With a showstopper garden, bespoke artwork, lots of lounge space, and an extraordinarily convenient 17th Arrondissement location, the Tribe Paris Batignolles flips idea of the boutique hotel on its head. The question becomes: does it succeed? Writer Dan Latif investigates.
Read MoreMandarin Oriental's Lutetia remains the only Palace-rated hotel on Paris' Rive Gauche. Writer Dan Latif spends an evening at its venerable Joséphine Bar, a historic crossroads where impressive cocktails, genteel service, and monumental interiors make it one of the city's essential stops after dark.
Read MoreAlready known for challenging the norms of watchmaking without sacrificing performance, Hegid has teamed up with typographical artist Pieter Ceizer to reconsider just about every aspect of timekeeping with a limited edition Good Times watch. Write Dan Latif goes to Hegid’s Place Vendôme boutique to get an early look.
Read MoreIn one of Paris’ largest exhibition halls, acres of classic automotive treasures await admiration. Celebrating its 50th edition in France, writer Dan Latif and photographer Julien Fautrat show and tell the story of Rétromobile ahead of its New York City debut later this year.
Read MoreOnce associated almost exclusively with cold weather and ski trips, raclette is now at the center of a foodie debate: is it a seasonal indulgence, or a dish that defies the calendar altogether? Dan Latif takes us to an International Raclette Day celebration in Paris and explores why raclette endures. Plus learn how to make your own raclette at home.
Read MoreSlip away to Les Sables-d'Olonne, where a captivating new exhibition by Sorbonne professor-artist Apoline and photographer Daniel Latif presents everyday encounters at the windswept beaches of France’s Atlantic coast and Tokyo’s luminous streets.
Read MoreIn the artful Parisian neighborhood of Montmontre, the celebrated Brasserie Saint Jean has reopened after a four-month renovation, ushering in a new era for the humble yet essential French diner.
Read MoreTo honor the 100th anniversary of Josephine Baker’s legendary Paris debut, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées will dedicate its entire 2025–2026 season to her legacy, culminating in the Josephine Baker Gala in October. Soprano and guest writer Evelyn Mê-Lihn takes us there.
Read MoreSteeped in history and wrapped in understated luxury, Dijon’s Grand Hôtel de la Cloche delivers gilded salons, a secret garden, and one of Burgundy’s most indulgent spas—making it far more than just a place to sleep between wine tastings.
Read MoreDijon, France is a paradise for culinary enthusiasts, going far beyond its eponymous mustard. At the heart of a renaissance is the Grand hôtel La Cloche, which hosts some of the city's finest bars and restaurants in a dynamic arrangement. Writer Dan Latif takes us there.
Read MoreIt might be the oldest Champagne house in existence, but Ruinart has never lost its taste for innovation. Step inside Ruinart’s transformed maison, situated in the heart of the Champagne region.
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