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Sushi Restaurants in Paris

Mónica Boixeda

Walking through Paris in the summer is an unforgettable pleasure. Sunlight filters through homes, buildings and streets while a light breeze freshens a pleasant summer without a lot of humidity. And one cannot help but marvel at the beauty of the Parisian streets, their history, and the old bricks of which they’re composed. Paris is kind of like a giant museum; in each of the city’s locations there’s a story or stories centered on this important city. In Paris you can find everything you’re looking for, including entertainment, culture and art. Despite being a somewhat expensive city, you can find extremely cheap and good options in the beautiful French capital. Of course, when it comes to eating, you’ll find just about every kind of international cuisine in Paris. If you enjoy eating sushi, here´s a short list of the most interesting restaurants in the city where you can enjoy this Japanese specialty. Sushi Wasabi: At this extremely affordable venue, you can eat delicious sushi, maki, and maki futo, among other dishes. Of course, they also have delicious miso and refreshing drinks. You can pick up sushi to take home as well. Yen: This Japanese restaurant has a minimalist, unique style and is a favorite of both Parisians and Japanese residents. It is very popular for its delicious soba (Japanese noodles) and its tasty tempura. Toyo: In this restaurant you will find not only delicious sushi of all types, but they specialize in offering a variety of dishes that are a fusion of Japanese cuisine and French cuisine. Taeko: Located in the old Marché des Enfants Rouges, at Taeko...

Bastille Day or Fête Nationale

Nancy Guzman

June 14 is the Bastille Day or Fête Nationale and Paris dresses for the occasion. For those visiting the city this day becomes memorable because you may feel and experience the pride of the Parisians for its history, since it recalls the French Revolution and the end of the monarchy. July 14, like every year, Parisians gather to watch the parade live or on television. The parade led by the highest political authority, with foreign authorities invited, takes place during the morning at the Champs-Elysée. As every year, the show opens with the presentation of the cadets of the Ecole Polytechnique de Saint Cyr, École Navale. What is most striking is the overflight of aircraft of the Patrouille de France, leaving smoke trails in the air with the colors of the French flag. While this day is commemorated in a very political way, as the President may pardon convicts and meets with the press, in addition to a party in the gardens of the Palais de l´Elysée, the normal citizen participates in different festivals, decorating his home with tricolor banners and preparing to watch the fireworks. It´s called Bastille Day because July 14, 1789 the people of Paris over took the prison which was located in the Bastille, wich the symbol of the despotic reign of Louis XVI, marking the beginning of the French Revolution and of wishes fror Freedom , Equality and Fraternity which are symbolized in the three stripes of the French flag. On August 26, 1789 the Constituent Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Man, which defines the personal and collective rights as universal,...

Guns N’ Roses in Paris

Mónica Boixeda

On June 5, the Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy is presenting a concert by the hard rock and heavy metal band Guns N’ Roses, who are currently on tour throughout Europe to perform their new and old musical hits. Founded inLos Angeles,California, Guns N’ Roses have distinguished themselves through their intensely interpretative work and constant renewal. This has helped them continue to perform in concert and on tour for almost 30 years. Led by the legendary vocalist Axl Rose, who co-founded the band and is currently the only original member of the group, and guitarists Ron Bumblefoot Thal and Richard Fortus, keyboardists Chris Pitman and Dizzy Reed, bassist Tommy Stinson and drummer Frank Ferrer, it is considered one of the biggest rock bands. The band has produced six albums, three EPs, a compilation album and one live album. Their sales exceed 190 million copies worldwide and more than 80 million domestically. The album Appetite for Destruction (1987) sold over 60 million copies and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The group was founded early in 1985 with members of the bands Hollywood Rose and LAGuns, using both names to give an identity and personality to their new name Guns N’ Roses. At the time the group consisted of Axl Rose, guitarist Tracii Guns, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Ole Beich, and Rob Gardner on drums. Gradually the original members were replaced with the current musicians of the group, but the group nonetheless kept its original name without any objection from Tracii Guns. The band also appeared for 10 seconds in the movie The Dead Pool, starring Clint Eastwood...

