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VIVE LA FRANCE!
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018, Play - In & Around 1, Topics, Volume XIII
VIVE LA FRANCE!
With a dominant 4-2 FIFA World Cup victory over Croatia, France hoisted the fabled World Cup Trophy at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on July 15thFor one month, the eyes of 3.4 billion in the world were fixated on the games being played by 32 international teams in 12 different stadiums throughout Russia. It was the first ... Read more
by SOMI PUBLISHER
With a dominant 4-2 FIFA World Cup victory over Croatia, France hoisted the fabled World Cup Trophy at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on July 15thFor one month, the eyes of 3.4 billion in the world were fixated on the games being played by 32 international teams in 12 different stadiums throughout Russia. It was the first World Cup to be held in Eastern Europe, and the second world cup title for France.
After the win, SOMI Magazine visited with South Miami area French owned businesses who were still celebrating the victory for the days that followed.
Café Pastis’ Philippe Jacquet dressing up for the watch party at Fritz & Franz with his posse below
The Parisian salon team at Nikita Paris celebrate the win. Joining owner Nathlie are Valeria, Triustan, Thierry, Guillermoand Sandra.
Wearing their Franco facial colors are La Crepe Bistro’s Valérie & Stephane Haccoun, and below Gleam’s owner Carole Hakoun (right) with Gina Montoto.
La Pizza’s Julian Mus (right) with La Pizza manager Valentin Heredia.
Spris’ owner David Funes (right) with Gerard Moille enjoy the win
Giancarlo Chipoco of Tech Bar shows his World Cup artwork which hangs in La Crepe Bistro.
The international culinary team at Café Bon Jour share their excitement. Pictured with owner Veronique and son Marwan (center and back) are: Fritz, Carla, Yvette and Jean.