"To fashion afficionados, this musty vintage boutique in the heart of the Bastille is Ali Baba’s treasure. There is not a better selection of affordable vintage designer clothes IN THE WORLD."
16-18 rue des Taillandiers
75011 Paris
Man-Fre: 11 - 20:30
Søn: 14-20
metro: Bastille
L’Alicheur is just what the doctor ordered: healthy food! Shunning butter, oil, or anything fried, this hidden little take-away spot relies only on the flavor from a variety of fruits and vegetables. Throw in a few Cambodian family secrets et voila—a tasty solution to getting your daily dose of greens.
A simple menu featuring salads, sandwiches, noodles (gluten-free, of course) or the special plat du jour of fish or the latest market specialty never gets old. But its the soup—packed with 10 vegetables and spiced with tamarind and lemongrass—that guarantees a line out the door. For dessert, try the five-fruit salad or the cocktail du jour of blended fruits and veggies such as cauliflower, papaya, green beans, and mango for a vitamin-packed creamy smoothie. It sounds peculiar, but tastes divine.
96 rue Saint Maur
75011 Paris
Traipsing down Rue Oberkampf on a Saturday evening can be grueling (if you happen to run into a group of pub crawling tourists), surprising (finding yourself faced with walls of artwork completely dedicated to Frank Zappa) and thoroughly enjoyable-if you stumble across this lucky find.
Framed by dark woods and worn prints on the walls, stepping into this rambunctious nook is like stepping back in time to some ‘40s Parisian Bistro. The dining spaces towards the back and downstairs buzz with satisfied gourmandizers sampling from kitchen’s French menu (the confit du canard and Cassoulet are unmissable), while the bar area up front overflows with young patrons lounging to a mix of M.I.A, drum’n’bass and Bollywood tunes, sipping very well-priced beers and trading barbs with the jocular (and very reliable) bar staff.
Come Sunday brunch, the roaring laughter and bavarderie of local twentysomethings and young families fills tastefully decorated salon and boasts a tempting (and filling) array of yogurts, fruits, charcuterie, pancakes and breads.
116 Rue Oberkampf
75011 Paris
