of flavor! It is here, in this peaceful green oasis with its discreet, beautifully wooded terrace, that the juries of the famous Goncourt and Renaudot literary prizes deliberate in this sanctuary of gastronomy and culture. The talented Romain Van Thienen offers a light and colorful culinary style: fish sliced tableside, made-to-order tartares, grilled veal chop on the barbecue. And a collection of more than 2,000 wine labels for connoisseurs. The highlight? Just a few minutes from the Opéra Garnier, anyone can sip a cocktail, spritz, or iced tea at any time of day.
DROUANT – 16/18 Place Gaillon – Paris 2nd district. © Arbès Food
Romain-Van-Thienen – © Arbès Food
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