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Can anyone afford this?I mean I love her, but these restaurants are REALLY expensive.My brother worked at few of them so I had the chance to go but not a lot of people can. I'm hungry after reading this Paris When I was ten years old, my father and I took a trip to Paris, leaving my younger brother and mother in London where she was filming a movie. My dad believed in one-on-one time with us, and sometimes that extended to a weekend away. We stayed at a great hotel and he said I could order whatever I wanted for breakfast (French fries). We went to the Pompidou museum, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre - the usual spots. It was pretty great. On the plane back to London he asked me if I knew why we had gone, just he and I, to Paris for the weekend. I said no, but I felt so lucky for the trip. He said, “I wanted you to see Paris for the first time with a man who would always love you, no matter what.” From that time on, Paris was and continues to be very special to me. I lived there for five months in 1994 and I have made many trips back. These are the places in Paris I stay and eat and toast my dad. Love, Places to Eat l’Ami Louis 32, rue du Vertbois 3e +33 1 48 87 77 48 There are two schools of thought regarding l’Ami Louis: one is that it is an overpriced place for tourists and the other is that it is one of the best, most venerable bistros in Paris. I am firmly in the school of the latter. It is small and wood paneled with an ancient oven and a sicko wine list. Every time I go, I see a former French president or the like, and I leave so full that I walk back to the hotel. Le Voltaire 27, Quai Voltaire 7e +33 1 42 61 17 49 Le Voltaire is a lovely place on the river with a lighter type of French fare (grapefruit and avocado salad). It is one of my favorite spots to go for lunch. Market 15, Avenue Matignon 8e +33 1 56 43 40 90 www.jean-georges.com From superchef Jean-Georges, this restaurant serves Asian/nouvelle French cuisine done wonderfully and served in a clean, contemporary space. Kinugawa 9, rue du Mont-Thabor 1e +33 1 42 60 65 07 http://kinugawa-hanawa.com After a couple of days in Paris when I need to lay off the butter and goose fat, I head to Kinugawa for a Japanese lunch. After a lovely bowl of miso soup, some beautiful sashimi and a seaweed salad, I am ready to partake in all things French once more. T’CHA La Maison de Thé 6, rue du Pont de Lodi 6e +33 1 43 29 61 31 This is a little teahouse off the beaten track in the sixth arrondissement. It is a great place for a light lunch or a perfect cup of sencha. Da Mimmo 39, Boulevard Magenta 10e +33 1 42 06 44 47 www.damimmo.fr I was told about Da Mimmo a few years ago by one of my coolest, most in-the-know friends. It is rustic Italian, super simple, super good. There is a massive display of the day’s fresh antipasti in the center of the room and that’s the best part of the dinner. No tourists here. Le Duc 243 Boulevard Raspail 14e +33 1 43 20 96 30 http://leduc.abemadi.com Don’t let the nautically themed room put you off. The seafood is fresh and wonderful. Mariage Frères 13, rue des Grands-Augustins 6e +33 1 40 51 82 50 www.mariagefreres.com I absolutely adore this tearoom and shop. It’s perfect for afternoon tea and beautiful objects for the home. Don’t miss the famous Mariage Frères candles (the Darjeeling one is my fave). Cinq-Mars 51, rue Verneuil 7e +33 1 45 44 69 13 This place is the cozy, affordable, locals-only restaurant you always search for but never find when traveling. The food is simple but well prepared and it’s a nice break from the big, loud brasseries. Joséphine Chez Dumonet 117, rue du Cherche-Midi 6e +33 1 45 48 52 40 This old-school bistro is one of my favorite places. The room is quite plain and unimpressive if you are looking to be dazzled but it has a wonderful feeling and it is very authentic. I love the duck confit...and watching all of the regulars. Restaurant Hélène Darroze 4, rue d’Assas 6e +33 1 42 22 00 11 www.helenedarroze.com Hélène Darroze is one of the few women to ever be awarded two Michelin stars. And these stars are well deserved. The food is terrific. And the room is quiet, calm and elegant. Brasserie Balzac 49, rue des Ecoles 5e +33 1 43 54 13 67 Balzac is a great old brasserie with excellent service (the waiters have been there forever but are not pissed off, they retain a dry sense of humor). The food is good, classic brasserie fare and it’s a great spot for Sunday lunch or late dinner. Rose Bakery 30, rue Debelleyme 3e +33 1 49 96 54 01 My friend Elena just got back from Paris and she had the most delicious meal at Rose Bakery. They have organic produce, fresh tarts, quiches and a sweet waitstaff. Lina’s Café 22, rue des Saints-Peres 7e +33 1 40 20 42 78 www.linascafe.fr Lina’s is a chain but you wouldn’t know it, biting into their famous turkey club. Fresh and delicious, it’s the perfect inexpensive meal to have while walking through the streets of Paris. Places to Stay Ritz Paris 15 Place Vendôme 1e +33 1 43 16 30 30 www.ritzparis.com Although I occasionally try the “new” spot or an old-new spot, I always keep coming back to the Ritz. The place is just beautiful and the service is pretty flawless for France. Yes, it costs an arm and a leg, but it’s worth it. Hotel Montalembert 3, rue de Montalembert 7e +33 1 45 49 68 68 www.montalembert.com This hotel is very small (as are the rooms) but it is clean and modern and tucked away in a great area off Boulevard Saint-Germain. You don’t feel like a tourist in the way you do when you stay at one of the grande dame hotels. When I shot a film in Paris, my dad stayed here with our black Labrador for weeks - it was our home away from home. They were incredibly gracious and welcoming. Room 81 has a view of the Eiffel Tower. Hôtel Particulier Montmartre 23, Avenue Junot Pavillon D 8e +33 1 53 41 81 40 http://hotel-particulier-montmartre.com/fr This once grand mansion turned five-room chic hotel was recommended to me by a discerning travel journalist. He had just gone to the opening and said it was really special and worth checking out. Each room is distinctly decorated by various artists. I’ve never stayed in Montmartre, but I love the idea of being in that area of Paris. Hotel Saint Vincent 5 rue du Pré aux Clercs 7e +33 1 42 61 01 51 www.hotelsaintvincentparis.com Another spot in Saint Germain, this small boutique hotel is a great deal in an otherwise overpriced area. I have friends that have stayed here and rave about the intimate, clean rooms and ideal location. NEXT WEEK Next week Mario Batali shares his recipes for a quick, easy dinner party at home.

