Tuesday, August 17, 2010

His Touch is Gold


Ralph Lauren Can't Secure Reservations for Friends at His Paris Restaurant




 

 Is more restauranting in Ralph Lauren's future?
He opened a 13,000-square-foot store on the Boulevard St. Germain in Paris
 this past April, complete with his first European restaurant, Ralph's,
 which currently has a four-week wait to get a reservation.
 Not even Ralph himself can secure a reseration  for friends,
 he tells Harper's  BAZAAR.
Go here to read:




"I read about 20 reviews, and they sound like my mother wrote them.
It's sort of shocking, and in Paris of all places.
Vera Wang called me — she was going to invite 10 people out to dinner
 — but even I couldn't get her in."

 

Or perhaps he'll move from restaurants to another revenue stream:
"I love creating something and doing more things and coming up with a new concept.
I love the challenge of new ideas. I like hitting different markets.
 I love the young market.
 I don't like designing dresses, but I like designing concepts, stores.
I like to open restaurants. I think I'd probably like to do a hotel.
I'd like to do a movie.
I don't know if I'll ever do them all, but maybe a few."



Well, ladies, maybe we can get some of our blogging friends who live
in France to tell us what it's like?
Would you go if you were in Paris?
I would, IF I could get a reservation...



I will be on holiday for awhile, but will be guest posting
over at the beautiful & talented Simone's blog
Bottom of the Ironing Basket
August 22 & 23

There will be a GIVEAWAY posted on her blog
on the 23rd open to any of my now or future followers.
Her icon is on my sidebar.
It is a piece of jewelry which can be a necklace
or a belt, very eco-friendly, completely organic,
and made in the USA


31 comments:

  1. Ralph Lauren...Paris, France=giddy, crazy, LOVE!

    Off to check it out, bet it's perfectly casual & beautiful!!!

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  2. Indeed Marsha, if we could be so lucky to get a reservation. I would go, I dare say the man does everything right. Hope you are having a grand week my dear thus far? Hugs to you xx

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  3. Haven't been to NYC in a long time, but even on trips where time in the city will be brief, my 1st priority is always a trip to RL's flagship store. Just magnificent! Cherry Kay

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  4. Hello,dear Marsha!-)*
    Ralph Lauren...This is true,hi is indeed a very,very,very talented and happy man...

    I go in the end of september together with my friends to Paris:-)))And...how know!!!

    Hope is alles ok with you little angel Archer and with you too,my dear,dear friend!-)*

    Come by me and look at my last creations in the new fashion event!

    http://violettavmcreation.blogspot.com/

    Warm august hugs for you,
    ***Violetta***

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  5. Wow! Love, love love Ralph Lauren - will have to make it to his restaurant ONE of these days:) Merci for sharing this fabulous info!

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  6. I would definitely go!! What a charming place with such a french atmosphere!!Have a beautiful day, Splenderosa! xoxo

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  7. I saw the article in Bazaar...I adore this man! And Ricky, and Dylan...the whole family! He has a house not far from here...and every once in a while we spot him out and about...and sometimes in HIS own retail shop in New Canaan, Ct...keeping an eye on things! :)

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  8. Dear Marsha, you are so right, everything Ralph does has taste. We're off to Paris in October for Giles' debut show for Ungaro. Maybe if we book a table now? hope you're good xx

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  9. Marsha,

    If I were in the neighborhood...I'd for sure go. Why not.

    August blessings to you,
    d

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  10. Hi Marsha
    Well Ralph is the man.. everything he does turns to gold for sure!!! I wish I could have even a fraction of his talent!!

    Hope you have a fab week xxx Julie

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  11. Ralph and I have one thing in common...our cook stoves. He and I have the only two the dealer knows of; Ralph's is in CO and mine is here at Thistle Cove Farm. Wonder if he's ever cooked on his?
    grin.

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  12. oh Marsha how exciting!! have a ton of FUN!!! xoxxxx

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  13. He knows what will sell. Must have some very talented people working with him. Great company. If you go take me along..lol.

    Is that sketch of the building FIFI"S??
    yvonne

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  14. I read that article and was totally impressed that he chose American food. He so widely talented. What a guy! Enjoy your holiday!
    xoxo
    Lila Ferraro

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  15. Marsha

    Yes, I would go, it is Paris, we would have a wonderful time. Some people just come into this world with a mindset that doesn't give up, and always creating. Ah, wish I was one of them, sigh!

    Cheers,
    Joanny

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  16. If I could get a reservation I would go in an instant. I would love to go back to Paris.

    I got my bags today - they are awesome! THANK YOU!

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  17. RL does have the midas touch. I think being surrounded by fabulous creative people helps too. If in Paris I would take a peak and yes have a meal if I could get in.

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  18. Have a BEAUTIFUL holiday, Marsha!!!

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  19. I sent you a comment the other day???
    Well I enjoyed the post. Would love to go there.

    yvonne

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  20. oi adorei o seu blog, é ótimo
    da uma passadinha la no meu,e se gostar segue

    Se quiser podemos fazer parceria entres nossos blogs. Se estiver interessada é só responder lá, comentando!

    http://kah-catarina.blogspot.com

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  21. Love RL - not a huge representation here in Australia but I can get my fix.
    The restaurant looks great. Would love to sit there right now, holding a glass of cool white wine, chatting to you. xx

    Hoping you are well.

    Will hop over to Simone's and see your guest post.

    xx C

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  22. Ralph Lauren exudes sophistication. I adore his fashions, his interior offerings (his showroom in the D & D is one of my favorites) and his classy way of living life.

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  23. Well hello! I certainly would go. Enjoy your time "off".

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  24. Hi Marsha..
    Love Ralph Lauren.. always have..
    always will!
    If I could get into his restaurant,
    I most certainly would!!!
    am a follower of your beautiful blog!
    and I love that necklace!
    Topaz is my birthstone..
    and Turkey is one of my most favorite places to visit!
    so make the necklace MINE!
    warm sandy hugs.
    Loui♥

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  25. marsha
    on holiday???

    will you be in my neck of the woods?

    xxx be safe my love

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  26. Hi,my dear,dear Marsha!

    Just popped by wishing you calming,wonderful last summer days...

    Love,
    ***Violetta***

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  27. Wow what a glamorous place to dine my friend!! hugs

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  28. Dear Splendorosa, it's been a long time... how are you? I post a beautiful PINK WEDDING and as usual I thought of you, check it out.

    Love,

    Fer

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  29. Hello, Oh! What a wonderful treat to stumble upon your enchanting blog and Ralph Lauren my very favourite designer forever! I visited NYC for my honeymoon and the first place I wanted to go was
    Rhinelander Mansions....what an experience..superb!
    I've listened ALL afternoon to the lovely- lovely music playing on your blog I've loved LOVED every second! I'll be back often, thank you SO much.

    Jane

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  30. he is a true master of design and only one like him can stay in such a difficult business for so long!

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