Stephane Toullieux owns a Paris-based fund management company and also hosts the Mega Tendances podcast, “commuting” to his apartment in Hell’s Kitchen several times a year. This is Stephane’s West Side Story.
So, what’s your New York story? Born here, or just arrived?
I bought an apartment in the neighborhood in 2014 and I “commute” from Paris, France, to Hell’s Kitchen (and W42nd Street) several times a year.
What was your first job? What do you do now?
Military service. I Was In the Navy… yes you can sing the song! I now own a Paris-based fund management company — and host a podcast called Mega Tendances (Mega Trends).
What’s your favorite New York minute (or moment) so far?
My first sunset on the rooftop of Atelier Condo Building.
Share with us why you love Hell’s Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen is a village with its own culture. Diversity seems to define the neighborhood, which is great. Broadway is so close… and I love musicals. I attend conferences at the Javits Center for my job. So much to see, so much to do !
What’s your superpower or hidden talent?
I am super curious! I think curiosity is a virtue! Is it?
What else should we know about you?
I am a huge NYC fan, I love to listen to people. New Yorkers, wherever they come from, might be the real asset of New York.
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Stephane’s Favorite Hell’s Kitchen Places
44 & X — 622 10th Avenue (corner of W44th St)
It’s my wife’s preferred restaurant… happy wife, happy life they say! Great food, great people… a must!
Tulcingo del Valle — 665 10th Avenue (bw W46/47th St)
So authentic…but don’t order the sangria if you are a party of two: you’ll get drunk!
Birdland — 315 W44th Street (bw 8th/9th Ave)
Best Jazz on earth?
Mémé Mediterranean — 607 10th Avenue (corner of W44th St)
A place where you can often meet the great Phil O’Brien, founder of W42ST and such an important figure of HK.
Grand Cru Wine and Spirits — 570 11th Avenue (bw W42/43rd St)
Great wines at affordable prices. Don’t bring your Bourgogne wine from France…it’s there!
Añejo — 668 10th Avenue (corner of W47th St)
Mexican chic! I love it!
You can follow Stephane on Instagram @stoullieux. If you know someone who would make a great West Side Story (or you would like to nominate yourself) please fill in this form — w42st.info/WSSnominations
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