From Paris with love

This apartment has been a labor of love. Recently and meticulously redecorated after being completely gutted, this apartment has got me wishing I was a tourist in Paris on a long weekend. And the amenities are just to my liking; champagne, bathrobes, exposed beams, sexy bedroom lighting, a great kitchen, if only I was on [...]

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 [...]

In the words of Bourdain, “everything that makes this place good would be illegal in the states,” yes sir-ee. The meat is seared over the chimney fire, there is normally a dog or two scampering around, the toilet is a real, bonafide outhouse and the owner has no qualms throwing back a few (or 7) [...]

Italy is the invited guest for this year’s addition of Paris Photo. Although the photography and people-ness of the opening night were as expected, it was this redhead at some Spanish gallery who caught my eye. Her assistant was also a redhead and dressed in orange. Bravo!
Prices were as expected (average min of 1,000€) but [...]

I can already hear the bottles popping. My favorite neighborhood wine and cheese purveyor is bringing out the bubbly this Saturday. Aside from their sublime selection of spirits and comestibles (cheese, confitures, foie gras, hand-made pasta, spices) they will have 13 champagne producers on hand to ease your way into the weekend. Hot shots such [...]

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 [...]

You don’t have to be a Spanish conquistador to travel the spice route. And you certainly don’t have to go so far, but you do have to be buzzed in. Goumanyat et son Royaume has been in business since sailing for spices was all the rage, but only recently have they made their wares available [...]

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 [...]

So you’ve read the reviews, you’ve made the reservation, but two days before your much anticipated dinner you still don’t know where you’re actually going. It is until the eve of your reservation that you will receive a confidential message detailing where exactly you will be dining. Risky business? Nah.
Hidden restaurants became popular in NYC [...]