London and Paris recommendations - shopping/dining/drinks

[classicalthunde]

Hello!

Taking a trip to Europe this spring and planning on doing 4 days in London and 4 days in Paris and am in search of some recommendations outside of the standard to help build out our itinerary, particularly in Paris. Some things we would be looking for input on:

Fine Dining - looking to treat ourselves to a top restaurant for traditional/continental cuisine, up to and including 3-star Michelin rated

Cocktail Lounges - any places known for outstanding cocktails or places that have a storied history (I've heard of Harry's New York Bar and thrown that on the list already)

Cafes - looking for some scenic and quintessential french cafes to spend some time people watching

Must-see stores - we probably won't purchase too much on this trip fashion wise, but its always fun to go take a look. Is there a Parisian equivalent of Savile Row or Harrods? Also any good places to buy cut lengths of cloth for CMT?

Cabaret/Burlesque shows - Is the Moulin Rouge worth it or is it a tourist trap? Any other shows that are better more entertaining?

Thanks in advance!

 

[dauster]

Hello!

Taking a trip to Europe this spring and planning on doing 4 days in London and 4 days in Paris and am in search of some recommendations outside of the standard to help build out our itinerary, particularly in Paris. Some things we would be looking for input on:

Fine Dining - looking to treat ourselves to a top restaurant for traditional/continental cuisine, up to and including 3-star Michelin rated

Cocktail Lounges - any places known for outstanding cocktails or places that have a storied history (I've heard of Harry's New York Bar and thrown that on the list already)

Cafes - looking for some scenic and quintessential french cafes to spend some time people watching

Must-see stores - we probably won't purchase too much on this trip fashion wise, but its always fun to go take a look. Is there a Parisian equivalent of Savile Row or Harrods? Also any good places to buy cut lengths of cloth for CMT?

Cabaret/Burlesque shows - Is the Moulin Rouge worth it or is it a tourist trap? Any other shows that are better more entertaining?

Thanks in advance!

There are so many things in in both cities but in London I love Sketch - don't eat there just go to the bar in the back. Also, like Aqua but kinda touristy nowadays. My favorite is the bar at the Connaught Hotel - get a martini it's their specialty and check out the cigar shop across the street. I also kind of like Chiltern Firehouse. Across the street from Chiltern is Monocle Cafe - always thought their coffee was pretty awesome.

 

[usctrojans31]

l'Astrance is probably the best value out there for 3 star restaurants.

Have a bunch of places to recommend. Will compile and edit my post in due course.