Amsterdam Gallery Find: Foam Fotografie Museum
FOAM FOTOGRAFIE MUSEUM A great small photography museum to stop past whilst you’re touring the canals of Amsterdam. Foam is located on the Keizersgracht and has a varied programme of exhibitions that include world-class photographers and young undiscovered talent. Best bit: They sell our good friend’s amazing work on cityscapes. Look out for it – […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Oriental City
Be prepared to line up for yum cha on the weekends at Oriental City. You’ll line up amidst a sea of black hair so you know your safe here. Best dim sum in Amsterdam hands down. Best bit: They have these chili and sesame oil infused cucumbers ”“ order them. http://www.oriental-city.nl/ Oudezijds Voorburgwal 177-179 1012 […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Foodware
FOODWARE If you’ve been to Amsterdam you’ve probably been stuck for good lunch options. Foodware fills that gap well with their great selection of fresh and well-cooked dishes. The owners and chefs have good taste and it shows in both the food and the space. Best bit: Hopefully it’s sunny and you can enjoy your […]
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Amsterdam Restaurant Find: Uliveto Alimentari
ULIVETO ALIMENTARI A beautiful light-filled lunch spot with a communal table. When you arrive just ask them to put together an antipasto plate to share with the group. Best bit: Eat you lunch and do your Italian grocery shopping at the same time. http://www.uliveto.net/ Weteringschans 118 1017 XT Amsterdam, The Netherlands +31204230099 Â
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Paris city guide: What puts the “gay†in Gay-Paree
A couple weeks ago I was lucky enough to indulge in a girls-and-gay-best-friends weekend in Paris. The plan was to see and do as much as possible since one of the girls (Hoa) was a Paris virgin, but somehow we ended up spending most of our time at GBF’s place stuffing ourselves with foie gras […]
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Paris Club Find: La Bellevilloise
A really special place with a tangible creative spirit. The venue hosts club nights, lectures, art exhibitions, film screenings and concerts and even includes a restaurant. Best bit: I can’t speak for the entire venue’s music policy but given I have been to see shows with Onra, Jessie Boykins III and Floating Points, I think […]
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Paris Restaurant Find: Panda Belleville
The best Vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi) in Paris hands-down. A trip to Paris is not the same without one. If I don’t get the time I always stop past on the way (or out of the way) to the airport – a delicious plane snack 🙂 Best bit: French baguettes and French butter with Vietnamese […]
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Paris Restaurant Find: Pho Banh Cuon 14
Easily the best Pho in Paris. The metro ride out there and time spent waiting in line are well worth it. Best bit: Simple. The Pho. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pho-14/104005522998433 129 Avenue de Choisy 75013 Paris, France +33 1 45 83 61 15 Â
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Paris Food Find: Comme a Lisbonne
This hole-in-the-wall specialises in Portuguese custard tarts and there’s a reason why they have an eager line waiting out front as soon as a fresh batch leaves the oven. Best bit: They are ALWAYS fresh out of the oven. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Comme-%C3%A0-Lisbonne/209638402400751 37 Rue du Roi de Sicile 75004 Paris, France +33 7 61 23 42 30 […]
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Paris Fashion Find: Surface to Air Le Marais
Rooted in music, art, fashion, film and photography, Surface to Air Le Marais is part fashion brand and part avant-garde creative studio best known for their sober, crisply cut designs, which have been worn by modern musical greats such as Justice, Chromeo and the Midnight Juggernauts. The Paris flagship located in Le Marais and nestled […]
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