Chef Christophe Pélé sold and left Bigarrade in early 2012. A new chef from the nearby Bristal has taken over.
Alain Passard spins turnips into gold at this vegecentric (but not vegetarian) three star restaurant.
Alain Ducasse’s flagship at the Plaza Athénée remains a bastion of French gastronomy.
Guy Savoy’s excellent service and reliably fine food have fostered a loyal local and international clientele. Note: Savoy will soon be relocating the the Left Bank.
Precise, direct cooking in a luxe, insulated room, this was one of the most talked about openings of Spring 2010.
Everything at L’Ambroisie, from the Place des Vosges setting to the piles of caviar to the prices, could be described as aristocratic. A Michelin three-star.
Operating for more than 25 years, John PIerre Vigato’s Apicius (a two-star) occupies a privileged space in a grand 19th century hotel particulier.
Pretend the financial crisis never happened, and book a table in the gilded (literally) dining room of Les Ambassadeurs, where the very young chef Christophe Hache is making a name for himself.
Above bustling Thoumieux, his brasserie gourmande, Jean-François Piège has opened an intimate 20-seat showcase for his creative, modern French cooking. Michelin awarded 2 stars within months of his opening.
The gastronomic table at Le Bristol hotel has been renamed, but revered chef Eric Frechon remains at the stove. The dining room has been renovated, too, offering a view onto the hotel gardens. Three Michelin stars.
This institution of fine dining changed hands in 2011.
Upcoming Food Tours
(Delicious) Things to Do
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Paris Food & Wine Events
1 May 2012
Le Fooding’s Veillées Foodstock festival and another stellar (and free!) wine tasting at Caves Augé.
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Paris Food & Wine Events
