"These French thrift stores are hidden all over the city. You have to be willing to shuffle and dig through racks and piles of moth-eaten pieces, but that’s what's fun about it." -Julia Chu
My favorite pastry shop, in a white tone to showcase his colorful pastries, innovative garnishes and flavors. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts
If you love scarves, this is your shop. Many varieties from India, beautiful ethnic jewelry, nice and friendly staff. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts
If you love scarves, this is your shop. Many varieties from India, beautiful ethnic jewelry, nice and friendly staff. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts
Simple, sublime food and natural wines in a beautiful 19th century shopping mall.-Wylie Dufresne, Top Chef
Giambattista Valli’s boutique is the epitome of luxury. Its pale pink walls, mirrored tables and 17th-century pillars make you think you’re in a couture salon.
For the coolest vintage jewelry, visit Karry Berreby. She has a very specific, stylish eye. You go to her house in the very fashionable Eighth Arrondissement and choose your piece.
There is no menu at L’Entrecôte. It offers only steak, but it’s the best on the planet. It’s served with a salad, fries and dessert.
The best foot massage outside of Thailand is at Ban Sabai. You sit in a huge armchair and you feel like you’re in a temple, but you’re really in the Marais.
Before a vacation, I dash to Fragonard. They have a pretty selection of little embroidered pouches to hold your shoes, lingerie, bathing suits and God-knows-what.
The most gorgeous tableware is at Astier de Villatte. One of its best pieces is this little ceramic saucer with a heart painted on it, which you can use to store your jewelry or whatever.
It's candles come in the most amazing colors and scents, like Mademoiselle de la Valliere, a sensual tuberose inspired by Louis XIV’s mistress. I try to have these fragrances in all of my homes.
It is worth to see this site. Find the Russian emperors stone here. See forts and hostorical bunkers by the way
One of urban legends tells us that wealthy tradesman placed the two statues of angry-looking cats on the building turret rooftops with their tails towards the old Riga Town Hall. Just follow the tail!
Famous for their weekend brunch offer and extra friendly staff attitude. Probably the best coffee in city!
IMHO a MUST visit every time I come. Cake excellent, Coffee excellent, and who cares about The money when you get that atmosphere?
If you're visiting Vienna, make sure to stop by this luxurious street. And if you don't feel like spending a couple g's at Tiffany's, at least do some window shopping! lol
A time machine back to days of Richelieu, Comedie Francaise, equiste, delicious, amazing service. Perfection. -Jonathan Waxman, Top Chef
Beautiful, gorgeous place off Champs Elysee. They have amazing simple food but it is expensive. -Jonathan Waxman, Top Chef
Michel Troisgros’s outpost in Paris. A hidden gem, gorgeous décor, scintillating food, great service and the Lancaster (the most intimate of all 4-Star Hotels in Paris). -Jonathan Waxman, Top Chef
