La Rue de Ralph - A Medium Rarity

By Bennett Owen

No, this is NOT Paris, Texas, nor Paris, Idaho, nor Paris, South Dakota. This is the fashion capital of the world... Boulevard Saint-Germaine des Pres, to be exact.

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And these gorgeous steaks are affaire de la ville...yes, you can order french fries to go with them.

Credit: Ralph Lauren Website

Credit: Ralph Lauren Website

The restaurant is called Ralph's, on the ground floor of the Ralph Lauren Paris store and those carnivorous cuts of beef are flown in from his Double RL Ranch in Telluride, Colorado. Even the video introduction to the Saint-Germaine Store is gorgeous. Upstairs on the sixth floor, you'll find the Double RL & Co. Store.

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Lauren's western look took Paris by the horns and now Europe's second Double RL has opened in London. Only Lauren could come up with timeless clothing and accessories like this.

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Credit: Ralph Lauren Website

Credit: Ralph Lauren Website

Lauren inaugurated his Paris store last year, having personally overseen the renovation of a 17th century residence in one of the city's most exclusive neighborhoods. Aides say he wanted to evoke the glamour and artistic spirit of Paris, while adding an American touch.

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Vogue magazine enthused "RL managed to respect the architecture of the period magnificently."

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By the way, Paris, Texas is the second largest Paris in the world with 26,000 residents and a replica of the Eiffel Tower...it's the second version...the first was blown to bits by a tornado.

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