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SHOPPING & CULTURE NEWS
CASA LOEWE Montaigne · Paris
CASA LOEWE Montaigne
Part boutique, part gallery, LOEWE's highly anticipated new opening in the smart 8th arrondissement is more than a destination for the House’s signature collections, it’s also a must-visit for art lovers. Alongside a rich offering of LOEWE’s sophisticated menswear and womenswear, you’ll find an excellent curation of art, including large-scale ceramics by South African artist Zizipho Poswa, vibrant paintings from NYC-based Walter Price, works from Pablo Picasso dating back to the 1950s, and more.
Desert Vintage · Paris
Desert Vintage
The iconic vintage shop just opened their latest store in Paris, and it’s just as perfect as their New York and Tucson locations. As to be expected, the curation is exceptional, full of dream-worthy designer pieces.
TURN PARIS · Paris
Turn Paris
Paris-based vintage fashion brand TURN has just debuted a new Paris showroom, open by appointment only. Book to shop the excellent curation including Marni capes, blue silk Valentino skirts, oversized Courrèges totes, and more.
Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain
Designed by French Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel, this absolutely massive new museum on the Palais-Royal opened its doors on October 25. Its opening exhibition is thrilling, with works from 40 years of the Cartier Fondation’s collection.
RESTAURANT & BAR NEWS
Abstract Bistrot · Paris
Abstract Bistro
Opened October 10th in the city center, this is the sister bar to the beloved Bar Nouveau (ranked on the World’s 50 Best Bars list), and equally impressive. Spirits are made in-house and used in the unique craft cocktails.
Bar Omi · Paris
Bar Omi
A hot spot upon opening in late September, Bar Omi is a sleek sushi restaurant from the team behind Left Bank favorite Ojii. In the heart of the city, the chic newcomer is open for both lunch and dinner, where it serves Japanese cuisine including chirashi bowls and high-quality sushi (think melt-in-your mouth tuna sashimi with miso-wasabi sauce and crispy buckwheat, and sea bass-shiso sushi). The portions are très petite, so plan on splurging and ordering a lot.
Arcane 17 · Paris
Arcane 17
A favorite new date night spot in the Marais, this Spanish-inspired neobistro has a sexy, candlelit dining room and menu highlighting Basque and Catalan specialties like potato chips with jamón ibérico de bellota, grilled langoustines, and a catch of the day.
Isotope · Paris
Isotope Paris
It may be winter but we’d still make a point to visit this artisanal ice cream shop for its high-quality, unique flavors (think melon ginger and date tiramisu).
A La Renaissance · Paris
À la Renaissance
There’s a new(ish) bistro in town: this century-old institution in the 11th has been given new life by the team behind Marais classic Le Mary Celeste. With a refurbishment that has retained the old-school feel of the original but updated it to feel more polished, the freshened-up, all-day bistro has been buzzing since day one. It’s particularly atmospheric in the evening, when it fills up with Paris’ trendiest, who come to dine on classic dishes (steak tartare with frites, etc) and wash it all down with perfect martinis.
KISSA PARIS · Paris
KISSA
A laid-back, industrial-cool new hangout in the Marais’ Marché couvert des Enfants Rouges. KISSA is open for both lunch and dinner, when it serves excellent wines made by the owner himself, and a small but delicious menu of small plates including beef tartare and vitello tonnato. Worth staying for: the excellent music.
Le Cadoret · Paris
Cadoret
Taken over by the Buttes Snack Bar team, Cadoret 2.0 is a cozy bistro serving excellent small plates. Think bluefin tuna with ‘nduja, brioche, and lemon basil and tagliolini with corn and bouillabaisse.
CORTADO CANTINA · Paris
CORTADO CANTINA
A bustling new tapas bar from the team behind Cortado Cafe, a popular Spanish coffee shop in the Marais. The casual, canteen-style spot is open for lunch and dinner when it serves tapas and larger plates alongside Spanish natural wines. Try the Spanish French toast for dessert.
Restaurant Prunier · Paris
Prunier
After being taken over by Benjamin Patou (the man behind Lafayette’s and Laperouse) and Antoine Arnault (CEO of Christian Dior), Prunier closed for the summer to undergo extensive renovations. The 16th arrondissement institution, originally opened in 1924, is now back open with freshened up Art Deco interiors and its signature seafood and caviar-focused menu. For a big, stylish night out, it’s a classic.
HOTEL NEWS
Hôtel de Charonne · Paris
We’ve already covered Pigalle newcomer **Hotel Massé**, but it deserves another shout-out as one of the city’s most stylish (and affordable) new addresses. Also, its restaurant and bar, Trente, opens in January and will certainly be a hot spot. In other 9th arrondissement news, there is an exciting new project opening this winter from the Chapitre Six group: Le Bus Palladium, a five-star hotel set in what was once the legendary nightclub of the same name. And finally, the restaurant-packed 11th arrondissement has a chic place to stay. Enter **Hôtel Folie** (pictured above) from Orso Hotels (the group behind Pigalle favorite **Hôtel Rochechouart**), a 43-room room boutique stay with rooms that are petite but very well-appointed. It’s a really charming new option, and it’s just a five-minute walk from Paris foodie classics like Bistrot Paul Bert, Mokonuts, and Clamato.
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