The AmiGo Edit 32: Paris openings, Summer planning…

A recent visit to Stockholm revealed a bounty of treasures—yakitori at Miyakodori, archival fashions at Acne Archive, cozy sleeps at Ett Hem, an unforgettable onion soup at Frantzén (yes, you read that right)—but the standout was a dinner at Bord. Housed in the former location of Michelin-starred Agrikultur, the tiny bistro serves perfectly unfussy cuisine in a cool, laid-back space. Specialties here come from the wood-fired oven, including an incredible scallop baked in a veritable bath of herb butter and a dry-aged pork chop served with cockles and XO sauce. We love the bar seats overlooking the kitchen, but they also have one table in the prep kitchen that they save for regulars or walk-ins. Ask about it when you arrive.

A number of buzzy openings and hotel debuts in Paris make the case for a trip (not that we ever need a reason to visit the French capital). In the Marais, the stylish, five-star Experimental Marais is a contemporary-cool hideaway that blends Parisian sophistication with an old-school New York feel. The latest property from Experimental group features 43 rooms and a sleek spa with an indoor Roman bath. Another new hotel is Elysée Montmartre, a high-design stay that’s part of the iconic music venue of the same name with duplex rooms and a minimalist aesthetic. Meanwhile, the city’s growing Japanese food scene received yet another gem, all the way from Los Angeles. In collaboration with YSL, Saint Laurent Sushi Park is the second location of the omakase spot in West Hollywood adored by celebrities, locals, and everyone in between. As for the shopping scene, Paris’ iconic concept shop opened its second location with Merci #2, so now there’s another spot to browse their effortlessly cool apparel and homeware. And one of our favorite designer labels celebrated its first opening outside the states with Bode Paris, which debuted earlier this spring. Located in the 1st arrondissement, the store’s interior is a mid-century-inspired marvel, with wood accents and soft lighting.

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We love New York City in every season, but springtime is when the city flaunts its best stuff, with flower boxes lining the streets in color and sunshine lighting the city abuzz with energy. It’s the perfect time for a visit, so to help with the ever-prevalent dilemma of choosing what to do in a city with endless options, our NYC-based editor curated three themed itineraries to the bustling metropolis. Taste-test the city’s best bakeries, pizzerias, and bagels, and enjoy one-of-a-kind dining experiences with our foodie itinerary. Step inside the city’s art, design, and fashion scene with our style and design itinerary that takes you to the cutting-edge galleries, insider shops, and hotspot restaurants. Or spend a romantic weekend in the city, wandering the halls of world-class museums, finding pockets of peace in city gardens, and sipping cocktails in sexy bars with our romantic itinerary.

Every summer brings a bevy of hot new openings, and this year is no different. We’re particularly excited about three hotels this season. In London, the charming Fitzrovia neighborhood is set to welcome a chic Art Deco hotel in The Newman, with a cocktail bar and bistro, and an entire floor dedicated to wellness. Then there’s Collegio alla Querce, the newest Auberge hotel in Florence that’s a luxe Tuscan retreat in a former 16th-century boarding school with original hand-painted frescoes and coffered wood ceilings. Set on a hilltop with lush olive groves and gardens, guests enjoy all the perks of a luxury five-star stay while being just three miles from the city center—so you can explore the birthplace of the Renaissance in the morning and lounge by the pool during the heat of the day. Over on Ibiza, member’s-only club Soho House has taken over the widely adored and historic Cas Gasi agroturismo to open its second farmhouse property, Soho Farmhouse Ibiza. The property is on a working olive grove, it features a central club, library, organic kitchen garden and bar, two swimming pools, and a holistic wellness experience with a gym, yoga deck, sauna, steam room, and ice baths.

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