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PARIS NOW!

Great Restaurants in Paris

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We just got back from the City of Lights  Here are five great restaurants where we ate, and three cultural places we visited that made the trip even more special:

Chez Monsieur - Classic French bistro in the heart of the 8th Arrondissemont. Near Palais de Elysée and Place Vendome.

L'Îlot Vache - A wonderful small restaurant, located on the Ile Saint-Louis. Near Notre Dame.

Le Florimond - A real neighborhood feel, this restaurant is located near the Hotel Invalides (Napoleon's Tomb) and the Eiffel Tower. Michelin rated.
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BOSTON Neighborhoods

How to See Boston like a Local



We asked our friends at Boston's design-oriented Black Ink shops, where to find cool off-the-beaten-path places to experience in Bean Town.  So when they're not stocking the shelves of their colorful and engaging stores on Harvard Square or Beacon Hill, they might just be chilling-out at this short list of their-own-private-Boston.

Where to Eat

Tatte Bakery & Cafe
70 Charles St, Beacon Hill
Fresh-baked goods, healthy nut boxes all in historic and scenic Beacon Hill.
Nearby Attractions:  The Black Heritage Trail.

My Thai Vegan Cafe:
3 Beach St, Chinatown
Here's a place to have a refreshing light meal, before seeing a show at one of the nearby theatres.
Nearby Attractions:  Boston Common and the Theatre District.

Boston’s Best: You’re the Judge:

Burgers: The Met Back Bay:  
279 Dartmouth St - Back Bay
Nearby: Copley Square
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CHICAGO ART

Walking Tour of Public Art in Chicago’s Loop


Chicago's Loop neighborhood has six of the most iconic outdoor sculptures in the country. Works by Picasso, Calder and Kapoor are all within a few blocks of each other and make for a fun walking tour.  Start at the massive interior atrium of the Thompson Center and end in a cloud at Millennium Park.

Monument with Standing Beast by Jean Dubuffet
Where:  Thompson Center Plaza, at e.Randolph St and s.Clark St

Untitled by Pablo Picasso
Richard J. Daley Plaza, 50 w.Washington St. at n. Dearborn St

Dawn Shadows by Louise Nevelson
Madison Plaza, 200 w. Madison St at n.Franklin St
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LONDON

Hotels, Dining & Art

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LONDON is in the air for 2018.  For spring and summer, we have compiled a list of smart hotels, new restaurants, and art exhibitions to create your perfect London holiday.

Hotels - Chic & Central

Blakes - 33 Roland Gardens, KENSINGTON
Brown's - Albemarle St, MAYFAIR
Ham Yard - 1 Ham Yard, SOHO
The Edition - 10 Berners St, FITZROVIA

Lunch, Dinner, Wine

Bernardi's - 62 Seymour St, EDGEWARE
Delamina's - Albemarle St, MAYFAIR
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Why get a Red Map?

We use our phones too, but when traveling in a new city, you’ll want to see all the possibilities available for you in a neighborhood and beyond, you’ll want a good map without the distraction and noise of ads.

We put so much care into creating and curating a Red Map, so that you won’t miss a thing. Here’s some facts about Red Maps:

- Curated lists of unique shops and boutiques.

- Organized information, minimizes back-and-forth referencing.

- Hotels that are central, chic & smart.

- Clear graphics & rich colors.

- Matte finish - read in any light!

- Descriptions of museum collections and historic landmarks.

- We make our maps like they’re art.

- Red Maps are recommended in over 100 magazines & newspapers.


ROME

Finding Charming Piazzas in Rome

Use these 6 Roman piazzas to make your own tour of the Eternal City.  If you can, do your strolling on a Sunday when the streets are quieter and the Romans are out as well.  Here are a few of Red Maps' favorite Roman piazzas:

1.  piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere is small square with a charming central fountain. The interior of its 12th century namesake church contains spectacular gold mosaic artworks.

2.  piazza di Farnese is dominated by the Palazzo Farnese.  Built for a powerful family in the 16th century, it has a facade designed by Michelangelo, and is now home to the French Embassy.

3.  piazza di Pantheon has the famous ancient Roman temple called the Pantheon. Built in the early 2nd century, the Pantheon's most famous feature is the amazing open-air oculus in its roof.
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