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The River Cafe restaurant and dining in Brooklyn New York City

Out and About with The Paris House

Sip & Savor: The River Cafe

mezcal cocktails, dover sole, and fleurs de courgette at The River Cafe in Brooklyn New York City

Enjoy their artisanal Mezcal cocktails, with notes of orange, and a persimmon mezcal cocktail was also outstanding. The Dover Sole was impeccable, as was the soufflé for dessert. What stole the show for me were the Fleurs de Courgette. What a treat in the middle of winter with freezing temperatures! They were some of the most outstanding zucchini blossoms I have ever had (and I grow them in our garden, so I’m very familiar with them). I asked our waiter for the details. He returned within a minute to tell me that, “they had been flown in from the eastern part of the Mediterranean, the Middle East, West Asia.”

dover sole, fleurs de courgette, chocolate dessert at The River Cafe in Brooklyn New York City

flowers at The River Cafe in New York City

Stay

Get there early, linger at the bar, and watch the boats pass by under the Brooklyn Bridge. There are hotels easily accessible in Brooklyn or Manhattan. The Roxy is very close by in Tribeca.

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things to see and do in Brooklyn New York City

See

Enjoy spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the skyline; wander through cobblestone streets for shopping, coffee, and pastries. Whether you’re enjoying fine dining or famous Brooklyn pizza, everything is at your fingertips. When the weather warms up, visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and shop at Terrain for specialty items. Stay out of the cold and spend the afternoon at the Brooklyn Museum, enjoying a day of culture.

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Shop

In the Paris House shop, we link all the outfits we wear and style for our models and personal clients! The Merlot tights I’m wearing complement my gorgeous manicure by @blinkandpolish. We will be styling one of our beautiful models, Caroline, in the dress that I’m wearing soon.