Creative

Lac-Hong Vietnamese Restaurant

Posted on March 30, 2010 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Brendan Seibel As the luxury coach pulls away, leaving you to stand in the middle of Saigon, expect to be surrounded by restaurants resembling Lac-Hong. Authenticity hounds would flee from the faux-traditional facade and reviews plastered across the door. Dime store trinkets and tourist knick-knacks compete with a small collection of tightly packed… Read more

Theatre L’étoile du nord

Posted on March 9, 2010 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Nick Forrester L’étoile du nord is a small theatre in the 18th arrondissement boasting an eclectic mix of performance, music and contemporary dance – sometimes of a challenging nature. L’étoile du nord 16, rue Georgette Agutte, 18th Paris Ph: 01 42 26 47 47 Read more

Max Linder Panorama

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Susie Hollands

Max Linder Panorama is one of several classic art deco cinemas concentrated in 9th and 18th arrondissements. Unlike its landmark neighbor, the 3000 seater Rex, Max Linder has an unassuming exterior. Built in 1912, the theatre was re-named after the French silent film pioneer Max Linder who purchased it in 1914. The theatre was… Read more

Artazart Design Bookstore

Posted on January 13, 2010 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Joel Ma In the 21st century everyone knows at least one graphic designer. They usually have a keen eye for visual metaphor, impeccable personal hygiene and may or may not wear slim rectangular, black plastic glasses. If the bookshop Artazart were a person, it would be your Graphic designer friend. Artazart stocks a… Read more

International Bar

Posted on January 7, 2010 by VINGT Editorial

Text: Joel Ma Image: Valentin Ottone For those who acquaint themselves with a city by the pulse of its live music, Paris can leave the average punter a little cold. Openied in 2008 and located close to Rue Oberkampf, in the heart of the 11th arrondisment, The International Bar is something of a revelation for… Read more