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Breakfast in America

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Susie Hollands

A 50s diner, no big deal – but a 50s diner in the midst of Paris offers a surreal, Lynch-like experience. Brunch Transatlantic style (pancakes, bacon, eggs, a “Bottomless Mug O’Joe”…) is served at all hours of the day. The plus – they also serve beer. The scene is mostly made up of Parisian hipsters,… Read more

Hôtel Particulier Montmartre

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Susie Hollands

This hotel (in a house that once belonged to the Hermés family) features five suites (4 junior, one deluxe) and two large bedrooms by renowned contemporary artists; owner and manager Morgane Rousseau is a well-known curator. This is a world away from stuffy heritage-style accommodation, it’s a whole lot of fun wrapped up in a… Read more

Le Volets Bleus Chambres d’hôte – Biarritz Pays Basque

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Susie Hollands

Not in Paris but worth the trip to the South is Les Volets Bleus, situated about 4km from Biarritz in one of the most beautiful villages of the Pays Basque, Arcangues. Like the British concept of Bed&Breakfast, but a million miles away in terms of style and panache are French chambres d’hotes. You are effectively… Read more

Sacha Finkelsztajn

Posted on February 26, 2008 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Ana Lee If you’re strolling around rue des Rosiers and you don’t feel like felafel, Sacha Finkelsztajn’s (the yellow bakery) is a great Marais stalwart, filled with rib-sticking Yiddish delicacies from bureks, cheesecake, poppy seed cake and their famous pastrami sandwiches! Their take starts with (if you choose) an onion-studded bread-roll, with layers of lean,… Read more

Aux Folies

Posted on January 23, 2008 by VINGT Editorial

Words: Sarah-Neel Smith Visible almost as soon as you exit the Belleville metro, this neon-lit cafe is a microcosm of the diverse, constantly-in-flux neighbourhood it’s located in. A little rough around the edges, it is always packed to bursting on weekend nights with a crowd that is mostly made up of bohemian residents drawn by… Read more