LISBON / Portas Do Sol

LISBON / Portas Do Sol

by | Nov 4, 2016 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, RESTO, Travel

At a stone’s throw from the majestic Castelo de S Jorge, and with jaw-dropping views of the Tagus River and surrounding Lisbon architecture, the Portas do Sol Café and Restaurant is perched high an mighty and with lots of room to spare. Upon entering the vast...
LISBON / Este Bar Café

LISBON / Este Bar Café

by | Nov 1, 2016 | LISBON, PORTUGAL, RESTO, Travel

Since this was literally the first bar that we visited a mere hour or two after landing in Lisbon, I may have a bit of an ‘imprinting’ bias when it comes to Este.  Or maybe it’s because it reminds us of one of our nostalgic, all-time faves from...
PARIS / Café St Régis

PARIS / Café St Régis

by | Oct 18, 2016 | PARIS, RESTO, Travel

A trip to Paris is never the same without a wine or two at the Café St Régis.  Located on the tip of the Ile Saint Louis on a 5-way corner which is prime for people watching, le CSR is a classic favorite for both locals & tourists.  In the afternoon, the terrace...
PARIS / PAVILLON PUEBLA

PARIS / PAVILLON PUEBLA

by | Sep 30, 2016 | PARIS, RESTO, Travel

A kind of historic hunting house style dating back to the Napoleon III days, Le Pavillon Puebla has for centuries hosted private events and weddings on one of the hillsides of the dramatic Parc des Buttes Chaumont.  Until recently it was run by an Italian who...
PARIS / Hotel Panache

PARIS / Hotel Panache

by | Aug 30, 2016 | PARIS, Travel

On the corner of rue du Faubourg Montmartre and rue Geoffroy is very vintage hotel, Panache.  The artistic, bubbling 9th arrondissement is the perfect setting for this Art Nouveau déco boutique hotel, who has partnered with local artists and suppliers: the hotel...