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Paris versus New York: A Tally of Two Cities
Our pick for the February item of the month is the new book Paris versus New York: A Tally of Two Cities, by Vahram Muratyan. One of our New Year’s Solutions is taking to bed a good book instead of a laptop, and this is on our list of must-reads. An homage to two of the world’s most iconic cities, this delightful book is full of intriguing details, striking graphics and witty wording. You’ll enjoy it whether you are a fashionista that inhabits the Big Apple or a chic Parisienne in the City of Light, or have the privilege of spending time on both sides of the Atlantic and feel at home in both. This book also makes a heartfelt gift.
Paris versus New York: A Tally of Two Cities
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January has basically come and gone, and as for February, we are looking forward to a month full of love and romantic candlelit dinners with our SO.
What to wear to such scrumptious soirees? We have put together a fabulous variety of luscious silk tops perfect for dining out in the City of Light. These are all great blouses that you can effortlessly pair with black pants for a night on the town.
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When I go to Paris, I like to be treated like a VIP, but I don’t like to pay for it. Call me cheap, but isn’t it divine to feel like a princess? Now don’t get me wrong: I enjoy picking up the tab for a friend at a restaurant, but when it comes to hotel rates, apartment rentals or that new blouse, I love a bargain. Maybe it’s those tag sale weekends I spent with my mom while growing up in Nebraska. Anyone can pay full price for something, but it’s the savvy gal who is able to strike the deal on that vintage Hermès shirt. And that was the idea behind our newly created circle of friends, the Girls’ Guide to Paris Travel Club: value meets VIP treatment.
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This is surely one of the most popular addresses in the Japanese neighborhood around rue Ste.-Anne, and it’s one of my favorites, too. Kunitoraya is part of a mini-empire of Paris restaurants that includes the younger but higher-end Kunitoraya 2, as well as a Japanese-French bakery/café, Aki, where you can get a brioche with a beguiling swirl of matcha and (I’m not making this up) a sandwich made from a baguette stuffed with gyoza, the pan-fried dumplings served in noodle shops.
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What do you look for in a Paris apartment rental? A lot of our readers have become savvy and are renting apartments rather than hotels for their stays in Paris. Let’s face it: it’s cheaper and much, much roomier. But there are a myriad of companies, so how do you find a good one, one that is reputable and has wonderful places available but won’t charge you through the nose?
We asked Deborah Landau, head of the creative writing program at NYU and a frequent traveler to Paris, what she looks for.
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Looking to do some one-stop shopping in Paris? Then look no further than the grands magasins of Paris for beauty, bags, bedding, books and beyond! Paris department stores offer a wide variety of choices under one roof, or sometimes three, as some stores extend into multiple buildings, but this allows you to get all your shopping done in one place. Where to go and why? Here's a look at the Big 3.
Le Bon Marché
Some say Le Bon Marché is the granddaddy of all Parisian department stores. It's smaller [...]
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After the holiday rush, we are looking forward to more-intimate evenings of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with close friends. We went shopping at Net-A-Porter to find that signature staple that every woman needs in her closet during these chilly winter months: the long-sleeved little black dress (LSLBD).
We found a selection of simple yet chic styles that will have you ready for any upcoming black-tie or cocktail affair [...]
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There seems to be no end to the cave à manger trend—wine shops where you can also eat. Some are proper Paris bistros; others offer little more than cheese and charcuterie in the way of comestibles. Le Verre Volé is a longstanding, mostly beloved stalwart of this scene, a bare-bones, canal-side canteen whose style has only ever been in its substance. That substance is the vin naturel—the nothing-added, unfiltered, minimally manipulated wine—lining the walls here.
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French Wines: The Art of the Struggle
It may surprise you to learn that the most intriguing and distinctive French wines are produced from vines that have “struggled” to produce their fruit. Perhaps they endured a period of drought or had to eek out an existence in a marginal planting site (picture a vineyard meeting up against imposing geological structures like steep [...]
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by Camille Malmquist
Legend has it that each of the folds in a French chef’s toque represents a different way of preparing eggs. Oeufs en meurette is one of my favorites—poached eggs swimming in a hearty red wine stew studded with bacon, mushrooms and pearl onions. The dish hails from France’s Burgundy region, where you’ll also find such classics as boeuf bourgignon and coq au vin. The sauce and garnishes for oeufs en meurette are very similar to those of the latter. There’s a chicken-and-egg joke in there somewhere.
On many menus, you’ll find this poached egg dish as a starter, but I like to make it the main event. It’s the perfect warming meal for a cold winter day, especially with crusty bread to soak up every last drop.
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Fan Photo Submissions
Photos 1–4:Fireworks, Metro, Moulin Rouge, Coffee Cup, by Grand Prize Winner Stacy Pedersen (Napa, CA; now Paris). Photos 5–7: Girl in Fountain, Eiffel at Sunset, Lock on Fence, by Beth Davidson (Port Huron, MI). Photo 8: Ceiling at Printemps, by Yan Yan Teoh (Sidney, AU). Photo 9: Couple Walking, by Quinn Connors (Paris). Photo 10: Kissing Oscar Wilde's Tomb at Père Lachaise, by Christine Eitel Commons (Paris). Photo 11: White Medallion, by Carina Okula. Photo 12: Sacré Coeur in Pink, by Claire Liao (Taipei).
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