MAISON KAPUNKA, A NEW THAI CANTEEN IN PARIS
Paris is a city full of surprises for visitors! One of these recent discoveries is Maison Kapunka, an enigmatic establishment that has captured the hearts of Parisians and discerning travellers alike. A Thai canteen created with the idea of offering bistro cuisine in the form of traditional Thai dishes. Smells waft through the door to […]
RESTAURANT DAIMANT, THE ART DECO PLACE OF OUR CHILDHOOD
Nestled in the tenth arrondissement of Paris, the Faubourg Daimant restaurant welcomes guests in a warm and friendly setting. Through the art deco-style bay window, the curves and subdued lighting invite us in for a culinary and plant-based discovery. We take our seats at a candlelit table, which brings out the ochre colour of […]
MESHUGA, THE NEW ADDRESS THAT’S ROCKING PARIS’S LEFT BANKMESHUGA,
France – Paris Opened in 2022 by Amélie and Edward Touret, Meshuga, a new Parisian street food spot, offers cuisine with an American-Heddish accent. Caterer Florence Kahn’s Reuben Sandwich with pastrami, Grilled Cheese with rye and Lobster Roll with Espelette pepper brightens guests’ taste buds from the very first bite. The minimalist Bauhaus-style storefront plunges […]
FOCUS ON RESTAURANT GAGINI
“Study, draw on the terroir, create links,” these are the watchwords of the Gagini restaurant. Its chef, Mauricio Zillo, reveals the meaning and potential of ingredients: by getting in touch with those who produce them, those who grow them, those who bring them into the kitchen. The ingredient is the fruit of Nature, which demands […]
CAVALIER, THE PLACE TO LIVE PARIS UNTIL THE END OF THE NIGHT
France – Paris One evening in July, when the streets were deserted by Parisians in search of wide-open spaces, Cavalier, in the République District, was an obvious choice. Discovered somewhat by chance, we decided to walk through the doors, attracted by the warm, dynamic atmosphere that emanates from this address. Inside, the room is […]
HEAD FOR SICILY : DISCOVER THE CORTILEPEPE RESTAURANT IN THE HEART OF CEFALÚ
Sicily – Cefalú Have you ever been to Sicily? The island is famous for its translucent turquoise sea, fresh fish and citrus fruits. Cortilepepe is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of the old town of Cefalú, 70 km from Palermo. Close to the Arab-Norman cathedral, this Michelin-starred restaurant elegantly reinterprets and modernises classic Sicilian […]
OJII, A JOURNEY TO THE TUNE OF “IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
France – Paris In the heart of Paris’s seventh arrondissement lies, an address that promises a journey to Japan. From the atmosphere to the dishes, every detail has been thought through to welcome diners in a warm, chic and festive setting, where Japanese flavours blend perfectly with lacquered walls adorned with bronze masks designed by […]
CHOCHO, RAW TALENT
Francia – Parigi We first noticed him on Top Chef Season 12, with his original, colourful dishes and his precise, work-of-art-style preparation. Freed from this television straitjacket, the prodigy Thomas Chisholm has opened his restaurant Chocho to offer us bold, reasoned cuisine in a warm setting. Large wooden tables, an open kitchen, fermenting jars of […]
JONES, ITALIAN CUISINE WITH A ROCK’N’ROLL TWIST
France – Paris Formerly Bones, this place has reopened under the name Jones, retaining some of its identity with its unfinished walls, marble counters and high wooden tables. Just a stone’s throw from the Voltaire metro station, Jones offers a generous, rustic welcome to the talented Riccardo Ferrante’s cuisine in a soft, bright atmosphere. The […]
AGLIO ET OLIO: AN ITALIAN TREASURE IN PARIS AGLIO ET OLIO:
France – Paris Indoors or out on the terrace, this Italian restaurant with its warm, chic setting offers an exceptional moment, whether you’re dining for two or more. In Paris, Italian restaurants tend to resemble one another. And yet, it’s sometimes enough to venture into uncharted territory to discover some real hidden treasures. This is […]
TEMPERO
BRAZILIAN SUNSHINE ON YOUR PLATE France – Paris Tucked away in Paris’s 13th arrondissement, Tempero, a canteen grocery store with a familiar name, has resurfaced in the capital. After leaving Station F a few years ago, Franco-Brazilian chef Alessandra Montagne opened her first restaurant, Nosso, followed by the new one, Tempero, just across the street. […]
TINA STURZENEGGER: THE APOTHEOSIS OF FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
SWITZERLAND, ZUG The Swiss artist-photographer explores the attractions of food and its influence on society in compositions with a vintage aesthetic that tantalise the taste buds. Since 2009, Tina Sturzenegger has been passionate about creating photographic stories where stylish concepts in playful settings bring culinary still lives to life. “Two things drew me to this […]
