Luxurious, bewitching, inspiring, spell-binding… Our selection of addresses is aimed at pleasure and ideas ! From absolute essentials to wonderful surprises, new experiences to enjoy and share.
In 2013, the passion for coffee shared by Kitsuné founders Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki already gave rise to the Café Kitsuné, known for its tailormade blends and expert baristas. It has reappeared in this new address inaugurating their first coffee-roasting workshop in Europe. From the mysteries of torrefaction to the preparation ritual and tasting ceremony, the Café Kitsuné Vertbois proposes a whole new experience of coffee. A culture in itself, a chance to share. Café Kitsuné Vertbois, 30 rue de Vertbois, Paris 3.
Myriam Sabet’s divine creations have joined the Galeries Lafayette’s Maison & Gourmet, a treat for discerning gourmets until April. In this pretty pop-up in the brand’s colours, all the specialities of this magical pastry chef offer her Levantine influences and addictive flavours, all truly enchanting : Damascus rose, Amalfi lemons, pistachio, zaatar, halva, cardamom, on knock-out tarts, “nests” and millefeuilles.Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, magasin Maison & Gourmet, 35 boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9.
Giving pride of place to vegetables in his dishes, chef Alexandre Marchon has made confinement more tolerable by transforming his lively young restaurant into a delicatessen and producers’ market from Tuesday to Sunday. Organic vegetables, homemade preserves, vacuum-packed meat and fish, fabulous pastries and biodynamic wines. Fans also treat themselves to super lunch and dinner formulas which can be delivered or picked up from the restaurant. On Sundays, it’s chicken purée ! Restaurant Marchon, 161 rue Saint Maur, Paris 11. www.marchon-restaurant.fr
A new insider address where the Covid-19 declaration is not required ? Welcome to the hidden Chez Germain bar, an immersive digital platform inviting you to discover the best of famous French liquor. On the programme, the history of liquor, cocktail recipes... and two eminent guests : botanist Judith de Graaff, author of the best-sellers “Urban Jungle” and “Plant Lovers”, and naturalist chef Angèle Ferreux Maeght, a duo who have created original creations to watch on video and reproduce at home for poetic flower-based cocktails. As in all speakeasies, a password is a must. SUREAU works a treat... www.chez-germain.fr
When the chefs of the restaurants Substance, Contraste, La Maison Rostang and Le Bistrot Flaubert decided to combine their talents and cook dishes for delivery or click-and-collect, the result is a delicious, gourmet “blanquette de veau” to savour in the warmth of your home without spending hours in the kitchen ! Available by click and collect and delivery. www.bistrotflaubert.com
The new service proposed by Kaspia is very popular : express delivery of must-haves in its restaurants to your home in a single click and under an hour, to create the most glamorous TV trays. Treat yourselves to the delicious caviar potato, divine Norwegian smoked salmon with old-fashioned blinis, taramas, smoked fish, and all the fine grocery products. Sheer joy ! www.caviarkaspia.com
Star-rated chef Ludovic Turac at the restaurant “Une Table au Sud” on the Old Port of Marseille has come up with a new proposal for gourmets : an excellent meal created with his head sommelier for perfect pairing of dishes and wines, delivered directly to your home for lunch or dinner on weekends. His “Classik” menus revisit traditional dishes such as pork tenderloin Wellington-style, beef chuck “à la royale” with “foie gras”... Une Table au Sud, 2 quai du Port, Marseille 2 (04 91 90 63 53).
After inaugurating its caviar production facility in 2017, Kaviari opened irresistible “Delis” in all four corners of Paris, offering a meticulous selection of excellent products in grocery corners and little dishes prepared in the delicatessen areas. Hand-in-hand with Didier Trentacosta, founder of Autour du Saumon, the two brands have paired their expertise and love of fine taste to propose an uplifting blend of Ashkenazy, Danish and American cuisine to be relished at home. Kaviari Delikatessen, 56 rue des Martyrs, Paris 9. www.kaviarudelikatessens.com
An iconic address in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, “La Mère Germaine” headed up by Isabelle Strasser proposes tasty takeaway menus as well as top-notch desserts like this appetizing winter “kouglof” prepared as per the rules of the Alsatian art. La Mère Germaine, 3 rue Commandant Lemaître, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (04 90 22 78 34).
A stone’s throw from the Poncelet market in the 17th arrondissement, MAM is the new address of 2-star chef Stéphanie Le Quellec. Its concept ? A seasonal takeaway or delivery menu, giving priority to the chef’s favourite recipes and unique know-how. A choice of cooked dishes but also pastries, bread straight from the oven, fine groceries and a good selection of wines. “Everything you’ll find on my table at home,” says Stéphanie. Mam, 22 rue Fourcroy, Paris 17.
