The Refined Eccentricity of Hotel Particulier Montmartre, Paris

Revisiting the five-room establishment in light of their new bar and redesigned deluxe suite

We were quick to visit Montmartre’s Hotel Particulier upon its opening, back in 2007. In a crowded Parisian hotel scene, the establishment’s charm and (family-owned) authenticity immediately struck us. Imagine, if you will, something from a Wes Anderson or Jean-Pierre Jeunet film—only real. The five-room hotel sits behind a gate, among lush gardens, on a private street atop the famed Parisian hill in the 18th …

Behind the Scenes of Walt Disney and Salvador Dali’s Destino

A new book detailing the friendship behind the cinematic art wonder

Shelved for over 50 years before its completion and ultimate release in 2003, “Destino” is a short film of exceptional beauty. Its origins also stem from a seemingly unlikely collaboration between the world’s most famous animator Walt Disney and surrealist artist Salvador Dali. And yet, unlikely is an inappropriate word here. Not only did Dali and Disney appreciate each other’s work, they were longtime friends. …

Painted Zeros: Call Back

As the summer heat gives way to cool breezes and accompanying change, it’s well-matched by Brooklyn-based Painted Zeros’ new track “Call Back.” Ethereal vocals—from lead singer and principal member Katie Lau—drift atop delicate melodies that give way to guitar riffs with a substantial pulse underlying it all. Altogether, it’s a beautiful track from the band’s forthcoming album Floriography.