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Isn’t it always nice to have those days where you plan one thing, and other things happen instead? Like domino’s falling over one after another. It can be so refreshing. I find myself getting so caught up in planning and organization of the hours of every day, that sometimes having plans go off track is a breath of fresh air.

This particular gray winter day, Maria and I got together to stop by NoGlu for a nibble and a café. They were about to close, which we didn’t really check before setting our meeting time (ooops), so we just grabbed a gluten free muffin to go, and went for a stroll through the 2nd. Boy, were those muffins good.

The sun started to set slowly and we strolled by la Bourse where there was a market. We continued back up Rue Saint-Anne (great Japanese food on this street by the way!) where we found Zen Zoo on the corner. It was the perfect place to warm up with some bubble tea & dim sum.

Have an open-ended schedule one day. I plan to do it on purpose more often (ha). Gotta give our minds a rest every now and again.

Do you like gyozas? A gyoza is a japanese dumpling or potsticker that actually has its roots in China! They are so delicious. And this place specializes in making them.

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The Gyoza Bar is one of my favorite places to grab a bite (do I say that often?). I’m a big gyoza fan, and when I found out that there was a restaurant devoted to the art of gyozas, I had to check it out. Luckily Rubi & Anne are into gyozas too, so we all went for a lovely dinner one night.

Gyoza Bar is brilliantly set up. You only have to decide how many you want, and you’ve got 2 choices: 8 or 12. They serve them to you on a platter with a yummy dipping sauce. You have the choice to get a side of rice or of course a beverage if you’d like. I love the simplicity of the place.

The main floor has a large bar with the gyoza masters in the center. They also now have a basement that is quite spacious. Just one main tip: the turnovers go quickly, so don’t be discouraged if there is a line out front. Not to mention it’s a wonderful neighborhood for a post-gyoza stroll, up and down the boulevards and into the surrounding districts.

No reservations are needed.

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Gyoza Bar
56 Passage des Panoramas
75002 Paris
1 44 82 00 62
Métro Grands Boulevards/Richelieu Drouot (8/9)

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[A post on a Parisian restaurant]

This place is just DIVINE. It’s been around for 2 years environ in Paris’s 2nd district.

This is a restaurant devoted to breakfasts…. all sorts of breakfasts! With the breakfast you choose, you have many things that come with the meal: freshly squeezed juice(s) of your choice (orange, grapefruit, apple, carrot or even a mixture of two or more), a hot beverage of your choice and various fresh breads with in-house-made delicious jams.

Despite the slightly steep prices, it is well worth your buck (even after the juice I was thinking to myself…SO WORTH IT). Twinkie definitely serves quality food at a just price. Not to mention it was perfect for that Sunday morning urge of breakfast goodness. Most breakfasts are 21euros, but there are many different breakfasts for 14 or 16 (including a Gluten Free Breakfast!)

Twinkie opens daily at 10am. It tends to get crowded by 11-11:30 on the weekends, and unfortunately does not take reservations. If you want to go in the morning, I suggest going at opening.

I left Twinkie with a happy belly. I hope that you will like it too.

I plan to take Liz here when she visits, as I know she appreciates a good breakfast.

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Twinkie Breakfasts

Address: 167 rue Saint Denis

Hours: 10:00-17:00 daily

#: 09 61 07 35 29

Metro: Reaumur Sebastopol (lines 4 + 3) / Etienne Marcel (line 4)

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Cute. Just cute. Corner terrasse… basically ideal for people watching in a great area. I personally love this area in general, and this cafe is perfect to keep your eyes busy with a glass of wine on the table! Now that spring has arrived, pop around different bars or sit on the terrasse with a snack. You won’t regret it, really!

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Address: 65, rue Montmartre

Metro: Grands Boulevards (Line 8,9) / Etienne Marcel (Line 4)

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The stock market bar.

I found this to be particularly clever. I know they exist in most cities, but in Paris? Who knew! I’ve been here 3 1/2 years and just discovered it. And, once again, in an area that I least expected! Packed with the normal after-work business-type person, Footsie’s is a lovely place to pop in for a drink (like most places I post about). As implied  by the whole stock market idea, the prices of the drinks go up and down by 10 or 20 cents (or more!) depending on what is high on the market! (*Note: Not to worry, prices are taken AS ordered, so when you get your bill, the prices are as the prices were when you ordered your drinks)

A glass of red wine could go from 3,90 euros to 4,20 euros! Keep your eyes on the screens, trust me, you’ll get carried away.

Right across the street from this charm, is Harry’s New York Bar. It’s an evening of quite the anglo-saxon business environment, but fantastic for anyone, and central in the city!  I personally am a fan of the whole idea. Cleverness (?) is the best.

Address: 10 rue Daunou

#: 01 42 60 07 20

Metro: Opera (Line 3,7,8)