Jennifer Le Nechet is the first French bartender to win the "World's Best Bartender" title in the World Class competition.
Jennifer Le Nechet is the first French bartender to win the "World's Best Bartender" title in the World Class competition.
Christophe Cadoret
<strong>Café Moderne</strong>: Le Nechet has been mixing up creative cocktails at Paris' Café Moderne for nearly two years.
Café Moderne: Le Nechet has been mixing up creative cocktails at Paris' Café Moderne for nearly two years.
Axel Van Hessche
<strong>Gravity Bar:</strong> An undulating ceiling made of plywood "waves" sets the stage at Gravity Bar near the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris.
Gravity Bar: An undulating ceiling made of plywood "waves" sets the stage at Gravity Bar near the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris.
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<strong>Gravity Bar: </strong>"The cocktails are extraordinary," says Le Nechet. Fresh garnishes stand at the ready.
Gravity Bar: "The cocktails are extraordinary," says Le Nechet. Fresh garnishes stand at the ready.
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<strong>Le Mary Celeste: </strong>Of the popular Paris bars run by Quixotic Projects, this is Le Nechet's favorite.
Le Mary Celeste: Of the popular Paris bars run by Quixotic Projects, this is Le Nechet's favorite.
Jean-Louis Blondeau
<strong>Le Mary Celeste: </strong>In addition to the cocktails, the deviled eggs are a standout, Le Nechet says.
Le Mary Celeste: In addition to the cocktails, the deviled eggs are a standout, Le Nechet says.
Jean-Louis Blondeau
<strong>Verre & Chope: </strong>This quiet wine and beer bar on Rue de Rochechouart serves a mean Croque-Monsieur sandwich.
Verre & Chope: This quiet wine and beer bar on Rue de Rochechouart serves a mean Croque-Monsieur sandwich.
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<strong>Baton Rouge: </strong>A Louisiana-themed bar in Paris, Baton Rouge "really stands out because of this cool, unique décor," says Le Nechet.
Baton Rouge: A Louisiana-themed bar in Paris, Baton Rouge "really stands out because of this cool, unique décor," says Le Nechet.
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<strong>Baton Rouge:</strong> Expertly made cocktails complement the voodoo paraphernalia and fleur-de-lis accents.
Baton Rouge: Expertly made cocktails complement the voodoo paraphernalia and fleur-de-lis accents.
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