Self-service wine bar in Paris

A défaut d'avoir vu Poulpy depuis un petit bout de temps, j'ai récemment eu l'occasion de rencontrer des amis à elle en visite à Paris. Je leur ai proposé de boire un verre au Wine by One. Le concept du bar est plutôt innovant, il suffit de recharger une carte à puce à la caisse et d'aller choisir son vin parmi plus d'une centaine de bouteilles, maintenues au frais derrière des vitres réfrigérées et classées du plus léger au plus robuste. Après avoir choisi son vin - qui va de la petite cuvée au grand cru classé- on choisit sa quantité ; 3, 6 ou 12 cl. On peut ainsi faire une dégustation de plusieurs vins ou tester la petite dose avant d'opter pour le verre entier. De 70 centimes à 30 € le verre, du Côtes-du-Rhône au Chateau...

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Roti - Mediterranean Delicousness (and fast!!!)

Yesterday I had the huge pleasure of FINALLY trying Roti while at work. I rarely eat out, preferring to hunker down, eat at my desk and get out of work at what I always hope will be a resonable hour.  That doesnt always happen.  Work never goes as one hopes, and while I love my job, I dont have the luxury of running out at 5pm each night. Anyway - I'm not here to tell you all about my work life balance.  I'm here to tell you about Roti. The menu is simple.  Choose between a salad, rice bowl, or pita sandwich.  Choose a protein (falafel, chicken, steak).  Choose your sides.  And also fall in love with the included grilled veggies and hummus.  Picture from Roti's website - thank you Roti! ...

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Bad bloggers - we are so sorry

As you all know, Jade and I have not blogged lately.  We owe you all a huge apology.  I cant assume that you have been checking in on the blog each and every day, as much as I wish that were the case. So many things have been going on in both of our lives that we just haven't had a moment.  And, as bad as an excuse as this may be, we still have to keep our day jobs.  We also know that keeping this blog going, and increasing our readership will take work, and it is work we are willing to do.  I promise. Please check back with us in the next couple of days because we have so much to tell you, that I almost wish each day was 48 hours not just 24 hours.  We will be back... promise... Je suis vraiment désolée que vous n'avez pas eu des nouvelles de...

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Fun in NYC, from a Parisian's perspective

Biba has amazing perspective on everything business!  Check her out on American Woman in France (for some fun) or The Connection Queen (for business).  She is actually known as the Networking Queen.  Originally from France, she arrived in the US in 2003 and began her successful career in networking.  You really should check her out if are an entrepreneur, or just looking for some networking tips. However, everyone has to have a little fun.  So after Eyenie gave us her amazing post regarding fun things to do in Paris, from the perspective of an American; we asked Biba for the other side. ...

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Doughnut Plant - wow.

Let me start by saying I have yet to  physically GO to the Doughnut Plant.  And also, I've had to use photos from the website, because I havent been there.  That being said, this is on my NYC Bucket List for next weekend.  With the hubs of course.  However, I couldnt wait to tell you about the doughnuts for fear someone may be visiting NYC this week or next and MISSING OUT on the Doughnut Plan...

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Casse graine : a new (useful) website

Il y a quelques mois j'ai découvert un site utile et original grâce à So Busy Girls. Ce joli site c'est Casse-Graine crée par Sarah, wonderwoman de l'organisation et Christelle, diététicienne. Casse-Graine simplifie la vie des jeunes mamans mais pas seulement!&nbs...

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Des petits hauts, lovely brand

Cette semaine Adèle Sand nous propose une vente privée de la marque Des petits Hauts. J'adore cette marque, c'est sans doute l'une de mes préférées, j'y ferai un tour dès ce soir et je sais déjà que je repartirai avec quelque(sssss) chose(sssss) ! Pour y aller, imprimez l'invitation ci-dessus. ...

