The con: I’m fighting a cold. (I’m convinced that the plane ride home gave it to me. I won’t share why. Just picture a lot of germs.) The pro: it was 50 degrees in Chicago on Wednesday, and further, it was sunny. Hooray. I spent a little time walking through the (soggy) yard, checking out the hopeful green sprouts popping up everywhere. Feeling “springy”, I picked up the sandwich above at Southgate Cafe for lunch. It’s roasted turkey with greens, tomato, and pineapple, and it’s fabulous.
The Paris Market coffee/infused water bar
I am so ready for real (aka warm) spring weather so I can sit outside with a magazine, some yummy lunch, and a glass of infused water. It could be my new favorite drink. My Pilates studio always has a pitcher ready to go (favorite flavor: blueberry/ginger), but when I was in Savannah, I found a new flavor to love. We were in the Paris Market & Brocante (which is easily one of my Savannah “musts”) and I ordered a strawberry infused water to drink as we shopped and walked. The coffee/water bar is pictured above, looking much as it did on the day of our visit. Aren’t those dispensers gorgeous? We chatted a bit with the barrista (also pictured). She’s the sweetest! Should you need a snack, there are delicious cookies and cupcakes right there too. Oh yeah, I’ve had both. They’re good.
perhaps orange is more to your liking? they serve that, too
Lest you think the Paris Market is all about food, let me tell you: there is so much to see, and you’ll want it all, even if you didn’t know it existed before you got there. I started by looking at their John Derian selections, studied the Austin Press and Sesame Letterpress paper goods, pondered working some Aesop products into my rotation (there was a heavenly vanilla-scented lotion), and finally perused the stacks of interesting books on a table in the back. And that was before we went downstairs! The basement is filled with furniture, glassware, and funky accoutrements. I ended up buying a fun blue and white globe with a wooden stand.
If you’re in Savannah, you must stop in. If you’re not, stay up-to-date by reading the Paris Market blog. (Aren’t these cool?)
See you tomorrow with the Five.
Thanks to Ryan at the Paris Market for the water bar photos. I didn’t take any pictures while there! How did that happen???
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An infused water bar? That is the best idea ever! Thank you! I’ve always wanted to go to Savannah. I am happy you had some sunshine!
Those dispensers are gorgeous, truly.