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June 2-3
This weekend is the Portes Ouvertes at Les Frigos! Check out the artist studios in one of the most famous former squats in Paris. In the 13th (near the Bibliothèque Mitterrand, just off Rue de Tolbiac), ree entry, Saturday (2-10pm) and Sunday (2-8pm).

June 8-10
Nearly 6,000 feathered and sequinned costumes, designed and made in the workshops of the Folies Bergère, one of the world’s most prestigious music-halls, are going on auction at the Palais de la Bourse (Place de la Bourse, 2nd) over three sessions (two catalogued sales on Saturday 9th at 6pm and Sunday 10th at 4pm, one non-catalogued sale of costumes, accessories, notions and supplies). To this magnificent set of lots will be added a hundred posters and programmes recounting a century of revues, original musical scores composed for Folies Bergère revues and drawings by famous fashion illustrator Erté. Public exhibition of the collection from 2-6pm on Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturday, 10am-3pm on Sunday.

June 17
It's time yet again to don your most fashionable hat and a picnic basket and head up to Chantilly for the annual Prix de Diane at the Chantilly Hippodrome. It's Ladies' Day at the races, and the fashions might overshadown the horses, but overall it's a fabulous day out for free (well, if you can get out there by train or car or helicopter). Check out one of my posts from the 2010 event with photos.

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Wednesday
Jun022010

Paris by Mouth Launch Party

Every blogger, food writer, foodie and wine connoisseur in Paris seemed to be at the launch party for the new Paris by Mouth website on Monday night at Daniel Rose's Spring Boutique (52 re de l'Arbre Sec, 1st).

Paris by Mouth is "a collaborative website, edited by established food writers, that is changing the way people find and appreciate delicious things in Paris. We take the food writing that is scattered all over the web, filter out the junk, and present it in a way that helps you follow the trends and find a place to eat tonight."


Lily Heise and Paris by Mouth Editor, Meg Zimbeck

ROLL CALL

The hostess of the evening was Paris by Mouth editor Meg Zimbeck. Her team of contributing editors are Barbra Austin, Alexander Lobrano, Chrisos, Clotilde Dusoulier, Dorie Greenspan, John Talbott, Julot, Phyllis Flick, Sophie Brissaud, and Wendy Lyn. Some of the faces at the party included Laura and Braden of Hidden Kitchen, David Lebovitz, Lily Heise of Context Paris, Olivier Magny of O-Château (which happens to be next door to Spring), Katia and Kyliemac of K&K Podcast, Forest Collins of 52 Martinis, "Food Creative" Rachel Khoo, Camille of Croque-Camille, Lauren Elkin aka La Maitress, Elise Pierce the Cowgirl Chef, Sebastien of Château du Petit Thouars, Zeva Bellel of Yelp.fr, Elisabeth Fourmont of La Coquette, Ellen McBreen of Paris Muse, Melissa of Prête-moi Paris, and most likely a few more friends and fellow bloggers I've left out...

 

 

 


Some of the goodies at the Spring boutique, including their own house Champagne.

** See much better photos of the party (and the guests) at the Paris by Mouth website. **

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Reader Comments (5)

So disappointed I missed it! I would've love to come but alas was in Geneva. Looks like a great time!
June 2, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLindsey
Thanks for coming, Heather! It was so wonderful to have you there.
June 2, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMeg Zimbeck
Was amazing... and the roll call speaks for itself.
June 2, 2010 | Unregistered Commentershannon
Great information, thank you very much. I am considering a trip after reading your stuff and your blog is an excellent resource
June 3, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMax White
Just got back from Paris. Thanks for the tip to Paris by Mouth. Time for a return visit.
August 15, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAndy Strote

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