Christian and I were near the end of the road. There were only a few days left, yet there still remained 14 bars. What to do?
The answer was a not as much an choice as an imperative: a traditional “blue collar” European breakfast.
La Rue (2eme)
August 15th, 2008 · Written by Dan · No Comments · Cheap, Drink, The Challenge
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La Perle (3eme)
August 13th, 2008 · Written by Dan · No Comments · Drink, The Challenge
Depending who you ask, La Perle is either one of the coolest hipster dives in Paris or an over-hyped has been.
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La Belle Hortense (4eme)
August 13th, 2008 · Written by Dan · No Comments · Dan's Favorites, Drink, The Challenge
La Belle Hortense is probably one of the coolest bars I’ve been to in Paris. While I’ve never had aspirations to open a bar, this place makes me ponder the feasibility of opening a similar place in NY or DC. Part bookstore and part wine shop, I found this self-titled “literary bar” to be inexplicably charming.
Situated on Rue Vieille du temple, I’ve walked past it a hundred times and always wanted to go in, but never did until now.
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Le Plan B (14eme)
August 8th, 2008 · Written by Dan · No Comments · Drink, The Challenge
It’s August in Paris. This means that with little to no warning, restaurants, bars and shops all close for up to the entire month. With most Parisians escaping the city on their annual holiday, it’s not just a much needed break, it’s also financially sound.
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Les Bas Fonds (11eme)
August 7th, 2008 · Written by Dan · No Comments · Drink, The Challenge
The note on the door simply said that it would reopen in September. Not easily beaten, Christian and I immediately regrouped and found the nearest place selling wine by the bottle.
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The Honest Lawyer (16eme)
August 6th, 2008 · Written by Dan · 1 Comment · Drink, The Challenge
I have a friend that particularly likes this pub and as a testament to his impressive skills in persuasion and schmoozing, you can frequently find my coworkers here.
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