The Last Little Authentic Bar in Paris

and one not so cool restaurant ...

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This week, I managed to twist my dear friend Philippe’s arm and drag him out of the Marais—our usual weekly stomping ground—for lunch near Place Vendôme. A big win, trust me.

I told him the backstory of Benoît and me strolling past what looked like t…