Our Tastemakers don’t follow guides, they make them. These are their go-to spots: the places they actually spend time in, recommend to friends, and keep going back to.
"My favourite store in the world, the first store that carried Pien Studios and one of my dearest friends."
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Keizersgracht 600, 1017 EP Amsterdam, Netherlands
"Take the little soup with one extra spring roll."
3 Rue Volta 75003 Paris, France
Located on a bright downtown corner, Altro Paradiso serves chef-owner Ignacio Mattos' light, satisfying takes on Italian cuisine.
New York City, United States
234 Spring Street New York, NY 10013
Les Puces de Saint-Ouen is a sprawling network of warehouses, stands and alleyways that put any other carboot sale to shame. With over 5 million visitors a year, it is worth spending some time browsing this area of Paris.
Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
Rue des Rosiers 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine France
“For a family or friends meal in Antwerp, a historical place and comforting foods.”
Antwerp, Belgium
Oude Koornmarkt 16 2000 Antwerp
"I dream about this pizza every week. All of them are fantastic, but do not miss the potato gratin pie!"
8781 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, United States
"One of my all-time favourite hotels: an extremely warm welcome, a beautiful view and rooms stuffed with heavenly antiques and objects. Oh, Positano!"
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 30, 84017 Positano SA, Italy
"A hidden gem where you can play billiards and have a drink. A little secret spot to escape the city for a while."
Paris, France
15 Rue de Montpensier, 75001 Paris
"Where I love meeting my mother for a late-morning coffee or stopping by for a late-night dessert. They serve the best giant tarte Tatin in Paris, perfect at 11 pm."
Paris, France
2 Rue du Bouloi, 75001 Paris
"I go there all the time because their Caesar salad is delicious, but mostly because of Bouboum, the resident cat. If you go, make sure to ask for Bouboum!"
Paris, France
43 Rue Saint-Merri, 75004 Paris
"I went to high school nearby, so coming back to the Luxembourg Gardens as an adult always reconnects me with my inner child. It brings back memories of first heartbreaks, school stress, coffee and cigarettes, but also all the fun and lightness of being young."
Paris, France
75006 Paris
"Home to my favourite painting in the world: L’Atelier du peintre by Gustave Courbet. I keep coming back to see it. No matter how many times I visit, it never gets old."
Paris, France
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris
"My favourite meeting spot with friends who live in the 11th and 19th arrondissements. We sit outside, sip grenadine, catch up on life and enjoy the beautiful view of the church."
Paris, France
2 Pl. Franz Liszt, 75010 Paris
"A toy shop for children where I somehow always manage to find the perfect gifts for my friends and sometimes for myself. I love this place, walking in feels like stepping straight back into childhood."
Paris, France
80 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
"A beautiful bookshop on the same street as La Truite Enchantée. I live right across from it, so I often pop in to find a new book, then head home to get cosy with my latest discovery on a Sunday afternoon. One of my favourite little rituals."
Paris, France
51 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
"Old And Interesting (Gallery) curated by Isaac Benigson on 44 Great Russell Street always has works that hold great vitality."
London, United Kingdom
2nd Floor 44 Great Russell Street
"A beautiful bookshop on the same street as La Truite Enchantée. I live right across from it, so I often pop in to find a new book, then head home to get cosy with my latest discovery on a Sunday afternoon. One of my favourite little rituals."
Paris, France
51 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
"Home to my favourite painting in the world: L’Atelier du peintre by Gustave Courbet. I keep coming back to see it. No matter how many times I visit, it never gets old."
Paris, France
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris
"My favourite spot in London. Every mouthful is perfection and the wine selection is always on point. Say no more."
London, United Kingdom
London SE1 3PA, United Kingdom
