NORDELAIA, LOCAL COLOR
Opening in 2021 in Piedmont, this 12-room boutique hotel with décor inspired by the surrounding flora and fauna, complete with a stunning vaulted spa, occupies a prime location amid the Monferrato vineyards. The hotel has taken over an eight-hundred-year-old farmhouse, restored by the British design agency These White Walls, and added an extension that houses […]
BLUENESS ANTWERP, SERGIO HERMAN’S NEW RESTAURANT WITH A FRENCH-JAPANESE ACCENT
Belgian chef Sergio Herman’s newborn has taken up residence in a building that combines a cosmopolitan and oriental atmosphere. On the menu, a table inspired by modern French cuisine with Japanese influences: oysters with dashi vinaigrette; Japanese waffles with tuna tartar, spicy fish roe and daikon; langoustine with raw cream avocado and caviar. For the […]
PUT SOME PEPPER IN YOUR LIFE!
It is said that “the salt of life is essentially in the pepper you put in it.” And the French Company of Peppers and Spices would agree! Born from the meeting of a table lover and a spice specialist, the company travels the world in search of exceptional peppers with outstanding olfactory and gustatory qualities. […]
AN “ILÔ” OF DISCOVERIES
We discovered them at Sola (a Michelin star, 5th), and now the three friends, each with their own specialities, have joined forces to the great pleasure of our taste buds. There is no extravagance in the decoration (exposed stones, dark wooden tables) which perhaps deserves a little twist, but the intelligent and surprising mix of […]
FROM THE GARDEN TO THE PLATE
In the grounds of the Château de Saint-Vrain, less than 40 kilometers south of Paris, nestles the Doyenné, a farm, restaurant, and bed and breakfast. This agricultural and gastronomic project was born from the imagination of chefs James Henry and Shaun Kelly, two lovers of nature as much as of cuisine. A look back at […]
THE PALACIO DO GRILO : AN EXPERIENCE OF TASTE AND THEATER
For more than three centuries this unique palace in the world reopens for the first time. The members of this atypical place are real actors and deliver real performances that we discover during the meals. A living theater where you can dine, have lunch, have a drink, and stroll in its salons and gardens. Normally […]
LE MEURICE RETHINKS SUSTAINABLE CUISINE
In Paris, there are many luxury hotels and palaces, but few of them, like Le Meurice, have received an Ecotable label advocating a more responsible and local cuisine. This year, the restaurant of multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse and his executive chef Amaury Bouhours, located on rue de Rivoli, was privileged to be awarded three macaroons […]
MAGMA, A NEW ADDRESS WITH CHARACTER
Created by Lucie Paulhan – 29 years old, trained sommelier, Parisian and epicurean – and the chef Ryuya Ono – 31 years old, formerly of Table and Maison Sota – Magma is the new fusion address in the Oberkampf district. As soon as we arrive, we are welcomed by a team of young enthusiasts in […]
LUCAS FELZINE : A CHEF, THREE ADRESSES
A free spirit in the kitchen, he has made it his mantra not to forbid himself anything. Crazy about aromatic herbs, he is also passionate about marinades and Japanese barbecue cooking. His many travels have opened him to these cultures, from which he draws his inspiration. His ambition is to bring a different kind of […]
THE PRESBYTERE NOTHING IS LOST, EVERYTHING IS COOKED
Passionate about cooking since his childhood, thanks to the festive and family atmosphere of English pubs, the chef Edward Delling first trained at St John’s in London before opening two Parisian addresses, Le Grand Bain and Le Petit Grain, which were an immediate success. Guided by his instinct and nature, he then decided to move […]
RESTAURANT PRADO, WHEN GASTRONOMY MEETS NATURE
In the charming city of Lisbon nestles a refined restaurant: Prado. This name, chosen by the chef and owner of the place, António Galapito, refers to the meadow; Prado means “meadow” in Portuguese. In 2017, he decided to buy an old confectionery factory to transform it into an environmentally responsible gourmet restaurant. The adventure was […]
MACHE : BETWEEN BITE AND AUDACITY
Located in the heart of the Poissonnière district, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, the restaurant Mâche is an address that breaks with convention. It is run by Vincent Geraud, the founder, assisted by Michaël Gamet in the kitchen, who is inspired by his travels to create surprising dishes. His creations are often an opportunity […]
MEXICO, 2 UNUSUAL ADDRESSES
