A new gastronomic gem in the 8th arrondissement, this unusual showcase entrusted to the Anegil architectural firm offers warm designer decor with an elegant series of intimate alcoves. Perfectly in sync, the cuisine of Japanese chef Tetsuya Yoshida (Esquisse, Les Canailles) offers a creative array of modern dishes prepared with the cream of the seasonal crop. The bonus ? The possibility of letting yourself be borne along by the “carte blanche” menu. Sphère, 18 rue de la Boétie, Paris 8 (01 44 90 02 95).