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Author: Alison Culliford
ISBN: 0-9766013-8-9
Price: $17.95
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NIGHT+DAY PARIS
Paris is many things to many people. While some come to experience its sleek sophistication, others indulge in the neo-bohemian scene, and still others flock here to enjoy the pinnacle of romance. No matter what you seek, Night+Day will show you how to make every minute in the City of Lights a memorable one.
September’s Best Event: Maison & Objet
The Lowdown: This major European design fair showcasing future trends in furniture, interiors and what the French call "the art of living" generates the atmosphere of fashion week (which comes later in the year) for the home. The salon is for trade and press only, but shops put on special exhibitions (watch for the telltale Paris Capitale de la Création logo).
When: Last full weekend of January and first full weekend of September; badges cost €52 for five days.
Where: Parc des Expositions, Paris-Nord Villepinte, Roissy-Charles de Gaulle
Contact: 01.58.07.18.00; maison-objet.com
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PARIS (2008):
Gilbert and Jean-Louis Costes (Hoteliers and Restaurateurs)
Lipp, the Deux Magots, and the Café de Flore were all started by
entrepreneurs from the inhospitable Aveyron region. But all this is
nothing compared to the empire created by the Costes family.
Brothers Gilbert and Jean-Louis moved up to Paris and worked as a
waiter and bartender respectively in their twenties. Now, with seven
prestigious addresses and part ownership of around 20 others,
they’ve created a name that’s synonymous with Parisian chic and
glamour. The Costes brothers can be credited for changing the very
face of Paris restauration and hotelery.
The firstborn was the Philippe Starck–designed Café Costes in 1984.
It closed in 1993, but Paris was hooked. Soon after, Hôtel Costes,
Café Beaubourg, Café de la Musique, Café Marly, Café de l’Esplanade,
and Georges restaurant on top of the Centre Pompidou proved the
Costes had conquered the capital. Their winning formula was all-day
dining on light, international-flavored cuisine; staff who all look like
models; and spectacular design. Models, fashion designers, and film
stars flocked to drape themselves on the tasseled velvet banquettes.
The Costes also secured some fabulous locations: few of the world’s
museums can boast people-watching like that of Café Marly or
Georges. To top it all, Hôtel Costes started bringing out its own musical
compilations, which traveled worldwide as ambassadors of Parisian
lounge culture. Now there’s also the high-fashion Costes magazine.
From morning coffee at the new Le Village café to late-night cocktails
around the Hôtel Costes bar, the in-crowd loves Costes just as much
as it did ten years ago. To join the club, just swish through those dark
glass doors and order a dry martini.
Check out our choice for the
world's foremost Urbanistas in other cities:
The Urbie Awards.
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