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Where Erica Paredes actually eats in Paris

chef-owner, Reyna (11th arrondissement) · 6 picks

Erica Paredes trained at Le Cordon Bleu after a career in Manila lifestyle publishing, and in 2022 opened Reyna, a 32-seat Filipino restaurant in the 11th arrondissement that has since been written up by the New York Times and Bon Appétit and listed by Le Fooding. Reyna is left out of the picks below — these are the other people's rooms she sends you to.


Dirty Lemon

Paris · map

Best cocktail spot, Dirty Lemon and Sister Midnight.

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order: cocktails

Bar Principal

Paris · Bar · map

Best wine bar, Bar Principal.

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Kubri

Paris · map

You like halloumi with the angel hair; everything on the menu is great.

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order: halloumi with angel hair

Bistrot Des Tournelles

Paris · French · map

KAPÉ - Café philippin

Paris · Café & bakery · map

Best coffee spot, KAPE, Filipino coffee spot.

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HolyBelly

Paris · Café & bakery · map

Best breakfast or brunch: Holybelly. Classic.

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