Dope People in the city

Dope people in the city #7: Nicky Lars (Paris)

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:54:56 -0400

Who ? Nicky Lars
From ? Paris & Guadeloupe, France
What ? MC/Producer @ http://nickylars.bandcamp.com/

MY DOPE PARIS

Favorite shop?
Any records shop.

Favorite restaurant?
My friends and I cooking in a house party…

Favorite bar?
In Paris, it is not about the place:just follow the good DJ’s.

Favorite museum / Art Gallery?
Cité de la musique + Musée du Louvre

Favorite Neigborhood?
13th & 11th districts of Paris

Favorite Event?
Quai 54 (street basket ball tournament)

LAST TRIP

Where? Guadeloupe (French Caribbeans)
Must see: Attend a “Léwoz”
Why? This is a traditional music performance where you can ear and see people play, sing and dance ”Gwoka”, a traditional music from Guadeloupe. It was created by descendants of African slaves…

Dope people in the city #6: Eli (Montreal)

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:00:35 -0400

Who ? Eli, 19
From ? Montreal, Canada
What ? Urban Planning and Political Science student

MY DOPE MONTREAL Favorite shop?
I love thrift stores, Urban Outfitters, little vintage stores and garage sales.

Favorite restaurant?
Lola Rosa Cafe + Le Cagibi

Favorite bar?
Blizzarts + Casa del popolo

Favorite museum / Art Gallery?
Canadian Centre for Architecture + Musee d’Art Contemporain + Musee des Beaux-Arts

Favorite Neigborhood?
Mile-End + Quartier des Spectacles

Favorite Event?
Montreal’s Free museums day + Le Festival Montreal en Lumiere + POP Montreal
+ Festival des Films du Monde + Igloofest

NEXT TRIP

Where? New York, USA
Must see: MOMA Museum

Dope people in the city #5: Tiffanie (Geneva)

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:54:53 -0400

Who ? Tiffanie, 22
From ? Geneva, Switzerland today and maybe tomorrow too!
What ? Jr Account Executive in an Advertising Agency

MY DOPE GEVENA Favorite shop?
The Plainpalais Flea Market

Favorite bar?
Funky Monkey Room (FMR), a trendy hip-hop lounge
and street art gallery serving delicious cocktails.

Favorite museum / Art Gallery?
Patricia Low Contemporary

Favorite Neigborhood?
I love water so anywhere around the Lake !

Favorite Event?
La Nuit des Bains

NEXT TRIP

Where? Martinique
Must see: New Year Eve’s at any beach.
Why? For the succulent food, friendly people and warm temperature… Lovely!

Dope people in the city #4: Anucha (Toronto)

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:49:36 -0400

Who ? Anucha (a.k.a Sha Rules)
From ? Toronto, Canada
What ? Creative Designer and Brand Strategist for Moji House
Website : www.mojihouse.com // Blog : www.mojihouse.blogspot.com

MY DOPE TORONTO Favorite shop ? I love Studio We on Queen Street East. A great place to find trendy clothes

Favorite restaurant / bar ?Dutch Dreams Ice Cream has amazing delicious ice creams. They filmed a scene from the movie Half Baked therePapa Ceo has a variety of tasty pizza slices named after Italian celebrities
Favorite museum / Art Gallery ?The Narwhal Gallery along Queen St. W. is a cool place for contemporary art.
Favorite Neigborhood ?Mainstreet in Markham is a nice place to get away from the hectic city life.
Favorite Event ?Toronto’s Zombie Walk with over 5,000+ zombies walking very slowly in downtown Toronto.

LAST TRIP

Where ? Bangkok, Thailand

Must see : Rayong Beach (2.5 hrs East from Bangkok)Why ? I love spending weeks there for the tranquility and to escape from the busy city life. If you love the beach with no one, you will love Rayong.

Dope people in the city#3 : Sabrina (London)

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:43:00 -0400

Who ? Sabrina, 22
Where ? London, UK
What ? Student in Ethnomusicology + Vocalist of The Hop band

MY DOPE LONDON Favorite shop ? Absolute Vintage + ALLSAINTS

Favorite restaurant / bar ? Beirut Express + Ain’t Nothin But Blues Bar + Vibe Bar Favorite club? Fabric

Favorite museum / Art Gallery ? London Tate Modern Museum + Camden Art Gallery

Favorite Neigborhood ? Camden Town + Brick Lane + Highbury & Islington Favorite Event ? The lovely KOKO Club calendar + London film festival + those you do not plan ;)

MY LAST TRIP
Where ? Budapest (Hongria)

Must see : Szechenyi Baths & SPA

Why ? It is an old Hungarian tradition highly influenced by Turkish people during the 19th century. This particular and massive thermal complex allows men and women to visit together. If you ever visit Budapest, this attraction has to be on your must do list ;)

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Dope people in the city #2: Poema Jones (Amsterdam)

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:24:00 -0400

Who? Poema Jones
From? Amsterdam (Holland)
Occupation? Accessories designer - http://www.poemajones-webshop.com/

MY DOPE AMSTERDAM
Favorite shop? Winnie’s a cool vintage store on Haarlemmerstraat

Favorite restaurant? Harlem Cafe + Fenan Klein Afrika + Holy Ravioli + Spang Makandra

Favorite Cafe? Cafe De Duivel, a dope hip hop cafe & street art gallery

Favorite neighbourhood? Westerpark !

Favorite Club? Bitterzoet + Paradiso Favorite Event ? Doin’ it in the Park + Amsterdam Reggae Festival + Appelsap + Keti Koti Festival

LAST TRIP
Where? Ethiopia

Must see: The historical city of Axum

Why? The stelae (pillars) that have been built for centuries and placed on the tombs of the Emperors will blow your mind and keep you wondering how they were built. Also the tomb of the Queen of Sheba (Saba or Makeda) and the Ark of the Convenant were truly amazing. If you can, try to visit this place around the time of the procession.
She’s Dope, check her favorite spots !

Dope people in the city #1: Léa (Paris)

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:02:00 -0400

Who ? Léa, 20
From ? Paris, France
What ? Communication student + “Leatik”, amateur Photographer

MY DOPE PARIS

Favorite shop ? I love “underground” Markets: Daumesnil + Montreuil + Saint-Denis + Clignancourt

Favorite restaurant / bar ? My mom’s cuisine !

Favorite museum / Art Gallery ? Musée du Quai Branly + Centre Pompidou + Musée de la vie Romantique

Favorite Neigborhood ?
I love the13th, 11th and 18th districts of Paris

Favorite Event ? Cinéma en plein air de la Villette + Paris Plage

LAST TRIP

Where ? Montreal (Canada)
Must see : Mile End neighborhood
Why ? Good vibes, fly people, dope restaurants, bars and shops. I’d call this place “The super tiny New York made in Montreal” :)

She’s DOPE, follow her path !