[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-kathy-kuos-ultimate-guide-to-the-chicest-holiday-vacation-in-paris":3,"blog-related-kathy-kuos-ultimate-guide-to-the-chicest-holiday-vacation-in-paris":27},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":15,"products":19,"inlineProducts":20,"seo":21},569,"kathy-kuos-ultimate-guide-to-the-chicest-holiday-vacation-in-paris","Kathy Kuo's Ultimate Guide To The Chicest Holiday Vacation in Paris",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonjour, cuties! \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wanted to share a recent quick \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>four-day trip I took to Paris, France\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, from NYC. People always ask me where I shop and eat when I’m in Paris—especially around this magical holiday season—and honestly much of it stay the same year after year (since I have nostalgia and longing for my favorite spots), but with plenty of fun new spots mixed in.\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong> I'm excited to share my fave experiences from this recent jaunt,\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> and fill you all in on some of my time-tested travel tips as well!\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"I’ll also note that I went without my kids on this trip to Paris, so it was a slightly… more… shall I say elevated experience. Hehe—all my fellow mamas know what I'm talking about!\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>KKH Travel Tip:\u003C/strong> I typically try to book my flights so that when I get in, I can check right into a room that is prepared and ready, which means I either negotiate early check in, or I try to land around 12pm local time so my room could potentially be ready by 2pm by the time I get into the city from CDG, after clearing customs and collecting my luggage.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/MyAccount/businessLogin/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=newtradebanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-30122 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/unnamed.jpg\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1092\" height=\"230\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Accommodations: Gilded Glamour at Le Meurice in Paris\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We arrived at our home away from home, \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.dorchestercollection.com/paris/le-meurice?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA35urBhDCARIsAOU7QwlWo1NowR6usS1nnDjCe8BcQ4lxeIt7vK61usuq0Hsg5MLFgUCRB0caAogaEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Meurice\u003C/a> right at the Tulieries on Rue de Rivoli.\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>Paris at this time of the year, \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>right before Christmas is truly magical\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, and staying across from Jardin de Tuileries was so incredible. The aesthetic at Le Meurice is like a prettier, more modern version of the sets from HBO's \"The Gilded Age\" (I hope you’re watching, and if not \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/how-to-get-the-gilded-age-interior-design-look/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE\u003C/a> is a link to what we think and how to get the look).\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lemeuriceparis/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30128\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/lemeuriceparis_1700240449_3238174017973658484_448089358.jpg\" alt=\"parisian hotel\" width=\"900\" height=\"1125\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Gilded Age details at Le Meurice\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop Le Meurice-Inspired Essentials from KKH\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/107341-Chelsea-House-Empire-French-Country-Gold-Metal-Clear-Crystal-Chandelier/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26046\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Chelsea-House-Empire-French-Country-Gold-Metal-Clear-Crystal-Chandelier.jpeg\" alt=\"chandelier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/105584-Daniel-Rickey-Mid-Century-Brown-Wood-Clear-Glass-Brass-Accent-Bar-Cart/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27153\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_105584.jpg\" alt=\"bar cart\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/48039-Brinley-Modern-Classic-Hand-Carved-Finial-Gold-Frame-Mirror/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28182\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Brinley-Modern-Classic-Hand-Carved-Finial-Gold-Frame-Mirror.jpg\" alt=\"mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>I can’t say enough about how lovely Le Meurice was.\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>The “pecan cookie” in our room with the cutest American flag acknowledging the Thanksgiving holiday and all the tiny chocolates and fruit was made by the hotel's pastry chef Cedric Grolet. Separately, the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.dorchestercollection.com/paris/le-meurice/dining/breakfast-brunch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">morning breakfast\u003C/a>, is truly,\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>the most exquisite breakfast ever! \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>The restaurant is actually an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.dorchestercollection.com/paris/le-meurice/dining/restaurant-le-meurice-alain-ducasse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alain Ducasse restaurant\u003C/a>—a 2-Michelin star restaurant, with the best waitstaff, all of whom, honestly, were always smiling when I was there.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"Just sitting in the salon in itself is an experience bathed in lighting from antique mirrors and frescos. So glamorous and an experience to remember!\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">When I'm in Europe, I always order two soft-boiled eggs for breakfast, as they just get it right. The eggs come with the perfect bread, toasted so it's long and thin enough to dip into the yolky goodness, while still having enough crust like any respectable French baguette! Recently, while enjoying this breakfast, I overheard a couple discussing their experiences with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.saferglasgow.com/casinos-not-on-gamstop/\">non gamstop casinos\u003C/a>, which caught my attention. They were talking about how these platforms, not restricted by the UK’s self-exclusion schemes, offered them more freedom in their gaming choices. It was an unexpected but interesting conversation that made me think about the variety of experiences people seek while traveling. As I savored the 0.5”-cubed mango, kiwi, and pineapple fruit salad, I couldn't help but ponder how different regions, much like these casinos, offer unique and sometimes less conventional options. The trio of croissants I devoured within minutes were, of course, perfect, flaky, and as indulgent as the conversation that lingered in my mind.