ROMÉE DE GORIAINOFF

As one of the founders of the L’Experimental Cocktail Club (ECC), Parisian local Romée de Goriaino shares his perfect day in Paris.

Which hotel would you like to wake up in? Given that we have acquired our rst 38-room hotel which we’ll be opening in the 9th district in September 2014, I would say ... mine! In the meantime though, I’d like to wake up at the Hotel Paradis (41 rue des Petites Écuries, 75010) if I was looking for a more a ordable option, or for a more luxurious option, the Hotel Ritz when it reopens. I’m not sure what it’s going to look like when the renovation will be completed, however the Ritz is iconic.

Where do you go for co ee or breakfast to start the day? Café Pinson is not far from where I live, I really love this place as it was designed by Parisian designer, Dorothée Meillichzon.

Where do you love to go for lunch and with who? My favorite restaurant is L’Ami Jean ... and I dream to have lunch with Scarlett Johansson there, who has recently moved to Paris! Even if I’m alone, I love to have lunch there.

Which are your favourite areas in Paris? St. Germain is my favourite area ... however, more and more I love the 9th district, around Place Saint George, rue des Martyrs and Pigalle. Although it’s very Parisian, it still has the vibe of other international cities. e places opening there are the most interesting in terms of fashion, restaurants, cafes etc.

Which restaurant would you go to for dinner? It’s di cult as there are so many great restaurants in Paris. La Gazzetta is a great place to take a date, Septime is perfect to take serious foodies, the Beef Club is great to go to with friends, and L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon is great to take an “heiress”!

Where do you like to go for drinks and to party? Often in my own bars which are always fun. If not, I go to Candelaria which is run by one of my former employees, Carina, and I also love to party at Silencio, the private club of David Lynch.