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Category Archives: Francois’ Travels
The Warmest Welcome in Islington
The first things we noticed about Zilouf’s were the smiles. We were at the bar early on a Monday morning in November, not exactly cocktail hour but that time of the day when you see a bar for what it … Continue reading →
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Tagged Andrew Zilouf, Cocktail Bar, Cocktails, Espresso Martini, Giffard, Islington, London, Zilouf's
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This Is Tokyo’s Star Bar
When it is 2:00am and you’re in that twilight zone fog of jet lag, the Ginza District of Tokyo ‘Lost in Translation’ takes on a de ja vue quality and it recently had Francois Philippot out looking for Bill Murray … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cocktail Bar, Cocktails, Francois Philippot, Ginza District of Tokyo, Ice, Japan, Lost in Translation, Scarlett Johansson, Star Bar, Tokyo, Whisky
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Is this the Coolest New Cocktail Bar in Paris?
Over the last few years Paris has seen a drift toward the Right Bank so, when a new cocktail bar opens in Saint-Germain, one can only go and celebrate. Le Hibou (The Owl) is located bang on the crossroads of … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cocktail, Cocktail Bar, Cocktails, France, Giffard, Le Hibou, Paris, Saint-Germain
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Where To Be In Paris When It Pours
The rain poured down outside as the cocktails slipped down inside. Le Dôme de Villiers is an excellent place to escape the rain or anything else for that matter. Located in the chic 17th Arrondissement of Paris, there is always … Continue reading →
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Tagged classic cocktails, Cocktail, Cocktail Bar, Cocktails, Dome, France, Giffard, Le Dôme de Villiers, Paris
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Top London Cocktails & Views at Madison
Summer in London is my favourite time of the year. Usually it is confined to two or three days with a wet afternoon sandwiched in the middle but this year, summer has decided to stick around and mess with Londoner’s … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cocktail, Cocktail Bar, Cocktail Bars, Cocktails, Giffard, London, Madison
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Up A Cocktail Bar Without A Paddle
Situated in the Ménilmontant region of Paris is Gossima, the first true ping pong bar in Paris. Gossima’s owners were former world champions and they have married their adoration of sport with their love of cocktails. As you might imagine … Continue reading →
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Tagged classic cocktails, Cocktail, Cocktail Bar, Cocktail Bars, Cocktails, France, Giffard, Paris, Ping Pong
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Milan Shows Off Cocktail Fashion
Our tour of Europe’s cocktail bars continues with an easterly hop, up and over the Alps, to Milan, home to Italian fashion, two great soccer clubs and some jaw-droppingly good bars. Now you might think that bouncing around the world, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Cocktail, Cocktail Bar, Cocktail Bars, Cocktails, Giffard, Marc Jacobs, Milan, Pinch, Rita
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Loving Lyon’s Cocktails
After all the fun in Paris, this week we headed down to Lyon, the gateway to the glorious South of France. Our first port of call was Le Comptoir de la Bourse, an outstanding bar that stands out for more reasons … Continue reading →
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Tagged Ayers Rock, Barrel-Aged Cocktails, Cocktail Bars, Cocktails, France, Giffard, L’Antiquaire, Le Comptoir de la Bourse, Lyon
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Where To Go For Fantastic Cocktails in Paris
The Cocktails and Spirits Show 2014 was on in Paris a week or so ago, so we were back in the French capital, enjoying the sun, the tennis from Roland Garros and one or two cheeky cocktails in the 11th … Continue reading →
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Tagged 11th Arrondissement, Bottle Shop, Cannibale, Cocktail Bar, Cocktail Bars, Cocktails, Giffard, Lone Palm, Paris
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A Stiff Drink with Death & Company
Death & Company, in Manhattan’s East Village, is a bar for grown ups who enjoy their cocktails in an atmosphere that is more sophisticated than hip and more understated than obsequiously trendy. As for the cocktails, well they’re to die … Continue reading →
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Tagged Bars, Cocktail, Cocktail Bars, Cocktails, Death & Co, Death and Company, Extra Fancy, Giffard, Golden Cadillac, New York, New York City, NYC
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Giffard Liqueurs & Syrups 