Hoosta Magazine

By Nathalie Heckel, manager of the Jeu de Paume Hotel
Great, from June 22nd to July 26th, it’s summer sales in Paris! Don’t miss this opportunity to treat yourself to a girls trip in Paris thanks to our “Mother-Daughter” package. As a true Parisian, I have always shopped in the boutiques of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and I [...]

Everybody knows it, the districts of the Ile Saint-Louis and the Place des Vosges are unavoidable places in the capital. Jacques Boulay, owner of the Hotel d’Albe, walks there everyday. He tells us the more delicious places for a tasting stroll in Paris.

Go on the Ile Saint-Louis
For the gastronomy enthusiasts
L’Orangerie is a contemporary and cozy [...]

While Winter has not yet said its last word, you are secretly dreaming of travels? Why don’t you choose a 100% greedy and exotic travel in the heart of the Marais? At l’Oga restaurant you’ll be welcomed in a contemporary decor, adorned with a flourishing vegetation touch. Plates are full of surprise, such [...]

The Asian wave is still breaking on Paris. The restaurant Sobane gives a second breath to the Korean cookery, in a simple place, unadorned but very trendy. In spite of its sober front, the Asian restaurant is full every weekend. In fact, the chef Kim Jung Ky courses are refined, carefully presented and [...]

Paris is in a fever of excitement! Lapérouse, the mythical gourmet restaurant, which had welcomed the whole 19th century Parisian elite, Proust and Zola as example, has just opened its brand new bar 100% glam! In red velvet, old panelling, and painted fresco, this bar is more than trendy. Bertrand Merlette, the ex-bartender of [...]

In 2002, Dan Cebula quit his job as a trader in New York to open a bar in Paris. With his childhood friend Mathieu Manzoni, they create DEPUR, a place turned to love date, professional and friendly meetings. While they were opening their second bar in 2008, they met their future partners who were [...]

Founders of the Social Club hits hard with creating a partnership with the famous American movie maker David Lynch, for the opening of his new Parisian club. Neighbor of the Social Club, the Silencio (name given in memory of the bar where heads Naomi Watts in Mulholland Drive), is as mysterious and dark as [...]

From a lively restaurant during the day, the Anthracite turns into a baroque and glamorous club at nightfall. In this elegant and sophisticated décor, we cannot help but play the countess for the night, sipping on a “Embrasse-moi” cocktail and comfortably sitting on flannel armchairs. The height of society chic!
Address recommended by Benoir Breton, [...]

After the opening of his restaurants the Quinzième, the Chardenoux and the Chardenoux des Prés, Cyril Lignac seems unstoppable. He just opened a contemporary bakery decorated in brown and caramel shades with oak furniture and a big blackboard hung on wall. Here, we find traditional breads, pastries and desserts. To taste: the Salted Butter [...]

Lately, the editorial staff of Hoosta magazine has a crush so strong reading the Cocottes interview that we’ve decided to talk about them too! What does this mysterious name hides? Les Cocottes are just two girlfriends graphic designers, Andrea Wainer and Laetitia, who get the idea of recreate our culinary utensils and other tissues. [...]

Incarnation of the Parisian chic attitude, the 5-star Bristol hotel just reopened its spa with the help of renowned architect Pierre-Yves Rochon. In a three-storied building, the Spa By Le Bristol La Prairie has 8 wellness rooms, a fitness room, a hairdresser and a children space (from 4 to 12 years) while you let [...]

Eve Saint-Ramon is known to photograph pinup girls, from the actresses of the On Tour movie to unknown women who dream of little fun and glamour in their lives. With the cooperation of Bérénice Clerc, she wrote a book filled with amusing and natural recipes, very easy and quick to make at home! These [...]

Parisian dandies were waiting for it, now it’s done: Christian Louboutin has just opened his first outlet for men. In a universe built by the architect Eric Clough, we find the cult shoes thought by the designer: the “Loubi” classic British brogue trompe l’oeil embroidered, the “Tasselissimo” perfect tassels for a unique loafer, not [...]

The brand Lollipops has designed accessories for 12 years, and now it launches a ready-to-wear collection where romanticism, originality and femininity meet each other. Colors are acidulous, adorned with cute patterns, clothes are simple, lights and pleasant to wear. Between the romantic and the crazy girl, the choice is yours!

Good to know: Since we’re [...]

Even if tensions within Paris are more or less calm down today, it has not always been a quiet city. Many struggles took place notably between the ruling class and the working class. This is the subject of the exhibition presented at the Carnavalet Museum, focused on the 19th century Paris people. Immerse [...]

The Centre Pompidou presents a brand new retrospective where dance and visual arts are intermingled. Since 1900, they has introduced together the main currents and figures that wrote modern and contemporary art history. In 2000m2, a 3 parts path has been plotted, it reveals common interest of art and dance for the body moving. [...]

Are you weary of traditional Breton creperie where the bowl of cider is gloomy? At Hoosta magazine, we have the solution: La Compagnie de Bretagne. This chic and contemporary creperie, decorated by Pierre-Yves Rochon, is nestled in the heart of the Latin Quarter. What could we ask more?

Photo credit: Fabrice Rambert.
Behind a black wall, [...]

On rue Montmartre is one of the trendiest “bobo” restaurants in Paris: Bioboa. In a design and refined setting, comfortable armchairs await you under the warm light of chandeliers to taste a healthy cuisine, mostly prepared with organically-grown products. We fall for the Vegetarian Burger for a shameless pleasure or for the Thai herb [...]

Since the Internet advent, exchanges are unlimited, and for the greatest pleasure of busy mums, shopping too! For example, SMALLable, a fashion and design concept-store, available online only, intended for children from 0 to 12. Here, more than 200 brands of fashion designer are accessible, found all over the world! From Lalé and [...]

For all kids from 2 to 5, Christmas is an unforgettable adventure! To spend fairy end-of-the-year celebrations in Paris with your children, here is the selection of Lamuse, a website that we like a lot at Hoosta magazine for its good deals.
T’Choupi fait son spectacle
Comfortably installed on their booster seats, children watch with pleasure [...]