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Girls' Night on Stone Street

Yesterday was a disgusting, rainy, freezing cold day here in NYC.  Luckily... girls' night had been planned with a few of my favorite sorority sisters.  The girls of VT Beta, Pi Beta Phi.  I was in a sorority while studying at UVM, and there is not enough space on this blog article to tell you how much I loved Pi Phi, the girls, and the experiences. Anway, seeing as an evening of laughs (you'd have to know B, she can get the most angry person to laugh), gossip (who has seen who?  what happened to this one or that one?), and drinks were planned after a three day weekend; we all went to Ulysses'. This is a typical pub, albeit HUGE, on Stone Street.  During the Summer the street is lined with tables and people beginning...

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Restaurant day (Paris & NYC)

Toujours au fait des actualités culinaires, la gourmande que je suis va vous parler du Restaurant Day qui a lieu demain dimanche 17 février. Le principe consiste à pouvoir ouvrir son propre "restaurant" toute la journée chez soi ou à l'extérieur pour proposer ses petits plats à petits prix. C'est un peu comme le muguet du 1er mai, vous investissez le lieu que vous souhaitez et vendez votre home made food. Je n'ai pas testé la dernière édition mais je compte bien me rattraper demain, non pas en cuisinant bien sûr (pas sûr que ma mousse au chocolat light suffise à rassasier les passants) mais en goûtant les mets des cuisiniers amateurs situés partout dans Paris! Parmi les restaurants éphémères "professionnels" qui ouvriront à Paris,...

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Top 10 things to do in Paris, from the eyes of an American (not Poulpy!)

As you all know I (Poulpy) have started to collaborate with the amazingly talented women of American Woman in France.  Its a blog that offers a wealth of knowledge for American women living in France.  Written from the perspective of an American woman currently living in France.  When I first began speaking with Biba Pedron, the networking queen, she informed me about this blog.  It started a great conversation not only business related, but life related.  Eyenie Schultz has a great perspective, and they both interview other women frequently.  They offer cultural books to learn the subtle nuances.  And of course, information on networking. After I completed my piece regarding my first day in Grenoble...

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Valentine's Day

On the eve of Valentine's Day 2013 I wish I could tell you all that I have amazing "newly wed" plans for tomorrow. But our plans are to do what A loves to do when he has off... Go to the movies. And I'm excited. Not because the new movies out really excite me. Or the idea of sitting in a possibly bed bug infested NYC movie theater makes me feel like a risk taker. It doesn't. I'm excited to spend an evening with my husband. But this post isn't to tell you all how madly in love with A I am, nor is to make anyone single feel badly. It's to wish you all a happy Valentine's Day. I grew up in a family where Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers. It's to tell those you love you love them. To remind them. I still send cards to family and...

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Pure Wow

I need to take a moment to tell you about PureWow.  Its a website I signed up for a few months ago, and it really does inform me of some wonderful things.  NO the emails arent necessarily about jewelry, or makeup, but they can be. Friday I received an email for Lemon Ricotta pancakes.  The email subject talked about the upcoming snow storm, Nemo, and how to have a lovely brunch while being snowed in. I saved the email. On Saturday morning, with the hubby and friend L from college, we made Ricotta pancakes.  They were delicious.  I even learned that lemon curd tastes good! This website has other little tid bits about health, beauty, gardening... the options abound.  I'm only telling you all...

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Comptoir des Cotonniers -BIG SALES!

Cette semaine Adèle Sand nous propose une vente privée de la marque Comptoir des Cotonniers. Des prix bradés et une valeur sûre, c'est le bon plan du mois de janvier! Pour y aller, imprimez l'invitation ci-dessus. ...

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Mama Mia - Broadway Week

Two weekends ago I had the chance to enjoy Broadway Week.  It was a girls' night.  And it was amazing.  One of my sorority sisters was visiting from Philly, another is home from law school working as an intern, and she in turn brought a girlfriend of hers from law school.  It was a Saturday night filled with music, singing, and great laughs.  One I wont forget very soon. ...

