Weekend buzz
MARIANNE FABRE-LANVIN • Souleil Wines
WORK • Friday Routine
MARIANNE FABRE-LANVIN • founder • Souleil Wines
Neighborhood you live in: 1st arr/Louvre
It’s Friday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
Sharp and buzzing, fueled by (too many) espressos, with everyone expertly juggling tasks. Just another day in paradise!
What’s on the agenda for today?
We’re on the hunt for wine photos that don’t look like wine photos from our most recent shoot, crafting some riveting correspondence, planning upcoming events, and of course, diving into the thrill of accounting magic. Later today, I’ll make a quick pit stop at La Vie Claire, an organic grocer that doubles as my ‘point relais’ to pick up this week’s fresh catch from Poiscaille. The lineup? Monkfish destined for a lotte à l’américaine recipe; mussels ready to transform into moules marinières, and scallops in the shell soon to be a delicate carpaccio with olive oil and fresh passion fruit — all to be beautifully paired with Souleil Vin de Bonté Le Blanc. Vivement le week-end!
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
At apéritif time, I’ll swing by Le Fumoir, my go-to hangout and longtime favorite. We go way back — I was a regular there even in my student days. Some things (thankfully) never change!
I’m also eagerly anticipating my visit to Atica, a new immersive restaurant led by Sudeep Rangi that celebrates the fusion of gastronomy and the arts. This season’s theme dives into Basque culture and culinary staples. The concept is intriguing — it reminds me of Williamsburg’s Monkey Town, the legendary dinner-meets-performance venue that might have been ahead of its time. But now feels like the perfect moment for Atica to shine.
How about a little leisure or culture?
Last Saturday, my husband Nico and I went to see Les Soeurs Hilton, by the delightfully mischievous Christian Hecq and Valérie Lesort, whose plays never fail to deliver wit with a side of whimsy. The show took place at Les Bouffes du Nord, a theater with cutting-edge programming and (dare I say it) perhaps the most charming performing arts venue in all of Paris. Fun fact: it was the very muse for BAM in Brooklyn!
Any weekend getaways?
We went to Venice for Thanksgiving, trading turkey for La Traviata at La Fenice. Winter is the best time to visit Venice — the city regains its mystery, and the crowds thin just enough to make it feel like a well-kept secret.
What was your last great vacation?
This past summer, we stayed on a secluded Mediterranean island. Far from civilization, we spent our days reading books, cooking, playing Scrabble, paddling on the sea, and catching both sunrises and sunsets. Our only companion? A charming cat that Nico named ‘Clafoutic’ (yes, like the dessert, but with a hint of Eastern European flair). It was the perfect system reset, leaving us refreshed and ready to embrace new horizons with a clearer mind.
What store or service do you always recommend?
Poiscaille! They deliver fresh, sustainably sourced seafood straight from small-scale fishermen to fish lovers. The name is a playful blend of ‘poisson’ (fish) and ‘biscaille’ (a colloquial term for fish in some French dialects). Each weekly box typically includes what's in season — fish, shellfish, and crustaceans — supporting local fishing communities and promoting sustainable consumption. I’m hooked!