Paris food and wine tips from local expert! (Sneak preview of ParisSmarts)

It's hot in our little SmartsCo office, so I'm imagining I'm drinking a crisp, cool glass of rosé, while sitting in a little cafe in Paris. In you happen to be lucky enough to be going there soon, we've compiled off-the-beaten-path food and drink suggestions from our newest game, ParisSmarts, edited by Gourmet Magazine's European correspondent Alec Lobrano. He shared some of his favorites, and if you like these...pick up a copy of our new ParisSmarts, for even more suggestions and discoveries in the City of Light.

Alcoholic Sorbet
BERTHILLON

Ty their champagne-infused sorbet. Mmmm … it's a cocktail in a cone.
31 rue St. Louis en l'Ile ,4th
01.43.54.31.61

Crème Brûlée
CAFÉ DU MARCHÉ
Crème Brûlée is elevated to an art form here in the heart of the Rue Cler neighborhood.
38 rue Cler, 7th
01.47.05.51.27

French-Asian Fusion
LE RÉFECTOIRE
This campy take on French school cafeterias (réfectoires in French) features furniture that may take you back to your days in grade school, except with a trendy flair and great food.
80 boulevard Richard Lenoir, 11th
01.48.06.74.85

Macaroons
LADUREE
Traditionally rich and unbelievably light, the macaroons here are one of Paris's most decadent desserts. They are crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and come in an amazing range of flavors including chocolate, raspberry, lime basil and blackcurrant violet. Several in Paris. Try the elegant tearoom at:
16 rue Royale, 8th
01.42.60.21.79


Organic Vegetables
MARCHÉ BIOLOGIQUE
The place-to-be on Sunday mornings for any lover of expertly farmed, all-natural produce.
Boulevard Raspail, 7th

Stinky Cheese
BARTHELEMY
Local and international fromage-philes shop at this Paris landmark. When it's in season, the Vacherin here is the best in the world.
51 rue de Grenelle, 7th
01.45.48.56.75


'60s Bar
POLLY MAGOO
This casual cult bar opened in 1967 and hasn't aged since. Hear that? It's the Doors, probably on vinyl …
11 rue St. Jacques, 5th
01.46.33.33.64

African Bar
IMPALA LOUNGE
The Impala Lounge is more than an African theme bar -- it's also one of the hottest spots in the city, popular for its Afro vibe and original cocktail concoctions. Don't be surprised to see ostrich steaks on the menu.
2 rue de Berri, 8th
01.43.59.12.66