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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin As with every winter, an onslaught of new restaurants have opened in the French capital, making it even harder to choose where to eat in Paris . So, to help you along, we've done the research for you by testing 20 of the most talked-about places in the city, in hope of making the process of picking a restaurant to eat in Paris on your next visit as smooth as possible. From design-forward hotspots serving up laid-back cuisine to the young chefs en route for the stars, we've got you covered. 1. Granite, A Former Chef At Anne-Sophie Pic's Who's Destined For The Stars Tucked out of sight just around the corner from the Louvre, the young crew at Granite are sure to nab themselves a few stars in the coming years for the stellar service, slick décor and magnificently crafted cuisine. Helmed by 28-year-old Tom Meyer, the young chef is no stranger to multi-Michelin-star excellence. Having created no less than an astounding 400 … [Read more...] about The 20 Restaurants To Try In Paris Right Now

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin At the turn of the century, New York served as the epicenter of America’s Gilded Age. Those who have seen the period drama know that city socialite Caroline Astor hosted lavish parties at her Fifth Avenue mansion. One of her five children, Colonel John Jacob “Jack” Astor IV, went on to become one of the wealthiest men in America. He pursued the family business, including the development of grand hotels, and in so doing, left travelers 118 years later with a glimpse of a bygone era at The St. Regis New York . The French Beaux-Arts style hotel debuted on September 4th, 1904. Some historians consider the inn for the upper crust the apogee of Astor’s career. Unfortunately, his life was cut short at 47. He died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, though not before helping his young, pregnant wife escape on a lifeboat. Writers often recount this story in profiles of the hotel, though I choose to mention it not … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age For Modern Travelers: What It’s Like To Stay At The St. Regis New York

Memorial Day is approaching quickly, and the unofficial beginning of summer also marks a big uptick in weekend trips to make the most of the season. Whether you’re flying, driving, or taking a train, a tried and true companion on these trips is the humble weekender bag. In the interest of helping you give your weekend trips an upgrade this year, we had Fast Company editors and writers try five bags and give their honest opinion. advertisement advertisement Everlane Quilted Weekender I am in the process of packing up my stuff and moving to a new apartment at the moment and the Everlane quilted weekender bag has proved incredibly useful for carting a ton of clothes back and forth to consign at The RealReal and Buffalo Exchange. It is lightweight and deceptively huge with a lot of different compartments so I can fit a lot in. The minimalist quilted design also looks nice and chic (certainly beats the blue Ikea bag I was using before). It’s been marked … [Read more...] about 5 bags that are perfect for your summer weekend getaways

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Contrary to the legends about brilliant ideas just falling from the trees like apples, great innovators don't sit or wander aimlessly waiting for inspiration to hit them in the head. Serendipity is real, of course, as are eureka moments in the shower, but the most prolific innovators actively work to increase their odds of making momentous discoveries. Whether by choosing topics heretofore underexplored, selecting important problems, charting new territory, or leveraging existing skills, great innovators have a knack for positioning themselves in the right place at the right time. In a recent conversation with William G. Kaelin Jr. , 2019 Nobel laureate and the Sidney Farber Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, he shared that: "When I was a young boy, my father liked to fish. And I learned that one of the most important decisions a fisherman makes is where to fish. Likewise, … [Read more...] about Where Do Great Innovators Get Their Ideas? Five Tips From A Nobel Prize Winner