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Restaurant Oki - Teppanyaki in Paris

Cela faisait quelques temps que je ne vous avais pas parlé d’un restaurant que j’avais apprécié. J’adore les restaurants japonais, j’y vais toutes les semaines, le saumon cru c’est mon truc, sushis, maki, sashimi, chirashi, temaki, je l’aime sous toutes ses formes ! Alors oui je sais que cela fait de moi une exterminatrice d’espèce en voie de disparition et que les éléments toxiques absorbés par les poissons nuisent à mon cerveau mais bon.. J’ai récemment testé un autre style de cuisine japonaise sain et original, le teppanyaki (littéralement, aliments cuits sur une plaque chauffante) au restaurant Oki. ...

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The most amazing (and expensive) brow shaping of my life

  I have a colleague at my day job who came back from the perils of Sandy with the most amazing brows I had ever seen.  I saw her at the holiday party, after two months of working from home.  I was amazed.  This colleague of mine is ALWAYS impeccably put together.  She is always in the most fantastic high heels, with the most up to date polish, and beautiful make-up and hair. I've known S for about two years now.  She is not only amazingly put together and beautiful, but incredibly smart to boot.  So, since she has always been fantastic with me I asked her about her brows.  I had to.  It was necessary that I go where she goes for her brows. ...

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NYC Restaurant Week

Dont forget to take part in NYC Restaurant Week until February 8th!  Its a great way to experience some of the best culinary experiences NYC has to offer, while not paying those NYC prices.  Its also a great reason to get together with friends and enjoy a meal. REMEMBER - Alcohol is NOT included in this deal.  I would hate for you all to go out for a relatively inexpensive meal, and then have a surprise due to the cost! Also - feel free to check out where A works - DB Bistro Moderne!!!!  Make sure you tell them you are stopping in because of Girls En Ville, and my husband ;) Enjoy!!!!  And certainly let Jadinou and I know which places you loved!!!  I for one LOVE going to Cipriani during Restaurant Week. Bonjour...

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Paris face cachée - The unseen side of Paris

Paris face cachée , le nom m'intrigue..je clique..et je découvre tout un programme d'activités mystérieuses classées dans 3 catégories : Pénétrez l'interdit, Expérimentez l'interdit, Rencontrez l'inconnu. En tout, 19 visites insolites sont proposées pour découvrir Paris autrement du vendredi 1er au dimanche 3 février. Le prix de ces activités varie de 0 à 24 euros et durent de 30 minutes à 4 heures. Tactile à Saint-Germain, Dégustation sonores, dans les pas de la Commune, le passeur de mémoire, la bière un péché capitale, voilà les noms sous lesquelles apparaissent les visites. Ca vous tente, les réservations se font demain 23 janvier, inscrivez-vous!...

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Lady go carpooling - Covoiturage au féminin

Voici un nouveau concept que j’ai découvert et testé récemment, il s’agit du covoiturage féminin. Le concept du covoiturage, largement utilisé en France depuis quelques années est désormais spécifiquement décliné en version féminine sur le site Ladygo. Pour ma part, pour 35€ (la moitié du prix d’un billet de train) j’ai fait un trajet Paris-Annecy avec une chanteuse de gospel, une spécialiste des risques environnementaux et une future lieutenant de police, autant vous dire que nous n’avons pas vu le temps passer ! Les avantages du covoiturage sont nombreux, vous faites des économies non négligeables, vous passez un moment agréable en rencontrant de nouvelles personnes et bien sûr, vous participez à la réduction d’émission de...

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Un peu de KS/ A little KS

Enjoy a little Kate Spade sale today!!! Profitez bien d'un peu de Kate Spade!!! ...

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Chanel Bonfire, Gilt Book Party

I'm not sure what I'm more excited to write about, Gilt or Chanel Bonfire.  How I never wrote about Gilt is beyond me, but better late than never, right?  Anyway, I'm specifically going to try and tell you about Chanel Bonfire, which was offered by Gilt. Gilt = online shopping heaven.  Period.  Designer shoes?  check.  Hot sweaters for the men in your life?  check.  Trips to places I can only dream of visiting?  check.  Cultural Events?  check.  Which leads me to... CHANEL BONFIRE by Wendy Lawless.  I was having one of those work days a few weeks ago when K emailed me, "book party, Gilt, Jan 10, wanna go?"  My answer was of course yes.  So we synchronized...

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American Apparel Sales in Paris

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