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This is not an easy task, and have written briefly on my favorite restaurants of Paris in my blog. However, felled needed to be back to tell you more about the my memorable restaurants of my eternal Paris !!! These were all with nice anecdotes. Once again, will do this entry in my black and white series, no pictures. Therefore, here is my take on my restaurants in Paris, part II !!! Hope you enjoy it as I.

The Pâtisserie Stohrer, the oldest pastry shop in Paris, was founded in 1730 by Nicolas Stohrer, pastry chef to King Louis XV. This institution on 51 Rue Montorgueil has all the makings of a legend. The official Pâtisserie Stohrer of Paris : https://stohrer.fr/

The Paris tourist office on the Pâtisserie Stohrer : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/shopping/patisserie-stohrer-p2596

The Restaurant Polidor located at 41 rue Monsieur Le Prince is a dairy-restaurant founded in the early 19C. Primarily a dairy from 1845, it became a full-fledged restaurant from 1890. This restaurant is also famous for having served as a landmark for the neighborhood’s artists, notably the assemblies of the Collège de pataphysique from 1948 to 1975. The restaurant has thus welcomed Ionesco, René Clair, Paul Valéry, Boris Vian, Paul Émile Victor. Not to mention further back in time Verlaine, Rimbaud, Jean Jaurès, James Joyce, André Gide or Ernest Hemingway, whose meeting at the Polidor with the hero of his film “Midnight in Paris” was filmed by Woody Allen. The “Friends of Verlaine” Association still meets there regularly. And James Joyce, the author of the famous “Ulysses,” recounted by Jean Paris in his “James Joyce by Himself.” book, The official Restaurant Polidor of Paris : https://www.polidor.com/

The Paris tourist office on the 6éme arrondissement de Paris : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/explore-paris-s-6th-arrondissement-a823

The restaurant Le Procope,located at 13 rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, and founded in 1686, remains Paris’s most iconic café, steeped in history and literature. The atmosphere pays homage to the Age of Enlightenment. Woodwork, chandeliers, busts of Voltaire, and ancient manuscripts honor the period decor. Today, the address is much more than a café-restaurant: it is a living part of the history of our beautiful France. Today, it hosts literary awards ceremonies. Among them, the Prix Procope des Lumières, awarded each year to an essay that deals with social issues or discusses philosophy. The official Restaurant Le Procope of Paris : https://www.procope.com/

The Paris tourist office on the Restaurant Le Procope : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/restaurant/le-procope-p3345

My favorite hangout in the area Le Café de l’Esplanade ,52 rue Fabert, 7éme,  just off the side seeing all the canons of the army museum! The Bar du Café de l’Esplanade is also an establishment often frequented by high personalities looking for a simple, calm and friendly place to relax with friends. It thus features the famous “made in Costes” decoration implemented by Jacques Garcia, The official Le Café de l’Esplanade: https://cafe-de-lesplanade.fr/

I had a group of fellow travel forum travelers from Australia coming to Paris ,and I set up the meeting at the Café du Commerce, 51 rue du Commerce 15éme. We had a blast, and the  service, the food and the wine was very good. Not to mention the company was party like and very nice talks.  This former bouillon opened in 1920, does not lack charm with its retro Belle Epoque style setting full of green plants, its dining rooms on the ground floor and on the mezzanine on three levels, around a large patio interior topped with an opening glass roof. Without forgetting a look at the top of the pediment where a portrait medallion of the industrialist Marcel Dassault refers to his editorial in the weekly magazine Jour de France, aptly titled Le Café du Commerce,  https://www.lecafeducommerce.com/

At La Terrasse resto on the place de l’école militaire, all there in the square is good and sublime. This time came to meet a Madridista friend with his chemist wife and small child from Alger, Algeria. As a fan of Real Madrid ,he spoked Spanish too. It was a wonderful exchange of football, countries, jobs, the world. Memories forever.  The La Terrasse restaurant is a favorite of mine and not far from my world HQ office in Paris so it was a natural to meet there. The official La Terrasse : https://www.laterrassedu7.com/en

Le 7éme Vin restaurant,68 ave Bosquet, brings nice memories.  I again, was asked by a famous travel forum to host a get together and I chose this place which had been couple times and knew the owner Olivier.  The anecdote here is the group of about 10 individuals talks, ate, and especially drank until pass the hours of the restaurant which was 23h or 11 pm ; we stayed until 01h00 or 1 am ! Again, wonderful are near the école Militaire. The official Le 7éme Vin: https://restaurant7emevin.fr/

Joe Allen, 30 rue Pierre Lescot,1éme. Metro Chatelet lines 11,4. The New York address in Paris and a great place to meet with me and other Americans here. In the Halles district,the oldest American brasserie in Paris, opened its doors on January 20, 1972.  The view of Rue Saint Denis from the window of this restaurant will leave you with unforgettable memories. An exotic atmosphere and a spectacular modern decor with brick walls and New York posters. The official Joe Allen Paris: https://www.joeallenparis.com/

Scoop Cafe, 154 rue Saint Honoré ,75001.  Metro Palais Royal,Louvre Rivoli, lines 1. An American awarded as best ice cream parlor by Le Figaro!, with great soups as well. Sadly it has closed the location, so here for the memories. However, It is now at 117 rue des Dames 17éme.not try yet.

I was on work assignment in Roissy CDG, went into Paris for the eternal Parisian nights and hungry went for one of my favorite areas , the Place Saint André very near the Place Saint Michel which we have come to eat in the past on the now closed Chez Clément. I found me the Le Clou de Paris, 1 Rue Danton. Fantastic service and the food was delicious; choose a table inside or outside (better). At this place, guests can enjoy a comfortable atmosphere.Indeed and great views over the square. The official Le Clou de Paris:  https://wiicmenu-qrcode.com/app/restaurantWebSite.php?resto=356

The Villa Verdi Italian restaurant at 42bis, avenue de Suffren, 15éme. After a walk around Parc du Champ de Mars, many visitors stop by this restaurant. At Villa Verdi, guests can enjoy the lovely atmosphere and modern decor. An excellent choice for Italian cuisine in a chic avenue close to the Champs de Mars and the Eiffel Tower. This has closed but here for the memories of always,

The Indiana Café was a meeting of expats many years back, and was as good as today. Many visits later on with friends and family always great crowds, All to be enjoyed indoors or on the terrace all year round. The Indiana Café is a chain with several locations in prime areas such as Montparnasse, République, Maine, and Bercy. Memorable times in Maine and République ! It has heated terraces which makes an attraction in summer and winter alike. The official Indiana Café:  https://www.indianacafe.fr/restaurants

The Comptoir Principal ,29 Bd de Grenelle, 15éme. I was there only for a cup of coffee once early in the morning and another on the way out in the late afternoon. However, the service was fast courteous and from what visitors are saying it seems a good place to be. I did stop by myself later on for an apéro! This is just around the Tour Eiffel where my last office in Paris was. Before ,the pandemic event, November 2019 I came back for lunch and was sublime indeed. Whether on the large heated terrace or inside on the guest table, in cozy armchairs, you feel good at the Comptoir Principal. Also the possibility of discovering cocktails created by Barmaid Jennifer Le Nechet, voted best bartender in the world in 2017. The official Comptoir Principal: https://www.comptoirprincipal.com/

There you go folks, eternal Paris has an ever lasting good repertoire of restaurants and for all tastes! I just like to have again, not just my favorites, but those that gave me a nice anecdote of good memories. Again, hope you enjoy this post on my restaurants in Paris, part III !!!  as I

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!