JONES
ITALIAN CUISINE WITH A ROCK’N’ROLL TWIST Formerly Bones, this place has reopened under the name Jones, retaining some of its identity with its unfinished walls, marble counters and high wooden tables. Just a stone’s throw from the Voltaire metro station, Jones offers a generous, rustic welcome to the talented Riccardo Ferrante’s cuisine in a soft, […]
MATSUHISA MYKONOS
DAZZLING CULINARY FUSION GREECE – MYKONOS It’s not in Las Vegas, Aspen or Beverly Hills, but in Mykonos that we’re enjoying the celebrated cuisine of charismatic chef Nobu Matsuhisa, in the new setting of the no less famous Belvedere Hotel. Comfortable banquettes covered in a magnificent ochre-yellow fabric surround the pool amid lush, elaborate vegetation. […]
PHILOS
GREECE – ATHENS In the heart of Athens’ picturesque Solonos Street, Philos – Greek for friends – brings back to life a decaying neoclassical mansion built in 1937 by entrepreneur and arts lover Euripidis Koutlidis. A place that has lain dormant since the latter’s death, Philos finds a new lease of life in a project […]
L’AUBE, AN INSPIRING AND CREATIVE GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE
France – Paris Inspired by the proximity of the French Comedy and the Palais Royal Theatre, a unique concept is proposed with lunch – after show and tasting menus, with a choice of 5 to 8 courses. Thibault Nizard, this young 30-year-old chef, has worked his talents in such prestigious gastronomic restaurants as Drouant, Taillevent, […]
PRINCIPE CERAMI, BETWEEN BOLD FLAVOURS AND CLASSIC TRADITION
Sicily – Taormina In 1866, the Prince of Cerami inherited a 15th-century monastery in the ancient seaside town of Taormina. The monastery was transformed to accommodate European visitors. It houses the prestigious Principe Cerami restaurant, one of the best in Sicily. The starred restaurant is open from April to October. It offers quality cuisine, using […]
BAO, THE COOKBOOK THAT INVITES YOU ON A JOURNEY
ENGLAND – LONDON BAO is located in the heart of London’s Soho District. A modern-day icon, the Taiwanese label unveils for the first time a hundred recipes to be discovered in their first book published by Phaidon. Written by the label’s founders, Erchan Chang and sibling duo Shing Tat and Wai Ting Chung, the BAO […]
TEMPÊTE
A FUSION KITCHEN WITH A RETRO FUTURISTIC DECOR Founded by Hugo Audoire and Emile Bonin, this new temple of good eating opened its doors in September 2022. Entirely designed by architect Marc Pelé, the atmosphere is friendly, relaxed, and warm. A sophisticated restaurant, with materials made of marble and wood, consisting only of bars that […]
BALZAC PRIZE FOR CONTEMPORARY CREATION
WHEN ART AND GASTRONOMY MERGE… From a stuffed cardoncello designed by the chef, Flavio Lucarini (Le Bistrot Flaubert), the ceramist Valérie Delarue has created a glazed stoneware Vanity with a baroque profusion that is breathtakingly true in its rendering of plant and animal materials. Oyster mushrooms, preserved grapes, and coiled eel skins… the colorful earthy […]
A PRADA CAFFE INVITES ITSELF TO HARRODS IN LONDON
England – London The Italian luxury house has launched a culinary experience in the heart of London’s most famous shopping temple. From the décor to the menu to the tableware, the Prada Caffè environment, designed by studio VF 17, revisits the brand’s visual characteristics. The iconic green of the space and the velvet-covered furniture, while […]
MADAME SAKÉ, SHARING THE KNOW-HOW OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Paris Launched in 2015 by Adrienne Saulnier-Blache, Madame Saké is an independent company importing and distributing modern and artisanal Japanese sakes. A desire to introduce this excellent alcoholic beverage to connoisseurs from all over the world. It is a family story that gave birth to this idea! Indeed, this Franco-Japanese woman grew up between the […]
LIGHT, VEHICLE OF THE FUTURE BY MASQUESPACIO
At the request of the founder of the takeaway sushi chain Ichi Station, the Spanish design studio Masquespacio delivered a futuristic and pop space in Milan. In order to develop a universe specific to the dining experience offered by the brand, its creator Yango Zhang had explored the imaginary of travel and the train station […]
IN PARIS, TO LOVE, TO PARTY, ZOOM IN ON THE MISTINGUETT RESTAURANT
Nestled on the rue de Clichy, the Casino de Paris, temple of music-hall and festivities for over 140 years, has celebrated the opening of the Mistinguett restaurant, a table in homage to its revue leader. The Miss, as she was called, triumphed in her early days alongside Maurice Chevalier, in a Paris trembling under bombs. […]