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Paris Culture

Posted on July 25, 2007 by admin
A note on some of the cultural differences between Paris and New York. In a local cafe. One reason why there are fewer DOH closures in Paris. A student's backpack says "LOVE AND PEACE OR...
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L’Entrecôte

Posted on July 23, 2007 by admin
Shortly after the steak frites at L'Entrecôte was set down in front of us, our friend la française summoned the waitress, who was uniformed in a black dress with a starched white apron to match...
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Benoît

Posted on July 19, 2007 by admin
If you can't afford Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athénée, there's only one place to go: another Alain Ducasse restaurant. Fortunately for Ducasse fans, in the last few years the superchef has quietly amassed a...
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Le Comptoir

Posted on July 17, 2007 by admin
Lunch can be a wonderfully long, drawn out affair in Paris, especially if an Englishman sits down at your table and orders a bottle of champagne."Where are you going to put that photo?" he asked,...
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Paris Shops II

Posted on July 16, 2007 by admin
The Marais is known for its boutiques stocked with indie-designer clothes, which, while they are not exactly cheap, are a lot less expensive than what you'll find on Rue Saint-Honoré.The Swedish proprietress of Plagg opened...
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Hôtel Costes

Posted on July 13, 2007 by admin
What would you do to score a coveted table? Call a restaurant one month ahead of time to the day at exactly 10am, speed dialing incessantly - nay, moronically - until you get through? Arrive...
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Le Marais

Posted on July 12, 2007 by admin
The Marais, on the Right Bank south of Bastille, is one of the hot neighborhoods for the younger set. With its narrow streets filled with boutiques and specialty food shops, it's like the Lower East...
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Haircuts

Posted on July 12, 2007 by admin
Not just the men but the women put a little more care into their everyday hair in Paris. Bangs are worn with long hair or a bob. Here the style is usually kept straight and...
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L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon

Posted on July 8, 2007 by admin
For the solo gourmet, one of the best restaurants in Paris is also one of the most accessible. At L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, which has only bar seating and takes no dinner reservations, show up...
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Paris Shops

Posted on July 6, 2007 by admin
Walk #1: To the famed Colette, 213, Rue St Honoré, 1er, Paris. It is more of a concept store than an easy place to shop. It's small, most of the clothes are on mannequins, not...
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La Mediterranée

Posted on June 29, 2007 by admin
What do you do when you’re a stranger in a strange city, and the place you had in mind for dinner is “complet, complet, complet” (French for “fully committed")? Start walking, look for a restaurant...
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Rue Saint-Honoré

Posted on June 29, 2007 by admin
That's right, kiddies: We're not in Manhattan anymore. Welcome to Paris.The weather is unseasonably cold, but the French remain unruffled. On the Rue Saint-Honoré in the 1er arrondissement, the women wear trench coats with belts...
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Hill Country

Posted on June 27, 2007 by admin
Fette Sau is a hard act to follow. This became apparent as soon as we walked into Hill Country. Where was the smell of barbecue? In Williamsburg, the scent of roasting meat bewitches you a...
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Women (and Men) in Comfortable Shoes

Posted on June 21, 2007 by admin
Forget ballerina flats, peep toes, and espadrille wedges: Casual and athletic sandals are the popular choice for the summer. A category once dominated by Birkenstock and Teva has exploded to include dozens of brands and...
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Blue Crab Mondays at the Hideaway

Posted on June 20, 2007 by admin
If you can't find a favorite hometown food in New York City, do you a) return home as often as possible to eat it, b) learn to cook, or c) open a restaurant and start...
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