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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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Seine Rive Gauche is beginning to come to life. Covering 320 acres (130 hectares), it is, according to its developer, the largest development project in Paris since Haussmann’s time.
 Devenez enseignant bilingue à New York. In an effort to answer the growing need for French bilingual teachers in New York City, Hunter College is offering the Master's and Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Education with French-specific bilingual education courses.
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Chartier is more than a Paris brasserie; it’s a piece of the city’s history. When Chartier opened in 1896, the idea was to offer local workers a decent, affordable meal. And in more than a century, not much has changed. Today you can get your daily soup for 1 euro, along with French classics such as choucroute or lentils with pork for less than 10 euros.
Like many Parisians and tourists, I love this place for its bustling atmosphere. Located in the heart of the theatre district, Chartier is the perfect stop if you want to have a quick meal before a show [...]
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Author Tilar Mazzeo is a connoisseur of Paris luxury who has written best sellers about two of her favorites: champagne (The Widow Clicquot) and perfume (The Secret of Chanel No. 5). Currently, she is writing a wartime history of the Ritz to be called The Ritz at War: Luxury in Occupied Paris. She confesses that all her work results from an addiction to "the business of beautiful things."
Businesses created by remarkable women are her forte. A college professor specializing in the 19th century, Mazzeo might have [...]
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In an upcoming exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris fashion meets New York know-how.
Marc Jacobs has always been about the merging of art with fashion. First it was music. His runway tribute to grunge, showing ripped jeans and oversize flannel shirts on the catwalk, may have famously got him sacked from Perry Ellis, but his friendships and collaboration with underground musicians have remained. In [...]
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New York Fashion Week has come to an end, and we are already looking forward to all of the fabulous fashion on the way next fall. While we were people-watching at Lincoln Center, we spotted a trend among the attendees: bright pops of color!
We responded by putting together an assortment of separates sure to brighten your dreary winter and have you looking just as fashionable as a Fashion Week insider.
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Most students of Parisian style will know Jean-Paul Goude. To the world, he is the man who made singer Grace Jones a star. But Goude has been molding the image of what is French for four decades. His first-ever retrospective, “Goudemalion,” follows the designer from illustration into magazines, then to a groundbreaking career in music, film and video. After this comes advertising for luxury brands—plus the most expensive spectacle ever seen on the Champs Elysées.
That event was the French Revolution's [...]
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Ah, Paris, the City of Light… and lovers. Valentine’s Day is upon us, and we thought we would get into the mood with a little lingerie shopping to find some alluring ensembles perfect for romance.
What kind of sexy are you: angelic, mischievous or seductive? Check out our lineup to find your lingerie style: a creamy white duo for the angelic, bright red for the more mischievous [...]
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When I’m walking around Paris, I’m always amazed at the number of bistros on every corner and everywhere in between. I wonder how they can all stay in business, and I’m equally curious when I continue to see new spots opening on a very regular basis. Les Affranchis recently joined the bevy of Paris bistros giving it a go in this city.
On the chefs’ side is a solid pedigree that includes time at Ledoyen, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Hotel du Palais in Biarritz.
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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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