I lived in Paris for 3 years and I am going there all the time for work (I grew up in Marseille south of France and live in NYC). Restaurant L'Equateur - African Restaurant; A must (for me) everytime i go there- Poulet Braise (braised chicken is delish); https://lequateur.fr/ Le Comptoir Colonial - 80 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris, France: Great bar, plays hip-hop, carribean music . different rooms - great cocktail. I think it is free to go most evening. Bar-pub https://www.timeout.com/paris/en/bars-pubs/comptoir-general La Marine - 55Bis Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris, France; excellent food, great ambiance. Really French (from an American Standard) - http://www.lamarinecanalsaintmartin.com/ Restaurant Le Chemise - République Paris - 42 Rue de Malte, 75011 Paris, France; Great for lunch (when the food runs out, it run out) / organic; www.lechemise.fr Le Réservoir - 16 Rue de la Forge Royale, 75011 Paris, France - Concert Venue, and Great "Jazz" Brunch (must take reservation) Le Baiser Salé - Music Venue, very cool Shopping - ohhhhhh there are so many - I will look into it and update the review (i am a master shopper)