Known for its traditions and culture, Mexico is also rich in biodiversity. Close to the sea and not far from the jungle are the restaurants ARCA and WILD, two small culinary jewels in the heart of Tulum. Discover them. ARCA, a green culinary cocoon Recognizable by its verdant vegetation, the restaurant ARCA is a haven […]
BOOKING OFFICE 1869 IS ONE OF THE ADDRESSES NOT TO BE MISSED
In the heart of London’s St Pancras Station, Booking Office 1869 is located in the King’s Cross area. The hotelier Harry Handelsman called on the Franco-Mexican architect Hugo Toro (designer of the Gigi restaurants in Paris, Ramatuelle, and Val d’Isère) to create this bar-restaurant nestled in the heart of a winter garden in the former […]
MO DE MOVIMIENTO, AN ECO-RESPONSIBLE RESTAURANT IN THE HEART OF THE SPANISH CAPITAL
Any new construction or development worsens our carbon footprint. That’s why Mo de Movimiento wanted to offer an alternative in its design. This Madrid-based restaurant found the ideal designer, Lucas Muñoz, to make this table a sustainable and environmentally friendly space. Former theater, the rubble from its demolition was reused in the construction of benches, […]
BAOBAR: GUA BAO VERSION GASTRO
In the heart of the 4th arrondissement of Paris nestles Baobar, a restaurant imagined by the MAMAHUHU group. From the architecture of its interior and the design furniture which composes it, it is a Taiwan reinvented that is drawn on the walls of this unusual place. Its uniqueness? An open kitchen equipped with a binchotan […]
ESTELA, THE SO CHIC CULINARY VENUE
Referred to as one of the finest culinary addresses in the world, Estela remains, without a doubt, a mecca of New York gastronomy. With its long, white marble bar and antique parquet floors, Estela’s interior embodies the charm of the trendy Manhattan street restaurants. At the stove? Chef Ignacio Mattos, straight from the kitchens of […]
REBECCA CLOPATH, THE CULINARY EXPLORER
Coming from a long line of breeders, Rebecca Clopath continues the tradition as the sixth generation of her family. After training in the Michelin-starred kitchens of Stefan Wiesner and Oskar Marti, the gourmet chef won the title of world champion twelve years ago, during the culinary world cup in Luxembourg with the junior cooking team. […]
PASTICCERIA MARCHESI, MILANESE ELEGANCE
The first Marchesi pastry shop opened in Milan in Via Santa Maria alla Porta, followed by two more in Via Monte Napoleone and in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. A final address has also opened in the heart of London in the prestigious Mayfair district. In London, the front is more than recognizable and is […]
NELLU : REAL TASTE PEP
Nestled at 5 rue du Pont Louis Philippe, not far from the town hall, Nellu is the work of Clément Vergeat, discovered by the Top Chef show. After passing through several starred restaurants and opening his first gastronomic restaurant, Tamara, he comes back in force accompanied by his former sous-chef Olivier Garcia, who this time […]
MARCHON RESTAURANT : NATURE AS AN INSPIRATION
Opened just two years ago, the Marchon restaurant is the very reflection of modern gastronomy. At the helm? Gastronomic chef Alexandre Marchon offers an instinctive cuisine of disconcerting simplicity. Let’s visit this place where emotion and conviviality prevail. A self-taught chef, Alexandre Marchon first launched himself into gastronomic cooking at home and then within ephemeral […]
TWO UNIVERSES, ONE RESTAURANT: CAP SUR SILLON
Chef Mathieu Rostaing-Tayard offers a seven- or five-course menu made up of local products, a selection of winegrowers’ wines, and colorful dishes, such as a red tuna from Saint-Jean-de-Luz with candied cherry tomatoes, habanero pepper, onions from Trébons, and a hint of oregano to flavor a smoked egg yolk. You can also enjoy candied eggplant […]
ORTENSIA: SUBTLE AND POETIC PLATES
Japanese gourmet chef Terumitsu Saito is now at the helm of the Ōrtensia restaurant. Having passed through the kitchens of the greatest French and international gourmet chefs, such as Guy Martin and Thierry Marx, the young culinary creator enlivens the taste buds of his guests with a cuisine of sophisticated simplicity imbued with multiple inspirations […]
GASTRONOMY AS A MASTERPIECE AT THE GALLIFET
Cooking has always been synonymous with rhythm, sensations, and scents. In Aix en Provence, the Gallifet restaurant offers, until October 2, dishes from local cuisine selected from farmers, fishermen, and artisans of the region. Each lunch menu changes according to the harvest, the season, and the market. In the evening, a fixed five-course menu allows […]