hahahaha.Any word can remind you of Chris

what has he done again? He looks like a kid who's been caught doing something maybe he shouldn't have Nice one :)

I hope...I'm gonna beat him up with Ryan Seacrest's microphone.It is impossible to say that VLV is bad

ROFL.Mean but funny. Concerts can take your mind off these problems though

all the comments about Oz on twitter and the blog make me wanna go back :cry:

all the comments about Oz on twitter and the blog make me wanna go back :cry:

hehehehehehe:lol:

Thanks!! These guys are crazy...

aaawww that would be cute :)

aaawww that would be cute :)

who made the high pitched noise??That's hilarious.Why on earth are they yelling?

where is that from?? EDIT: never mind.... CRAZY VIDEO!

Chris is thinking about.....:wink3:

hilarious.:D I really can't stand their music but ooooh well. It's funny. Chris would never bicker with anyone about his lyrics since he doesn't like talking about them.And he is so self-deprecating that I'm sure he doesn't even like what he write....which is a shame of course.

Everyone wants to do a lot of things with him in a lot of places ^ hahaha.Yeah the thread says it all

awww.Big hug :kiss:

I was trying to find any clear sign of resemblance between the two of them.Finally did.Thanks for posting :):):)

AWW.That was amazing.Thank you!You should write more:D

how cute :)

Guy's fingers in that giant picture :D

scribble freak:D:D

oh no I believe you.I was being sarcastic.Chris is a talk machine.He must have gone mad not beign allowed to talk

Chris could not talk for 6 weeks?Chris?Not talk?I wanna see that.How on earth did he manage to do it?;)

I'm bored.... What I really want right now is Guy and a bottle of red wine....Or vodka and ice.That's good too.As long as there is Guy....and alcohol