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30150 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/52C62B90-F9D5-4034-B3C5-BF9674B084D1.jpg\" alt=\"cookie\" width=\"900\" height=\"1201\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>A delicious welcome at Le Meurice\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30129 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/CD9D1FD8-9192-4E4B-99D1-864107EFCEB2.jpg\" alt=\"fancy cocktails\" width=\"900\" height=\"1201\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>The chicest drinks at Le Meurice\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lemeuriceparis/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-30130\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/lemeuriceparis_1700499653_3240348384317306779_448089358.jpg\" alt=\"paris\" width=\"900\" height=\"1125\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>The views from Le Meurice\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>The Chicest Holiday Attractions in Paris\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">This time of the year, \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Paris' famous ferris wheel was adorned with red, blue, and white\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> and there were all sorts of incredibly festive stalls, along with the rides and games that are always there—though this time with snow and Santa themes…\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>all of course in tasteful Parisian fashion. \u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>KKH Travel Tip: \u003C/strong>While I didn’t do the rides this year, in the past my kids have loved the log flume (in the summer), and we loved the very dramatic sausage over coals, raclette displays, pasta swirled into cheese wheels, and of course, Chablis and oysters! \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"If only every American amusement park had champagne, raclette cheese, and Chablis at every turn!\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30134 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/96D0EE5C-3CE5-420E-8EE7-3A4E1EDD4CA5.jpg\" alt=\"woman posing with santa\" width=\"900\" height=\"1600\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Joyeaux Noel!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30133 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/IMG_7281.jpg\" alt=\"ferris wheel\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>The most magical time of year in Paris\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of my favorite treats are the \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>ever so popular Gluwein (mulled red wine)\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>which, by the way, I learned how to make the \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>best homemade version\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> from my sister-in-law who is German (see below!). \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">I’ve always wanted to be that household that, whenever someone came over during the winter months, I would always have hot Gluewein ready, but for now, I can count on my sister-in-law to have this at her house when I go see my brother and his family!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy's Holiday Gluwein Recipe\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+sn63FZXjuo1l95eaTMcUEQ\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GluhFix teabag\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Cinnamon sticks, cardamom & cloves\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Orange peel and some orange juice\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Sugar to taste\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+oS-Bnflt2yXIoy8WwA1bFw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$15 Cabernet\u003C/a> (save the good stuff!)\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30132 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Facetune_30-11-2023-17-10-46.jpg\" alt=\"woman in paris drinking wine\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Enjoying some warm and tasty \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gluwein\u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop Kathy's Favorite Wine Accoutrements\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/60522-Nude-Glass-O-Modern-Classic-Crystal-Wine-Carafe-Large/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20444\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Nude-Glass-O2-Modern-Classic-Crystal-Wine-Carafe.jpg\" alt=\"carafe\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/76246-Nude-Glass-Stem-Zero-Modern-Classic-Clear-Crystal-Powerful-Red-Wine-Glass/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28001\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Nude-Glass-Stem-Zero-Modern-Classic-Clear-Crystal-Powerful-Red-Wine-Glass.jpg\" alt=\"wine glass\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/76270-Nude-Glass-Vintage-Modern-Classic-Clear-Crystal-Wine-Decanter-with-Cork-Stopper/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30156\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_76270.jpg\" alt=\"decanter\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>A Taste of Paris, A-la Kathy Kuo\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onwards to one of the absolute \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>best things to do in Paris over the holiday season: Feast!\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>I truly do know that this sounds cliche, but there are some things I just haven’t been able to get in NYC as good as they are in Paris, and there are many food items on that list! \u003C/span>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>First up are sea urchins.\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In America we typically have Santa Barbara uni, or as a rare delicacy, ones flown in from Hokkaido, Japan—but truly the ones at \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://huitrerie-regis.com/en/home/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huitres Regis\u003C/a>\u003C/strong> are the best!\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"You’ll be greeted at Huitres Regis by the new restaurant Director, Thomas, who hails from Corsica. We spent hours chatting, talking and really connecting with him. It’s these relationships, learnings about different food cultures, and opportunities to understand why someone loves their job and their customers that keeps me coming back to to this spot year after year!\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>A few things we learned from our gracious host:\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their urchins are brought in by air the night before and directly from Iceland from a very specific area that only has very limited production. This is where the water temperature is the absolute coldest and because it is brought in less than 24 hours prior, \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>the freshness is superb!