Haute Secrets Boston: Francoise Theise, Owner of Boston’s Ligne Roset
Ligne Roset, synonymous with modern luxury, is known for their artful collaborations with established and up-and-coming talents in contemporary design. The Ligne Roset Boston store located at 200 Boylston Street in Back Bay offers a beautiful array of styles like the ultra soft Ploum that offers different ways of sitting, stretching out, or even lying down, Ottoman armchair and popular contemporary solid wood Eaton dining table designed by Aïssa Logerot, finished in walnut, oak, or cherry.
We caught up recently with store owner Francoise Theise to find out what she loves most about Boston.
Photo Credit: BDE
Where were you born: North Africa, grew up in Paris
How long in Boston: 44 years
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain – 6 months; Martha’s Vineyard – 6 months
Occupation: Owner of Adesso Inc / Ligne Roset Boston
Favorite Restaurant: Cinquecento, Guilia
Best Sushi: Oishii
Best Italian: I miss Via Matta but Guilia is a good replacement
Best dessert: JP Licks
Best place for a romantic date: Any place on Martha’s Vineyard
Best Sunday brunch: Stephanie’s on Newbury
Best place for a power business meeting: Bristol Lounge
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Four Seasons
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Intermix / Helmut Lang
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Good
Best Spa: Exhale
Favorite Charity Event: Community Servings
Favorite Cultural Event: Boston Jewish Film Festival
Favorite Cultural Institution: MFA, I love the new wing
Best Pizza: Sip Wine Bar and Kitchen for drinks and flatbread pizza
Best Lunch: Bistro du Midi
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Center Street Yoga
Best Massage: Sheri at Exhale
Best Museum/Exhibit: MFA fashion exhibit
Describe Boston in three words: Friendly, accessible, cultural
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Arnold Arboretum & Boston Public Garden
All-around favorite spot in Boston: Looking at the Boston Skyline from a sailboat in the harbor
Best Aspect of Boston: Over the 40+ years I have lived in Boston, the architectural changes have been a pleasure to watch.