PJ Travel Savvy

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Ask at Peter Hoe’s Evolution Craft Shop, at 2 Jalan Hang Lekir (60-3) 2026-0711, for the hidden location where they sell silver baubles and linen separates for men and women.

FRANCE

Paris

Paul Minchelli has opened a new fish restaurant, named 21. 21 rue Mazarine, 6th, 01 46 33 76 90.
Chez Julien has been reopened by Thierry Costes of Restaurant Georges. 1, rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 4th, 01 42 78 31 64
La Marlotte has been taken over by the owner of the Bastide Odeon, and is undergoing a face-lift. 55 rue du Cherche Midi, 6th 01 45 48 86 79.

The renovated Musee des Arts Decoratif has a new restaurant, Le Saut du Loup, open for lunch and dinner. 107 rue de Rivoli, 1st, 01 42 25 49 55.

Le Versance is the new elegant restaurant opened by chef Samuel Cavagnis who worked previously at Georges Blanc. 16 rue Feydeau, 2d, 01 45 08 00 08.

L’Orenoc, in L’Hotel Meridien Etoile, features the contemporary cuisine of Claude Colliot, formerly of Le Bamboche. 81 blvd Gouvion Saint Cyr, 17th, 01 40 68 30 40.

Alain Ducasse has taken over the historic fish brasserie Rech. 62 av des Ternes, 17th, 01 45 72 29 47.

The most eccentric for last: Spring is open Tues through Friday night, seats only 16, offers a four course menu with no choices, for about 39 Euros per person. 28 rue de la Tour d’Auvergne, 9th, 01 45 96 05 72.

Marseilles

The Café Parisien has been taken over by the Pourcel twins, and will now be called La Compagnie des Comptoirs. 1, pl Sadi Cornot 04 91 90 05 77.

ITALY

Rome

If you like biscotti the way I like biscotti, you need to get to Biscottificio Innocenti, where one can purchase from a large selection. Via della Luce 21 06 580 3926.

L’Acino Brillo is a new restaurant with exciting, creative cuisine. Piazza S Eurosia 2 06 2513 7145.

When sightseeing near the Spanish Steps, stop for lunch at Ristorante Babette, where there is an inexpensive, tasty lunch buffet and a pretty courtyard. Via Margutta 1D/3 06 321 1559.

TURKEY

Istanbul

Do not, DO NOT miss the Grand Bazaar. You can either get a good map or hire a good guide. One recommended guide is Aysegul Cavas, at 0532 612 5124.

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur:

Ask at Peter Hoe’s Evolution Craft Shop, at 2 Jalan Hang Lekir (60-3) 2026-0711, for the hidden location where they sell silver baubles and linen separates for men and women.

FRANCE

Paris:

Paul Minchelli has opened a new fish restaurant, named 21. 21 rue Mazarine, 6th, 01 46 33 76 90.
Chez Julien has been reopened by Thierry Costes of Restaurant Georges. 1, rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 4th, 01 42 78 31 64
La Marlotte has been taken over by the owner of the Bastide Odeon, and is undergoing a face-lift. www.lamarlotte.com 55 rue du Cherche Midi, 6th 01 45 48 86 79.

The renovated Musee des Arts Decoratif has a new restaurant, Le Saut du Loup, open for lunch and dinner. www.lesautduloup.com 107 rue de Rivoli, 1st, 01 42 25 49 55.

Le Versance is the new elegant restaurant opened by chef Samuel Cavagnis who worked previously at Georges Blanc. 16 rue Feydeau, 2d, 01 45 08 00 08.

L’Orenoc, in L’Hotel Meridien Etoile, features the contemporary cuisine of Claude Colliot, formerly of Le Bamboche. 81 blvd Gouvion Saint Cyr, 17th, 01 40 68 30 40.

Alain Ducasse has taken over the historic fish brasserie Rech. 62 av des Ternes, 17th, 01 45 72 29 47.

The most eccentric for last: Spring is open Tues through Friday night, seats only 16, offers a four course menu with no choices, for about 39 Euros per person. 28 rue de la Tour d’Auvergne, 9th, 01 45 96 05 72.

Marseilles:

The Café Parisien has been taken over by the Pourcel twins, and will now be called La Compagnie des Comptoirs. 1, pl Sadi Cornot 04 91 90 05 77.

ITALY

Rome:

If you like biscotti the way I like biscotti, you need to get to Biscottificio Innocenti, where one can purchase from a large selection. Via della Luce 21 06 580 3926.

L’Acino Brillo is a new restaurant with exciting, creative cuisine. Piazza S Eurosia 2 06 2513 7145.
When sightseeing near the Spanish Steps, stop for lunch at Ristorante Babette, where there is an inexpensive, tasty lunch buffet and a pretty courtyard. Via Margutta 1D/3 06 321 1559.

TURKEY

Istanbul:

Do not, DO NOT miss the Grand Bazaar. You can either get a good map or hire a good guide. One recommended guide is Aysegul Cavas, at 0532 612 5124.