This self-taught modernist chef's signature dishes include an oyster sorbet, chicken cooked with licorice root, and a "larme" (tear) of chocolate.
Book many weeks in advance for a seat at this fantastic table d'hotes, run by a young American couple in their apartment near Palais Royal. Ten courses, including bubbly and wine pairings. OCTOBER 2011: Hidden Kitchen has closed, but you can find the pair at their new venture, Verjus.