This week's Out And About features Derrière, a restaurant my husband and I dined at while visiting Paris past summer. The eclectic mix of furnishings and accessories artfully arranged in its many rooms make the experience feel more like dining at your coolest friends' house. At the end of a narrow hallway on the second floor, there's an antique mirrored armoire which, upon opening, leads to a secret fumoir. After savoring our meals we ventured through the secret door for a nightcap, complimentary champagne and some intriguing conversations with an array of interesting people dropping in as the evening progressed. Take a look at quite possibly the coolest restaurant I've ever been to...
Derrière, 69, rue des Gravilliers, 75003; (33-1) 44-61-91-95. Métro: Arts et Métiers; derriere-resto.com.