SURVIVAL GUIDE TO PARIS FASHION WEEK

After the Winter Olympics, the only competition left for us to enjoy is Fashion Week. If you survived NY, London and Milan- which means you are most likely a fashion robot wrapped in designer clothes- you’re one step away from winning the marathon in Paris. Knowing the major importance of a good meal, how it can lift ones mood even in the most stressful situations, I checked out the areas close to popular PFW venues and build up a plan based on time availability so that even the most coveted editors would be able to maintain strength till the finish line.

YOU’RE IN FOR: Ten Minutes

Big Fernand: No time to spare for a meal? Head to “Big Fernand” for a quick burger. Taking the classic American burger and giving it the French gourmet treatment, the restaurant is serving mouth-watering burgers offered with a selection of local cheeses and add-ons, making Big Fernand’s a Parisian staple.

YOU’RE IN FOR: 30 Minutes

Café Constant: Christian Constant knows about the quest for perfection, having chased after Michelin stars for most of his career before devoting himself to simpler cooking. Maybe that’s why this small two-level bistro, one of four restaurants he owns in the same street, gets all the ingredients right, from the vintage décor with a zinc bar in the front to the menu that often reads like grand-mère’s scribbled notebook.

YOU’RE IN FOR A DRINK

Merci: The cult favorite of fashion editors from New York and London, Merci is a tiny cafe with a giant advantage—they’re one of the only places in Paris that makes fresh-squeezed green juices. The cafe is attached to a smart, bright boutique with an in-house line of affordable clothing and accessories, plus stashes of fantastic art books and albums.

THE NIGHT IS YOURS

Congrats, you survived a day of shows! If you’re in for some gourmet cuisine, head to French Restaurant Akrame. Created by the infamous Chef Akrame Bellal, known for his world-class cooking and elegant presentation, this venue will dazzle your eyes as long as your taste buds!