The Hôtel Brach steps outside its walls and invites itself into your home thanks to its delightful takeaway survival kit. On the menu, all of its signature “mezzes” : 100% Kalamata olive-paste, houmous and lemon caviar, fresh Monsieur Fabre goat’s cheese, smoked tarama, tzatziki with cumin, refined cold meats, a selection of homemade bread. Irresistible snacks to share at home while waiting to meet up again in the restaurant ! Pick up Brach, 1-7 rue Jean Richepin, Paris 16 (01 44 30 10 00).
A stone’s throw from Aux Prés and Le Bar des Prés, the new address opened by chef Cyril Lignac is a treasure-trove for cocktail fans. Designed by the Studio KO, this hot spot basking in deep tones revolves around an elegant counter of jade green onyx. In an intimate, subdued ambiance with fitted carpets, creators’ brews are accompanied by small, chic snacks : Mortadella with truffles, Beaufort d’Alpage, semi-cooked “foie gras de canard”... Dragon, 34 rue du Dragon, Paris 6 (01 45 48 29 68).
In the midst of the Var countryside, Le Relais des Moines offers a shaded terrace against a background provided by the Maures mountains. In the village of Les Arcs-sur-Argens, star-rated chef Sébastien Sanjou invites guests to discover the richness of local produce : lamb from the Upper Var, red mullet, hazelnuts from Puget... Le Relais des Moines, route de Sainte Roseline, Les Arcs-sur-Argens (04 94 47 40 93).
Comprised of a restaurant, hotel and spa, Les Terrasses d’Èze provide an enchanting setting in which to enjoy an Indian summer on the Riviera with the Mediterranean Sea and an azure-blue sky forming a backcloth. The “bistronomic” restaurant Le Tillac serves local cuisine, subtle, light and inventive, with a great selection of organic wines. Les Terrasses d’Èze, 1138, Route de la Turbie, Èze (04 93 29 80 68).
Brimming with colour and rich materials, this smart address hits the spot thanks to glamorous staging signed by architect Florence Lopez. Extended by a long terrace rather like a garden, this chic brasserie acts like a magnet on Parisian dandies, students and nearby ministries. At the helm, Quentin de Fleuron, who won his spurs with the Costes brothers and here offers classic brasserie dishes : beef tartare, grilled octopus, chicken supreme… In the evenings, the atmosphere warms up with an array of enticing cocktails. Mon Square, 31 rue Saint Dominique, Paris 7 (01 86 64 06 06).
A new gastronomic restaurant in the Principality, La Table d’Antonio Salvatore proposes top-notch Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. At the heart of the “Golden Square”, this restaurant inaugurated on September 1st at Rampoldi’s (an institution in Monaco since 1946) gives a place of honour to the passionate cuisine of this authentic chef with a fine international career, amidst dazzling decor. Rampoldi, 3 avenue des Spéluges, Monaco (00 377 93 30 70 65).
Designed by the teams of La Tarte Tropézienne, the “Tropicana” beach has taken up its summer quarters on the white sand of Pampelonne. Guests feast on refined dishes concocted by chef Eric Santalucia, keen to encourage local produce (Provençal-style calamari, “petits farcis”, catch of the day…) and, of course, irresistible desserts including the authentic “tarte tropézienne”. Tropicana, route de Bonne Terrasse, plage de Pampelonne, Ramatuelle (04 94 79 83 96).
One of the florists serving as a reference in Paris, Stéphane Chapelle, based for the past 22 years on Rue de Richelieu, has taken on a second challenge on the Left Bank. Facing the Cartier Foundation, his new boutique adopts the codes of gardens and the countryside of which he is so fond. Plants and shrubs spill out onto the pavement while chairs and armchairs invite visitors to take a welcome pause. With, as ever, a subtle blend of colours and an expert eye for textures. Stéphane Chapelle, 234 boulevard de Raspail, Paris 14. www.stephane-chapelle.fr
The capital’s oldest pub has been reinvented under the supervision of Laura Gonzalez who has succeeded in combining the British spirit with Indian inspirations to offer an unprecedented address, opening out to one of the most desirable terraces in Paris. A contemporary setting in which to savour pub food expertly tweaked by the talented Anglo-Indian chef, Manoj Sharma. To chill out, a fine list of wines and beers, including a remarkable Guinness ! Sir Winston, 5 rue de Presbourg, Paris 16. www.sirwinston.fr
Manning the ovens at “Paradiso”, the Majestic Barrière’s new restaurant in Cannes, we rediscover the charismatic Niçoise chef, Nicole Rubi, and the famous star-rated chef, Pierre Gagnaire. Together, they propose dishes inspired by Mediterranean specialities, mostly from Nice and Italy. Paradiso, 1O boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes (04 92 98 77 00).
