From Paris with love

The Office of the Mayor of Paris is going all out for the 100th anniversary of color slides. And it’s not only Doisneau this time! Although Robert Doisneau does figure in the picture, this time he shares wall space with the likes of the Martin Parr, Paolo Roversi, Sarah Moon, Helmut Newton, Robert Capa… among [...]

I’m such a sucker for the New York Times online (even more so for the print, but at 14€ for the Sunday version I’ll pass). While I am often appalled with their so-called French correspondents and the lackluster photos that accompany Frenchie articles, I admit to reading their articles, all of them. They remind girls [...]

The world’s largest photography fair arrives in Paris in less than two weeks. Paris Photo covers the medium from it’s early days to the present. There’s lots of schmoozing, people watching and usually some good prints, that is, if you can afford the world class prices. I say check it out. If your loaded and [...]

Whether it’s a Château Margaux ‘82 that will have you eating buttered pasta for the next month or a quirky (read: happily affordable) boutique wine, Alexis at Cave Elzevir can accommodate. Aside from sales, crash courses in oenology and monthly tastings, Cave Elzevir really has a heart. Perhaps it’s the Armagnac flowing through the family [...]

Rumor has it that back in the good ‘ole days (when Clinton and Chirac were still in office) the two had a dinner at L’Ami Louis. Much to the chagrin of Chirac, whose favorite delicacy is veal head, Clinton wanted a more classic cut of meat. Clinton’s hollywood friends surely suggested that Clinton dine at [...]

It’s going through the press like a newly starred Michelin. Which I suppose makes sense as it did take home the Michelin “Bib” award for affordable gastronomy, but is it worth all the hype? The food is fanciful and poetic yet… to read more click here.
Spring
28, rue de la Tour d’Auvergne
75009 Paris
Open Tuesday-Friday
Menu at [...]

It’s art that lives and breathes, and you can even sleep there too. Just when everyone thought that the Palais de Tokyo (modern, modern art, too the point of garbage bin like) lost its cachet, they have come back with a new director and the best modern, maybe even post-modern work, Everland, by two Swiss [...]

I wouldn’t exactly say that the location is conducive to a highly romantic dinner. But, if you’re looking for that perfect place for a lovers tryste (or the enactment of one) then give this place is a go. The general atmosphere is arty, Bobo, branché (trendy); [...]

Darn good French bistro style food, a mean steak tartare and fabulous french fries. A local haunt for the employees of the Mayor of Paris and artsy/magazine (Beaux Arts) folk. Terrace for the warmer days. 15-20€ for main courses. Reservations can usually be made the day of.
20 rue Rambuteau
75004 Paris
01 40 27 90 90
Metro: [...]

This man deserves a lifetime achievement award. For fashion buffs this is the YSL extravaganza-bonanza; there are illustrations, the Catherine Deneuve Belle du Jour dress, video clips and photos.
Fondation Pierre Bergé / Yves Saint Laurent,
5 avenue Marceau (entrance 3, rue Léonce Reynaud)
75116 Paris, 01 44 31 64 31, M° Alma-Marceau
open 11-6, closed on Tuesdays
Website : [...]