\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>R\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eally great uni has the taste of roses and lychees—yes, you heard that correctly! \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Paired with a good Sauvignon Blanc, it's the the most luxurious, aromatic, and delicious experience. \u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30135 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/0157126F-AC81-475A-A997-482A4B20FF5C.jpg\" alt=\"restaurant\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The adorable and inviting Huitres Regis\u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30151 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/BD7F67A3-7073-4070-8C4A-AA481121C680.jpg\" alt=\"sea urchin\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Sea urchin yumminess\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong>KKH Travel Tip:\u003C/strong> You must go to Huitres Regis lunch, because \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>they sell out of urchins at dinner.\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>Every time! The space is tiny with only a few tables, so get a reservation ahead of time. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We arrived at 1pm, and stayed until 3pm, and we finished all their urchins. No, I didn’t eat \u003Cem>all\u003C/em> of them, I only had six, but by the end of the lunch service they had run out.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">If you’re not an urchin or oyster person, you can go to the (touristy, but still great food and service), \u003Cstrong>Cafe de Flore\u003C/strong> or \u003Ca href=\"https://lesdeuxmagots.fr/en/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cstrong>Les Deux Magot\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> where the elite intellectuals of the early 20th Century—\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Picasso, Camus, Hemingway\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>—used to dine. Cafe de Flore has a French onion soup on the menu, whereas Les Deux Magot doesn’t, but the foie gras at Les Deux Magot is better. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Decision, decisions, right? \u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30136 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Facetune_29-11-2023-08-59-10.jpg\" alt=\"woman in white sweater\" width=\"899\" height=\"1199\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Day-dreaming about what to order next on my Parisian food tour\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30137 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/EAC422D0-5950-42F3-AE42-1862DAA2E8EF.jpg\" alt=\"parisan pastry\" width=\"900\" height=\"1201\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Paris: Where food is a true art form\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-30153\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/B7ED6144-116C-4A5B-B01C-61917B693507.jpg\" alt=\"woman eating escargot\" width=\"900\" height=\"1201\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>What's a trip to Paris without some escargot?\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Parisian Shopping Secrets\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aside from the food, \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>one of my favorite things about Paris is shopping!\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>Coming from the interiors business, I always \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>love to shop around the home stores\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> in Paris to see what's new and inspiring. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On our shopping tour was:\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"http://www.carrerivegauche.com/en/le-carre/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cstrong>Carré Rive Gauche\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>: Essentially a shopping tour of all of yesterday’s most amazing objects dating back to the 1700s It’s literally like walking through a time warp of the most decadent era of French history. Walk slowly, and admire all the ornately decorated windows, the ancient book stores, the galleries…\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.flamant.com/int_en/store-locator/flamant-paris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flamant on Place Furstemberg\u003C/a>:\u003C/strong> A lovely and large Belgian home store (imagine it like the Restoration Hardware of Europe, but not nearly that large), this is near a lot of the amazing fabric stores like Manual Canovas, Rubelli, Georgetti. When you’re done walking through that, you can walk down Rue du Bac.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187147-d189242-Reviews-Deyrolle-Paris_Ile_de_France.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deyrolle\u003C/a>:\u003C/strong> This famous taxidermist is not for the faint of heart, but taking a look around was mind expanding experience to see!\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30138 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Facetune_01-12-2023-11-25-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"woman leaning against gate in paris\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>So many charming shops, so little time!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">There are also so many modern home stores in Paris—many of which are also in America, like Porcelanosa, Cassina, and Calligaris—but keep walking down Rue du Bac and you’ll see \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>some smaller boutiques, including\u003C/strong>:\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=La+Masion+du+Bac&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS886US886&oq=La+Masion+du+Bac&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIPCAEQLhgNGK8BGMcBGIAEMg8IAhAuGA0YrwEYxwEYgAQyCQgDEAAYDRiABDIICAQQABgNGB4yCAgFEAAYDRgeMggIBhAAGA0YHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhge0gEHMzc1ajBqNKgCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Masion du Bac\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>, for exquisite tabletop items\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://legrandcomptoir.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Grand Comptoir\u003C/a>,\u003C/strong> for all things cheap and cheerful\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.angelina-paris.fr/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angelina\u003C/a>,\u003C/strong> for amazing desserts and chocolates \u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://us.baobabcollection.com/products/candle-paris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cstrong>Baobab Candles\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, because we’re major fans and also sell them on KKH \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/brands/Baobab?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE\u003C/a>—they make incredible gifts as the packaging is amazing, but the vessels are just as lovely as the actual scent. In addition for tall ceilings or very large open spaces, their large sizes like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/136389-Baobab-Collection-Afrika-Global-Bazaar-Gold-Glass-Scented-Candle/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">THIS ONE \u003C/a>can burn for over 400 hours\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.conranshop.co.uk/our-stores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Conran Shop\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>, for all things modern, fun and funky\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.blancdivoire.com/fr/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cstrong>Blanc d’Ivoire\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, for a shabby chic home store that has amazing fragrances, and where I got a few amazing hand-made bird ornaments (see photo above)\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>KKH Travel Tip:\u003C/strong> End your shopping marathon at \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.lebonmarche.