Ma Chère & Tendre, an American-style steakhouse, has opened at Le Meridien Etoile in the 17th arrondissement. French chef Eric Brujan has spent a few years in the USA, so when it comes to deliver "steakhouse cuisine" in Paris, he knows what to do. Ma Chère & Tendre, Le Méidien Etoile 81, bd Gouvion-Saint-Cyr, 75017 Paris, 01 40 68 30 40.
French chef Jean-François Piège (Thoumieux, Restaurant Jean-Francois Piege) has released a line of exclusive gifts on his e-boutique. Choose from an elegant set of coffee cups (€48) designed by French porcelain manufacturer Bernardaud, a golden cookie box (€35) designed by M/M (Paris) and a set of "Pastel" dessert spoons (€95) designed by Jars.