TRAVEL
By: Gabriel Boxer
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ebeka and I recently went to Paris. For her it was a birthday present; for me, it was a food experience. But we found more — it was a perfect combination of culture, shopping, and of course, the food. The direct flight on Delta was uneventful and our room at the Hilton was comfortable. Outside, the city of love was beckoning to be discovered. Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements or districts that define the city. Each arrondissement is its own little city. Each has a distinct character in which you can find those iconic Parisian elements — shops, history, and food. To maximize our visit, we purchased a two-day hop on/hop off bus pass. That brought us to the Louvre, reputedly the world’s largest and most visited art museum, where we marveled at the famous Mona Lisa among other outstanding works of art. We also saw the amazing Opera House, also known as the Garnier Opera, which opened in 1875.
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We drove along the Seine River where we passed some of the famous bridges like the Lovers Bridge. We saw Notre Dame, drove along Champs-Elysees, the world’s most famous avenue which stretches from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde. We got out to gaze at the Eiffel Tower and of course, get some cool pics. We were lucky to meet chef Nerwin Guzman who took us to review the kosher scene in Paris. We started at a dairy cafe called XVII, famous for its quiche and Tunisian pastries. Across the street was Panser, known for the incredible charcuterie, which is like nothing you have ever seen or tasted. Little did I know we were on a whirlwind night of eating and enjoying. At Chef Franc, we had foie gras and other authentic delicacies, followed by another restaurant called Bassar, and ending the night at Deli Khan, which was even more incredible. Finally, we returned to the hotel to get some shut eye before another crazy fun day.
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