EATING OUT |legendary chic BRASSERIE LUTETIA Iconic Saint-Germain-des-Prés hotel Lutetia reopened in 2018 and has now also unveiled its new brasserie, much to the delight of serious foodies. It is helmed by the three-Michelin- star chef from Marseille Gérald Passedat, whose pared-down menu features brand-new dishes. Spread over two floors, the restaurant seats up to 200 diners. It has a stunning outdoor terrace as well as a private dining room for discreet business lunches. Orsay Museum – Saint-Germain-des-Prés 200 covers | www.hotellutetia.com CAFÉ DE LA PAIX Built in 1862 under Napoleon III, the Café de la Paix boasts an ideal location facing the Opera Garnier.Its Second Empire styling includes listed frescoes and gilded columns. Chef Laurent André’s menu fea- tures gourmet French cuisine, including an irresistible millefeuille. A Paris institution, the restaurant now hosts private events, seated dinners and cocktail parties for 60 to 120 people. A cooking demon- stration is available on request to liven up your evening event. Opéra – Grands Boulevards | 130 covers | www.cafedelapaix.fr ANGELINA RIVOLI Once a fashionable meeting place for aristocratic Parisians, Angelina Rivoli was also a favourite spot of Marcel Proust and Coco Chanel. These days, the upscale tearoom is available any day of the week to host a private event. Its reception rooms, where the decor is reminiscent of a lady’s boudoir, are steeped in history. The venue offers both partial and full hire for a meeting (70 people), a sit-down dinner (140 people) or a cocktail party (250 peo- ple). Do try Angelina’s signature hot chocolate, called ‘L’Africain’, along with a selection of cakes and pastries, including the legendary Mont-Blanc. Louvre | 140 covers | www.angelina-paris.fr 24 | WHAT’S UP IN PARIS 2019 anilegnA ©hcirF duanrA © nothguaH drahciR ©