Category: Paris Food & Drink

Some places in Montmartre don’t need much to stand out, they’re part of the neighborhood’s daily rhythm. Alexine is one of them. It’s a small, independently owned bakery with a steady stream of regulars and a reputation built on quality, not hype. Even early in the morning, there’s usually a...

In a neighborhood overflowing with traditional Parisian boulangeries, Boris Lumé brings something a little more refined to Montmartre. With two locations in the 18th arrondissement, the bakery has built a quiet following among locals who appreciate the precision of French-Japanese pastry done right. Most people recognize the original shop by...

Just around the corner from Montmartre’s bustling market stalls, La Butte Fromagère quietly makes its mark. It’s not loud or showy, but once you notice the window filled with creamy rounds and aged wedges, it’s impossible not to walk in.  Owned and run by Sophie Cormerais, the shop is small,...

Tranché isn’t your typical Parisian bakery and that’s exactly why I liked it. There are no baguettes, no vintage charm for the sake of nostalgia. Instead, it’s a space built around good ingredients, slow fermentation, and thoughtful choices. Founded by two former business school students who shifted into artisanal baking,...

L’écailler de la Mascotte is more than just a seafood bar. Operating since 1910 and now in its third generation of family ownership, the brasserie is split into two concepts: the classic brasserie “La Mascotte” and the “Écailler,” its dedicated seafood bar. Locals know it for its consistent quality and...

There’s something quietly enchanting about Lemon Story. Tucked into a peaceful corner of Montmartre, this tiny boutique is entirely devoted to rare citrus and somehow, that focus makes the space feel even more alive. Inside, the shelves glow with small jars of marmalade, citrus salts, and neatly labeled bottles of...

The vibe at Jacques Genin’s place in the Marais is calm, beautiful, and super refined. The staff is dressed in sleek black, the counters gleam like something out of a fine jewelry shop, and there is this hush in the air, like everyone knows they are about to experience something...

Fromagerie Barthélemy is one of those places that feels quietly iconic. Opened in 1959 and now run by Claire Griffon, a third-generation cheese monger and the daughter of Champagne farmers, the shop is both deeply traditional and proudly independent.  This is a family-owned and female-led fromagerie where every detail, from...