Elite Traveler November-December 2015

elite traveler NOV/DEC 2015 ISSUE 6 135

COFFEE FOR CONNOISSEURS Thanks to global interest in artisanal food and drink, and an influx of kindly antipodeans who have brought along an obsessive approach to getting a decent flat white, Paris is no longer resigned to bitter espresso disgrace. These are the city's top coffee spots

BEST IF YOU’RE A GEEK Check out the tasting - or 'cupping' sessions at Belleville Brûlerie in the 19th arrondissement. Strictly no milk or sugar. cafesbelleville.com

BEST IF YOU’RE HUNGRY The brunch menu at Holybelly in the 10th is a joy, from pancakes with fried eggs and crispy bacon, to the “mini-latte” and cold brew. holybel.ly

BEST FOR GLUTEN-FREE Head to the 11th arrondissement for a great filter coffee and a tarte aux figues or fat-free lemon tart at Chambelland . chambelland.com

BEST IF YOU’RE A PURIST There are no flat whites at Fondation Café , just seriously good espressos, café crème and filters. facebook.com/fondationcafe

BEST FOR ANGLOPHILES Head to Ten Belles by Canal St-Martin, where star barista Thomas Lehoux is on the team and you can snack on scones. tenbelles.com

Brunch at Holybelly is a joy, from pancakes with fried eggs and crispy bacon to mini lattes and cold brew