Club Rayé 26 rue Dussoubs 75002 Paris People often ask where to go for some jazz with their drinks. So, I’d be remiss if I didn’t post about Club Rayé. Opened a few years ago by New York transplant, Kein Cross, Club Rayé fills Paris’ piano bar void. Here, Sheldon Forrest tickles the ivories of the white baby grand and accompanies local talent such as the lovely Carolin Nin. Regular musical events (with no cover charge!) include piano, jazz, open mic nights and a gospel jazz brunch. This club’s retro aesthetic has been carefully considered and crafted by Kein himself thanks to his background in design. “Rayé” is the French word for “Striped” and he misses no detail when it comes to pulling things into his theme of black and white stripes – even the pasta & popcorn. Behind the bar, Maestro Marco (as he is called by Kein & crew) creates a range of cocktails, from classics to stripy drinks. He also plays with molecular trends like caviar and foam. On my first visit, some time ago, I had a well-made martini and appreciate their selection of gin (Monkey 47, Citadelle, Bluecoat, No. 3, Mombasa, Sipsmith, and I believe [...]