There are a number of small MANDARINA DUCK stores in Paris. There is also a small selection in Lafayette Men's ground floor (where you can get your LANVIN items). If you don't find what you're looking for there, head to Blvd Madelaine for a small MD boutique, very near to MADELIOS, a men's dept store.
If you want to get LV and MD within the same area, go to St Germain Des Pres (line 4). LV is right in front of the church, next to Cafe Les Deux Magots (I think). An MD store is in rue Bonaparte, in the corner, 1 minute walk from LV. And when you're on rue Bonaparte, don't forget to get some mini macaroons and Ispahan from PIERRE HERME (quite possibly earth's best pastry). You're also few steps from AGNES B HOMME.
Isn't the bistro in Kenzo Building called KONG? It's designed by Philippe Starck and even though the decor is nice (typical Starck), I heard food is just so so. IIRC there is also Yo Sushi in the ground floor or basement level. If I were you, I'd skip KONG and head to ATELIER. If you don't mind eating early, they take reservation for 6:30PM seating. GAYA, a seafood rest across from ATELIER is also awesome (and they are both very pricey)
For a true Parisian dining experience, I would also recommend CHEZ GEORGES and LE COMPTOIR. Small, cramped, smoky, and absolutely delicious food!
Have fun! I wish I were going there this weekend.
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Dave Marsh
OK I finally managed to book my Eurostar tix (a bit expensive at £145 but manage to get First class on the way back for just £5 more)
I will be arriving into Paris at around 9:30ish on Friday night and leaving on Sunday night 9pmish.
OK to be more specific my questions are:
1) When I arrive into Paris, what is the best way to get to my hotel ( I am staying at the Le Meridien Etoile - near Champs Elysee). Metro or Taxi?
2) What to do on Friday night? Resturants and bars that open past 12am? Any good recommendations? DOnt' want somewhere too over the top or noisy. Also I am by myself so don't want to feel like a complete loser as well!
3) Things to do on Saturday. Will need to do some shopping (LV. Manadrina Duck, Lanvin etc... Galeries Lafayette). Once I got them out of the way, what would you also recommend.
As I asked last time there is this bar/bistro located on top of a glass building that was used in Sex and the City. I think it is above the Kenzo Building. wouldn't mind spending some time there.
Also what other restaurants will you recommend? I liek a traditional French Bistro setup if possible. Although I might try and see whether I can get a space at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon.