Now we can finally see just how isolated we were when the Icelandic Volcano put a stop to our flights. Amazing.

I’m just back from my hometown Paris and I have to share with you this address: Passiflore where we had an exquisite dinner and wonderful time.

Passiflore is situated in chic and iconic Trocadero area in Paris, 2 steps away from the glamorous Eiffel Tower. The restaurant design created by artist Christophe Goutal is sophisticated, contemporary and refined, yet incredibly warm.

Passiflore’s Chef is Roland Durand, the passionate, creative and undeniably talented culinary artist prestigiously awarded“Meilleur Ouvrier de France”.

His cuisine at Passiflore is an alliance of eastern spices with the earthy French Terroir and traditional fine cooking.The flavours and tastes work all together in pure harmony – they are simple and very authentic yet exceptionally subtle.

Passiflore is not only one of the best places to eat in Paris, it is also one of the nicest place to spend a great time whether it is for a working lunch or for a special evening sharing wonderful dishes and wine with loved ones. This address is definitely worth a visit if you are a fine gastronome who simply loves to enjoy life at its heart.

Restaurant Passiflore – 33, rue de Longchamp – 75116 Paris – Tél : 33 (0) 1 47 04 96 81 – Fax : 33 (0) 1 47 04 32 27

www.restaurantpassiflore.com

I have a love of photography and I’m always on the look out for interesting exhibitions wherever we end up on business trips or holidays. Last week we went to the Maison Europeenne de la Photographie in Paris to see a small exhibition called “On the Road” which made me discover different artists with really different views and skills.

Whilst I was there however, I actually rediscovered Elliott Erwitts work in his “Personal Best” exhibition. Elliott Erwitt is a mischievous observer of daily life and his favourite subjects are children, dogs, beaches, politics and celebrities. He is a subtle humourist and poet and his work reflects satire mixed with melancholia. His work is really charming and his eye for detail is absolutely incredible. Do you agree? X