From Paris with love

I love it when Americans talk about what make the French so French; from black turtlenecks and berets to necking in the parks, and lest one forget the old cliché (recently reintroduced in book format) “French Women Don’t get Fat.” It would seem that the New York Times has done it again. Elaine Sciolino, who [...]

When it comes to haircuts in Paris the choices are limited; the chain salon, the 500€ designer cut, the 40€ blow-out and the trendy Toni and Guy student-rate style (voir motorcycle mullet for first-year fashion school victims). Never has Paris been home to the down-home, “someone’s basement” haircut. Until now. If you’ve ever had the [...]

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 [...]

Picture this: It’s a lazy Sunday (well not too lazy lest you forget to make your brunch reservation). You and the entire world are heading to the Marais. All those poor fools will line up for falafels, but not you. Did I mention it’s 60°F? Well it is, finally. You take your seat at one [...]

Whether you believe in the cult of Michelin or not, the gossip is what it is, and this year, it may just shake things up. Word on the street (and in the kitchens) is that the guide is an archaic old boys club. And while they have commended young chefs such as Daniel Rose from [...]

 
My friend Jean has got a killer valentines rate for his Paris center studio. Available through March. For more info check here.

Although Paris fashion week has come and gone there are still some remnants here and there. The sales are in effect until the 19 of February, and even though much sifting is involved, I have heard that good deals can still be had at Gallery Lafayette. But if you happen to come across a 75 [...]

If the whole Sarkozy-super-model-secret-wedding-Dior-ring- Simone-de-Beauvoir’s bum-bling bling-copyright-story has left you befuddled, Adam Gopnik has got a good piece on it in this week’s New Yorker.
ILLUSTRATION: TOM BACHTELL for The New Yorker
Update: It’s official, 20 minutes flat.

The rue du pont Louis Philippe is a bag of goodies for the scrawler, note-taker, gift giver or paper collector seeking limited edition, Japanese nori sheet papiers. My favorite is the Calligrane shop with it’s whimsical window dressings and stylish embossed calling cards. There is also Melodies Graphiques for writing knick-knacks and finally the more [...]

Is it a sign of the times? In case you missed it, the Parisian metro system is sponsoring an erotic exhibiton at the national library. Over 350 texts (lisiting addresses of former brothels and the likes), photographs and sound installations are on view, to those over 16 that is. Even the metro is getting involved [...]