5 inexpensive restaurants in Paris

Elena Alvarez

Paris is one of the most expensive cities in the world, but as everywhere else, if you know where to search, you can find where to eat well without going to fast food restaurants. Therefore, we offer a selection of Parisian restaurants, very interesting due to their prices and quality of food. The Lozère is a small restaurant of traditional food from French namesake department. Some of its best dishes are the pasta caussenard with juniper, the steak, the rack of lamb and the caramelized apple with crisp chestnut honey. On Thursday night, you will be able to enjoy the L´aligot menu, which is a regional specialty. For meals, they offer a menu with starter, main course, dessert and drink for 17.80 Euros. For dinner, they have an a la carte menu with starter, main course and dessert for 22.70 Euros. It is advisable to book a table because it is usually full. Address: 4 rue Hautefeuille, 75006 (Metro Saint-Michel) is open from 12 to 14 and from 19:30 to 22. The Family Restaurant de Bourgogne (Chez Maurice) has been open for 40 years and offers generous portions of traditional French dishes. Simple home-style meals served in a retro and barrio atmosphere. Try the beef bourguignon. The lunch menu costs between 9.50-10.50 Euros, the dinner from 13.50-17 Euros no drinks included, and a pint jar of an acceptable house wine costs 4 Euros. Address: 26 rue Vinaigriers 75010 (Metro Jacques Bonsergent). Open from 12 to 14:30 and from 19 to 23:30, closed on Sundays. La Creperie des Canettes is a charming crepes restaurant decorated in marine style, where...

The Royal Palace in Paris

Elena Alvarez

Located close to the Louvre museum, this imposing and majestic palace boasts an interesting and immense history. The palace was created by Cardinal Richelieu, chief executive of King Louis XIII, who was famous for having his pluses and minuses with the famous musketeers of Alexandre Dumas´ novel. The building of the palace was designed by architect Jacques Lemercier in 1624 and originally the building was named Palais Cardinal (Cardinal´s Palace). Richelieu gave it to the Crown before his death and thereafter, it begins to be known as the Royal Palace. In 1784 it opened its gardens to the public, which galleries were used for apartments, shops, cafes and restaurants and two theaters. The police could not access this area, which gave it an aura of freedom, sometimes debauchery, much appreciated by artists and intellectuals of the time. There, one could read the books of Rousseau and Voltaire, banned by the censors. At this time, again the center of political intrigue and one of its cafes Camille Desmoulins announced eloquently to present to the Crown, two nights before the storming of the Bastille. Many celebrities of the time including Balzac, Henry James, Zola and Flaubert used to frequent the palace. In 1938, Colette, the versatile writer of dubious reputation, was installed in an apartment overlooking the garden, where she spent great moments until her death. She was so attached to the palace that came to be called “the lady of the Royal Palace” and there is a plaque in her honor in the building. Currently, the campus is home to the Councils of State and Institutional and the National Library....

Art Fair in Paris

Mónica Boixeda

An Art Fair You Should Not Miss The Art Fair of Paris is an event for art enthusiasts everywhere. Every artist is full of talent, but the more constructive criticism an artist receives, the better they become. In Europe the Art Fair event is held to promote the local culture. The event highlights different areas of the arts. A variety of stunning photography featuring the local scenes of Europe will be featured along with other works. Event Details This year the event has a few changes. In 120 galleries of Paris it is going to be held. A new VIP program called “springtime in Paris” is going to take place as a talk series on contemporary design. The dates are March 29th to April 1st. The event will take place under the glass roof in the Grand Palais on Winstone Churchill Avenue. Those who have invitations to join the preview are being informed to attend it on 28th March at 6pm. The event will start at 11:30am on March 29, 30, and April 1st. Students will received a discount on their entry fee. A Remarkable Event in Paris Different parts of this event are going to be held in some leading galleries l’Espace Beaumont (Luxemburg), Filles du Calvaire (Paris), Laurent Godin (Paris) etc to attract a large crowd. This year around 55% of the invitees are newcomers who are considered to be promising artists. The renowned artists, who have already reached the peak of their career, will join event. The Art Fair of Paris is a record beater in that almost 1200 artists come here. On the day of...