We sit down with Max and Noel Venning, the duo behind Three Sheets London. Max and Noel share a unique perspective on Paris, the city they frequently visit and cherish. Known for their innovative approach to cocktails and hospitality, the Venning brothers provide an insider’s guide to their favourite spots in Paris, reflecting their deep connection to the vibrant culture and culinary scene of the city. Join us as we explore the heart of Paris through their eyes, uncovering hidden gems, must-visit eateries, and their perfect day in this famous metropolis.
1. Tell us about the area that you are from and what makes it your home.
Paris is a city my brother and I visit a lot. We tend to hang out in the north and east of the city. A few close friends own and run businesses in the area, so it really feels like home when we’re there. The Marais and the area around Canal St. Martin are vibrant and busy, with a nice mix of locals and internationals.
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2. Where are your favourite places to eat and shop?
It’s probably the city with the best standard of food across the board when you know where to look, so it’s difficult to select a few places, but here goes. Les Enfants du Marché is a brilliant seafood spot in a market, perfect for a quick lunch before heading to The Cambridge, which, under the guise of an English pub, is probably the city’s best cocktail bar. Bistro Paul Bert towards the east of the city is the consummate French bistro. I also visit Chez Janou every time I’m there. The food is very good without being great, but it’s like being in an old French film, and they have one of the best pastis collections I’ve seen.
For shopping, I think Officine Generale does perfect contemporary classics, using really high-quality materials. Hartford Linens are amazing, and if I’m looking for things for the home, I’ll head to Merci, which has a great library of books as well.
3. How would you spend a perfect day in the town/city?
A lazy morning with a croissant and some orange juice outside a cafe near Canal St. Martin, I won’t normally have coffee here as you need to go to a specialist café to get a decent drop. Boot Café in the Marais or Ola’s is a little far out but serves the best coffee in the city. Then I’ll head to a gallery, Palais de Tokyo is a stunning building with some great exhibitions, or the Musée D’Orsay if you can find a quieter moment in there.
Then off to a long lazy lunch in any of the venues listed above, or La Poule au Pot if I’m after Steak. Then in the afternoon try and find a spot by the canal, or if you’re in the mood, head to le Mary Celeste and have some oysters and champagne. Then dinner, I do really want to try Le cheval D’or and you have to finish at Candelaria for some ice-cold beers and tequila.
4. What is your favourite thing about the town/city?
I think that’s difficult to pin down—the food and wine culture, the aloof atmosphere that breezes through the city while people make a real effort to create things of quality, the architecture and history, and in the last 10-15 years, a new attitude from people to look outside of French cuisine for influences has led to a really dynamic food scene.
5. Any other local insider secrets we should know about?
Anotolie Durum for Turkish cuisine, Yemma for Moroccan, walk to the top of Parc de Belleville with a bottle of rosé for the best view of the city, La Cave à Michel for some late afternoon wine and fresh seafood.
We sit down with Max and Noel Venning, the duo behind Three Sheets London. Max and Noel share a unique perspective on Paris, the city they frequently visit and cherish. Known for their innovative approach to cocktails and hospitality, the Venning brothers provide an insider’s guide to their favourite spots in Paris, reflecting their deep connection to the vibrant culture and culinary scene of the city. Join us as we explore the heart of Paris through their eyes, uncovering hidden gems, must-visit eateries, and their perfect day in this famous metropolis.
1. Tell us about the area that you are from and what makes it your home.
Paris is a city my brother and I visit a lot. We tend to hang out in the north and east of the city. A few close friends own and run businesses in the area, so it really feels like home when we’re there. The Marais and the area around Canal St. Martin are vibrant and busy, with a nice mix of locals and internationals.
2. Where are your favourite places to eat and shop?
It’s probably the city with the best standard of food across the board when you know where to look, so it’s difficult to select a few places, but here goes. Les Enfants du Marché is a brilliant seafood spot in a market, perfect for a quick lunch before heading to The Cambridge, which, under the guise of an English pub, is probably the city’s best cocktail bar. Bistro Paul Bert towards the east of the city is the consummate French bistro. I also visit Chez Janou every time I’m there. The food is very good without being great, but it’s like being in an old French film, and they have one of the best pastis collections I’ve seen.
For shopping, I think Officine Generale does perfect contemporary classics, using really high-quality materials. Hartford Linens are amazing, and if I’m looking for things for the home, I’ll head to Merci, which has a great library of books as well.
3. How would you spend a perfect day in the town/city?
A lazy morning with a croissant and some orange juice outside a cafe near Canal St. Martin, I won’t normally have coffee here as you need to go to a specialist café to get a decent drop. Boot Café in the Marais or Ola’s is a little far out but serves the best coffee in the city. Then I’ll head to a gallery, Palais de Tokyo is a stunning building with some great exhibitions, or the Musée D’Orsay if you can find a quieter moment in there.
Then off to a long lazy lunch in any of the venues listed above, or La Poule au Pot if I’m after Steak. Then in the afternoon try and find a spot by the canal, or if you’re in the mood, head to le Mary Celeste and have some oysters and champagne. Then dinner, I do really want to try Le cheval D’or and you have to finish at Candelaria for some ice-cold beers and tequila.
4. What is your favourite thing about the town/city?
I think that’s difficult to pin down—the food and wine culture, the aloof atmosphere that breezes through the city while people make a real effort to create things of quality, the architecture and history, and in the last 10-15 years, a new attitude from people to look outside of French cuisine for influences has led to a really dynamic food scene.
5. Any other local insider secrets we should know about?
Anotolie Durum for Turkish cuisine, Yemma for Moroccan, walk to the top of Parc de Belleville with a bottle of rosé for the best view of the city, La Cave à Michel for some late afternoon wine and fresh seafood.
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