No. 13 (White, Red, on Yellow), 1958 by Mark Rothko. Courtesy of Metmuseum.org

Tokyo

Meditating Mark Rothko is the Kawamura Memorial Museum of Art’s new exhibit. It showcases an impressive collection of pieces created by the tortured painter and leaves its audience–not unexpectedly–deep in thought. Simple colours with complex meaning, Rothko sought to respond to the vacuity of modern life and his commentary is felt in the presence of his murals.  But just as the journey for truth is never simple, neither is the commute to experience such Rothkonian depth. The museum is a bit of a trip from central Tokyo but well worth the effort. The featured pieces and permanent collections certainly do not disappoint.

Paris

Of course, there are plenty of cool rookies on the risto scene in Paris. But we would be foolish to dismiss the tried and true just for a potentially risky taste of something new. There are long standing culinary establishments of the city where dissatisfaction is never on the menu.  Chez Georges, for instance, has been packed with Parisians for over forty years and never ceases to entice. The 1930s French deco and the inviting smell of fine cuisine lures passers by and regulars daily. However, getting a table on a whim is rather impossible so make sure to announce your arrival at least 48 hours in advance. (1 rue du Mail, Tel: +33 1 42 60 07 11)

New York

Itching for a one of a kind weekend outing? Sick of the cold keeping you too local? Brooklyn’s here to mix it up a little and as always, keep things hip. After a long winter hibernation, treasure sellers from near and far are reemerging in BK markets with unique goodies at very attractive prices. The Brooklyn Flea is every Saturday starting in April and the Fort Greene Flea will be up and running by April 18th. It’s New York culture in its most inexpensive and interesting form.