St-Germain based, American author Kirsten Lobe’s first novel ‘Paris Hangover’ is published by St. Martin’s Griffin.

Assouline
Because, to me, it’s akin to the ‘high temple’ of elegant books to worship,
35 rue Bonaparte, 6th. 01.43.29.23.20.

Brasserie Lipp
For the ‘old school’ waiters and the ambiance.
151 bd St-Germain, 6th. 01.45.48.53.91.

Cinq Mars
For the groovy scene that reminds me of NYC’s Soho, and the surprisingly genius fare.
51 rue de Verneuil, 7th. 01.45.44.69.13.

Bonpoint
For the extravagance: with room after room of fantastical dream-like ‘sets’, it’s as if one has stepped into a children’s book.
6 rue de Tournon, 6th. 01.40.51.98.20.

Isabel Marant
For acquiring ‘le vrai Parisienne’ attire.
1 rue Jacob, 6th. 01.43.26.04.12.

Pierre Hermé
For his orgasmic confections: the ONLY place on earth I will wait in line!
72 rue Bonaparte, 6th. 01.43.54.47.77.

Kenzo
For his brilliant use of colour and embroidery.
60 rue de Rennes, 6th. 01.45.44.27.88.

Dries Van Noten
If I could be dressed by one designer, it would be this man!
7 quai Malaquais, 6th. 01.44.27.00.40.

Le Lutetia
For the champagne rendezvous that start at sunset and somehow end at sun up… in a suite!
23 rue de Sèvres, 6th. 01.49.54.46.76

Café de la Mairie
For the croque monsieurs with a chilled vin blanc, with girlfriends on weekends,
8 pl St-Sulpice, 6th. 01.43.26.67.82.

Café de Flore
Because it is home!
172 bd St-Germain, 6th. 01.45.48.55.26/ www.cafe-de-flore.com/