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bon Marche\u003C/a>\u003C/strong>, which is an amazing department store! It's worth noting that department stores in Paris are just not like American ones—they pay homage to the traditional experience of service and grandeur. Le Bon Marche is one that I always leave with an excellent pair of boots, heels, or better yet...both!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">At one end of Bon Marche is \u003Ca href=\"https://www.lagrandeepicerie.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-LGE-Site/fr/Default-Start?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgqGrBhDtARIsAM5s0_mhMtpBMx6EZ5K57uO7FQEryd2MC2iIgIrMpIM1cw6WA8tcvrHQ6e8aAmpNEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cstrong>La Grande Epicerie de Paris\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>, where you go just to ogle at the \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>charcuterie, bakes goods, truffles, and foie gras\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>. If nothing else, get a bag of the \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>chouquettes\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, which are basically French pastry puffs. They are impossible to find in America but the best way to describe it would be that they are like donut holes...but puffier, lighter, and with large sugar chunks on the outside that melt in your mouth—\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>speaking for myself, one can easily eat a whole bag!\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30139 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/9407419F-52A6-4A74-A21E-97A26D92A0B3.jpg\" alt=\"flower market\" width=\"900\" height=\"1600\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>There's nothing quite as lovely as Parisian flowers\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30141 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/5A00A0E2-0E71-460F-BF69-44E46761992A.jpg\" alt=\"cheese stall\" width=\"900\" height=\"1414\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>I'm just here for the fromage\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30152\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/IMG_7427.jpg\" alt=\"christmas tree with birds\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>I brought a few of these cuties home for my tree\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop Parisian-Chic Christmas Decor\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/137046-Vietri-Foresta-Modern-Green-Earthenware-Textured-Tree-Decorative-Sculpture/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30005\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Vietri-Foresta-Modern-Green-Earthenware-Textured-Tree-Decorative-Sculpture.jpg\" alt=\"christmas tree\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/70674-LObjet-Bird-Modern-Gold-Plated-Amethyst-Crystals-Napkin-Ring-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30142\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_70674.jpg\" alt=\"bird napkin ring\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/138719-Nova-French-Country-LED-Lights-Green-Potted-Christmas-Tree/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=kathyinparis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30090\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_138719.jpg\" alt=\"christmas tree\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>And Few More Gourmet Delights\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because...when in Paris, \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>eat as the Parisians do!\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>I just have to share a few more interesting and delicious food highlights and p\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laces I really loved eating at in Paris:\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://mysterycuisine.fr/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mystery Cuisine\u003C/a>:\u003C/strong> I don’t know how to explain it other than it was \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>so much fun\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>. It was romantic, quirky and truly one of a kind. It was started 14 years ago by a husband and wife duo. The wife, who is Vietnamese, inspires some of the French dishes, like one of the vermicelli soups, and some additional coconut flavorings on several dishes, but without totally giving it away - it is pure theater. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>The wine pairing is a must, as this isn’t a traditional wine pairing tasting menu\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>—it’s truly an artistic expression since you are asked to taste things in a certain way and to hold off on others.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30144 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Facetune_25-11-2023-01-59-39.jpg\" alt=\"woman at restaurant\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>In my element dining at Mystery Cuisine\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30143 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Facetune_25-11-2023-01-58-48.jpg\" alt=\"woman at restaurant\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>What you see here is just a *taste* of how amazing this meal was\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.restaurant-pantagruel.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pantagreul\u003C/a>: \u003C/strong>We had the tasting menu and it was a delight. Each “chapter” is served with one iconic ingredient served three different ways. I still can’t stop thinking about their miso seaweed butter which I would have happily worn as a face mask to bed if I had any left on my face!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://akiparis.fr/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aki Boulangerie\u003C/a>:\u003C/strong> I am pretty sure if I wasn’t made of flesh and bones with blood coursing through my veins, I would be made of mochi and matcha. I love rice cake anything, and all the better if it’s matcha flavored. Here I had \u003Cem>the\u003C/em> best matcha mochi! \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>KKH Travel Tip:\u003C/strong> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little random fact about Paris is that it happens to have better Japanese food than NYC. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They have the best tempura udon, the best takoyaki, and the best Japanese bakeries ever (see Aki Boulangerie).\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-30145 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Facetune_26-11-2023-09-19-34.jpg\" alt=\"woman with pastry\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>A happy traveler with my mochi treat from Aki \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boulangerie\u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Home Interior Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Need design help? 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