Hexagone by Mathieu Pacaud

Hexagone by Mathieu Pacaud

Rarely does a new opening thrill me as much as did Hexagone today, new restaurant by 33 year old Mathieu Pacaud, whose father is the legendary chef of 3 Michelin starred L’Ambroisie. Located in a vast, atypical space for a Parisian restaurant in the 16th arrondissement, Hexagon serves delicious modern…

23
Jan
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Just a brioche with truffles and melting butter… That’s it!

Just a brioche with truffles and melting butter… That’s it!

Just a brioche with truffles and melting butter… That’s it!

The team of the newly opened oyster bar by Guy Savoy were nice enough to accept an order from across the street- artichoke soup and brioche with truffles ( still warm), the legendary dish by Guy Savoy, I could never say no. L’Huitrade: 13 rue Troyon, 75017, Paris

12
Dec '14
Le Cinq by Christian Le Squer

Le Cinq by Christian Le Squer

Le Cinq by Christian Le Squer

The world of gastronomy in Paris has been bustling with speculations lately about where will the former Ledoyen’s head chef Christian Le Squer go next. Three weeks ago it became apparent that it will be Le Cinq restaurant at George V hotel. Christian Le Squer is one of those uber…

4
Nov '14
Sushi Okuda

Sushi Okuda

Sushi Okuda

To paraphrase the old saying, if the sea won’t come to a Japanese sushi chef, the sushi chef will go to the sea. This is certainly true in the case of 3 Michelin starred chef from Tokyo Toru Okuda, who just opened an intimate, “Edo-mae” style sushi- ya next to…

7
Oct '14
Yet to be announced

Yet to be announced

Yet to be announced

New high-end sushi- ya in Paris by 3 Michelin star chef from Tokyo Toru Okuda.

20
Sep '14
Sushi Ginza Onodera

Sushi Ginza Onodera

Sushi Ginza Onodera

Sushi gods have been particularly gracious to the Parisians recently. We have 3 Michelin star chef from Tokyo Toru Okuda, who last autumn opened a kaiseki restaurant near Champs Elysees (the omakase meal also includes a sushi course), we have Jin, high end sushi shop run by a young chef…

6
Aug '14
One – man orchestra Tadahiko Kinjo

One – man orchestra Tadahiko Kinjo

One – man orchestra Tadahiko Kinjo

Juan ( 144 Rue de la Pompe, 75016 Paris, tel. +33 1 47 27 43 51) is a hidden pearl of Japanese cuisine in the French capital. The pocket-size restaurant is typically Japanese. It’s owner-chef Tadahiko Kinjo is the one who chops, slices, cooks and serves. The fare is simple, but…

1
Jul '14
Epicure – c’est magnifique!

Epicure – c’est magnifique!

Epicure – c’est magnifique!

Wonderful Burlat cherries and pistachios dessert at Epicure in Paris today (3 Michelin stars). One can’t beat the old school indeed!

9
Jun '14
Le Cinq

Le Cinq

Le Cinq

Vegetarian cooking has become increasingly more important in high-end dining. When I started eating at fine restaurants, it was very rare to see simple vegetables served as a dish by itself. Nowadays, thanks to the influence of such gastronomy luminaries as Michel Bras, Alain Passard or Rene Redzepi, some restaurants…

8
Jun '14
Pulled pork sandwich at Frenchie To Go

Pulled pork sandwich at Frenchie To Go

Pulled pork sandwich at Frenchie To Go

I am quite behind with all the new posts I want to make, so I will start with the ones that are the shortest… The pulled pork sandwich at Frenchie To Go (9 rue du Nil, 75002 Paris) is seriously good. Just saying… ( No reservations accepted.)

18
May '14
Kunitoraya – oishii!

Kunitoraya – oishii!

Kunitoraya – oishii!

If you have ever passed by rue Saint-Anne in Paris, you must have certainly seen people queuing outside the Kunitoraya udon noodles shop. Since a while already, the queuing and waiting no matter the meteorological conditions, has moved to the neighbouring rue Villedo, where there are now two Kunitorayas, at…

25
Mar '14