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Chef Badara Gueye, Head Chef at Purple Summer's Château de Candie, On His Top 5 Favourite Artists
At Château de Candie in Chambéry , Senegalese chef Badara Gueye isn't just plating exquisite French cuisine — he’s crafting art in every...

CSP Times
Jul 5


Ralph’s Paris: An American Dream in the Heart of Saint-Germain
PARIS Tucked behind a set of discreet green doors at 173 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Ralph’s Paris is less a restaurant and more a...
Angela Tam
Jun 29


Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Review — Venice to Paris Route
All images courtesy of CSP Times. It’s 5:45 a.m. and I'm somewhere in the French countryside when I peel back my eye mask and slide aside...

Faye Bradley
Jun 28


Saint James Paris: Where French Romanticism Meets Design Precision in the City’s Only Château-Hotel
PARIS A hotel review of Saint James Paris. All images courtesy of Faye Bradley | CSP Times. Paris rarely hides its splendour. It...

Faye Bradley
May 20


Bomee Ki's Top 5 Favourite Bakeries in Paris
PARIS Paris, often called the culinary capital of the world, is a haven for pastry lovers. From buttery croissants to delicate tarts, the...

Lola Carron
Jan 23


Emily in Paris' Jin Xuan Mao On His Chinese Heritage, Working with Lily Collins and Ashley Park & His Favourite Fashion Brands, From Schiaparelli to Robert Wun – Interview
INTERVIEW Jin Xuan Mao’s journey from a small town in China to the heart of Paris is nothing short of remarkable. An actor, writer, and...

Faye Bradley
Sep 1, 2024


How Michaël Azoulay Built American Vintage, the French Fashion Label Inspired By His US Travels — Exclusive Interview
INTERVIEW In anticipation of its fifth store in Hong Kong, we engage with Michaël Azoulay, the founder behind the quintessentially French...

Sasha Huang
Feb 26, 2024


Jade Genin On Her Parisian Love Story with Chocolate
INTERVIEW On the streets of Avenue de l’Opéra, one establishment stands out with its chic gold exterior, sweet scent of chocolate and...

Sasha Huang
Aug 9, 2023


Legendary Chef Hélène Darroze On Cooking Philosophies, French Gastronomy & 'Magic' at The Connaught
INTERVIEW Introducing Hélène Darroze, the real-life chef muse behind two iconic figures of popular culture: Colette, the animated...

Sasha Huang
Mar 8, 2023


AM par Alexandre Mazzia On 'Transversal' Cuisine & Nutritional Recipes For Olympics Paris 2024
INTERVIEW Restaurant AM par Alexandre Mazzia is a beautiful twist on the French word ‘ame’, meaning soul, and the chef's initials. For...

Sasha Huang
Jan 28, 2023


Le Bristol Paris' Hotel Manager Leah Marshall Talks French Heritage & the Gabriela Hearst Pop-up
INTERVIEW Since 1925, Le Bristol, Paris has brought together a love for French culture and passion in the heart of the city of light....

Sasha Huang
Jan 21, 2023
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