Paris- Harry's New York Bar & Willi's Wine Bar
After our wonderful wine excursions in Bordeaux, we hopped on a train to Paris for the final leg of our European vacation. Mr. T and I have been to Paris quite few times and the energy is so similar to NYC it always feels a bit like coming home.
We got in late afternoon and leisurely walked around the bustling Saint Germain and Île de la Cité before landing on the quiet island of Île Saint-Louis. This is the perfect spot to relax at one of the many outdoor cafes with a bottle of wine and a view of the beautiful Seine River.
Then we made our way through the Louvre and Arc de Triomphe and over to Harry's New York Bar.
This kitchy spot is said to be the birthplace of cocktails such as the French 75, Sidecar and Monkey Gland.
So a round of drinks including all three was absolutely necessary for the sake of history.
Harry's is covered in old college pennants and somehow we found ourselves right below our alma mater St. Bonaventure; which is such a tiny school I would never expect to see it on the walls of a bar in Paris.
Then it was off to Willi's Wine Bar for dinner; a spot known for small plates and an incredible wine list. This time we moved away from Bordeaux and delved into some beautiful Burgundy's and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Grilled Shrimp with salsa verde and a Fregola Risotto for my entree.
And of course another Grilled Duck Breast for Mr. T, which would actually be his last grilled duck of the trip. But no worries, the madness of Duck Confit would soon be taking its place tomorrow.
The best part of the meal was actually dessert. My Praline Croquant with caramelized hazelnuts and almonds was exceptional. There was a great contrast of salty and sweet with a satisfying crunch at the finish.
Mr. T's Fraises de France touted some of the freshest strawberries I've ever seen, laced with a rich, fluffy créme a la vanille and sable speculons; simply divine!
After dinner we headed back to our place for some digestif on the patio overlooking the Eiffel Tower. We had only one full day left in Paris and Mr. T and I still had a LOT on our list to accomplish.
Harry's New York Bar Paris
5 Rue Daunou
75002 Paris, France
Willis Wine Bar
13 Rue des Petites Champs
75001 Paris, France
We got in late afternoon and leisurely walked around the bustling Saint Germain and Île de la Cité before landing on the quiet island of Île Saint-Louis. This is the perfect spot to relax at one of the many outdoor cafes with a bottle of wine and a view of the beautiful Seine River.
Then we made our way through the Louvre and Arc de Triomphe and over to Harry's New York Bar.
This kitchy spot is said to be the birthplace of cocktails such as the French 75, Sidecar and Monkey Gland.
So a round of drinks including all three was absolutely necessary for the sake of history.
Harry's is covered in old college pennants and somehow we found ourselves right below our alma mater St. Bonaventure; which is such a tiny school I would never expect to see it on the walls of a bar in Paris.
Then it was off to Willi's Wine Bar for dinner; a spot known for small plates and an incredible wine list. This time we moved away from Bordeaux and delved into some beautiful Burgundy's and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Grilled Shrimp with salsa verde and a Fregola Risotto for my entree.
And of course another Grilled Duck Breast for Mr. T, which would actually be his last grilled duck of the trip. But no worries, the madness of Duck Confit would soon be taking its place tomorrow.
The best part of the meal was actually dessert. My Praline Croquant with caramelized hazelnuts and almonds was exceptional. There was a great contrast of salty and sweet with a satisfying crunch at the finish.
Mr. T's Fraises de France touted some of the freshest strawberries I've ever seen, laced with a rich, fluffy créme a la vanille and sable speculons; simply divine!
After dinner we headed back to our place for some digestif on the patio overlooking the Eiffel Tower. We had only one full day left in Paris and Mr. T and I still had a LOT on our list to accomplish.
Harry's New York Bar Paris
5 Rue Daunou
75002 Paris, France
Willis Wine Bar
13 Rue des Petites Champs
75001 Paris, France
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