Paris always has a table with which to surprise you
ANAHI _(49 rue Volta) _
This iconic Parisian nightlife restaurant has opened its doors with a breath of fresh air. Located on the effervescent rue Volta, fall in love with its delicious chic and decadent atmosphere in the style of Buenos Aires.
Its renovation is the work of the study Humbert & Poyett that has maintained the character of the place , conserving the beautiful ceiling of yesteryear and even the cracks in the earthenware of its walls.
In its pleasant dining room, its retro lamps, terrazzo floor and Bistrot chairs stand out, softly illuminated by candlelight, achieving a theatrical atmosphere, a reminder of its vibrant history: a place full of energy, perfect for a lively dinner.
It is specialized in noble meats, recipes from South America and captained by Riccardo Giraudi, the European benchmark for premium meat from around the world and the only importer of Kobe beef in Europe.
Its chef, Gabriele Faiella, has worked under Gordon Ramsay and is an expert in Nikkei cuisine and ceviche . He will perfectly prepare the charcoal-grilled meats with his secret touch of spices, accompanied by grilled vegetables and a smooth homemade mashed potato with lemon, chimichurri and jalapeños.
Choose between their cuts, loin, wide steak, top of rump and picanha. Let yourself be tempted by their mini wagyu beef empanadas, by the nopal cactus guacamole or by the exclusive Kobe beef cecina cured in León with a subtle smoky aroma of oak wood. To round it off, try their slightly spicy chocolate soufflé or the roasted banana with dulce de leche.
The evening will continue in cozy and elegant wood and leather bar , in which its barman mixes the great classics of South America, like his famous margarita. Meanwhile, Carmen, the soul of the place since its inception, will walk around ensuring the atmosphere and taking care of her diners. (There are rumors that Naomi Campbell herself frequented the venue last Paris Fashion Week.)
Anahí opens its doors with a breath of fresh air
THE RESISTANTS _(16-18 rue du Château d'Eau) _
Two steps from the Plaza de la República, you will find this restaurant whose motto is vindicate authentic products and publicize the agricultural and gastronomic diversity of France.
For this project, the young florence , a lover of good cuisine, toured the Gallic country to discover the best handmade products and short circuits, considering criteria such as diversity, quality, respect for the stations and their history.
This journey was joined by his childhood friends and in it selected 1,000 producers with a unique 'savoir-faire', 'los résistants' , who, with passion, preserve the traditions and authenticity of their products.
In their menu they only offer food extracted from responsible agriculture, artisanal and natural that go beyond the Bio label. his chef, Clement Desbans , proposes a creative seasonal 'cuisine' with the quintessence of the terroir, which is why his menu changes every day.
In winter you will comfort yourself with a roasted mushroom tartelette, old cantal pâte sablée and Jerusalem artichoke and Jerusalem artichoke chutney ; or with a grilled suckling pig with mashed turnip, mounted with noisette butter and multicolored pickles. To finish, try her grandma-style tatin with cider-tart ice cream and cream.
The decoration of his dining room corresponds to his philosophy, with the use of vegetation and pure and rustic materials such as the aged oak floor, the Bourgogne stone, the old tiles... All of this in soft green, taupe or pine tones. Ideal for pleasant after-meals.
Passion for traditions and authenticity
Mr T _(38 rue de Saintonge) _
Between République and the Haut Marais, a stone's throw from the Marché des Enfants Rouges , The new spot of the season has just opened: a Brooklyn-style joint , a mixture of a French bistro, with an open kitchen and chairs from the 60s, with modern touches such as its terrazzo counter, red neon lights and concrete walls, designed as Street art by Lazy Vassily.
His Japanese chef, Tsuyoshi San aka Mr. T , prepares daring recipes with multiple aromas, making a twist of the American 'dirty food' with a South American touch. Its menu offers oreos with foie gras and cocoa; beet salad, raspberries and gorgonzola sauce; sea bass and jalapeño jelly ceviche, 'seared' mackerel with caramel, Piémont hazelnuts and crunchy vegetables; saithe with cuttlefish ink; and one of its star dishes, **Mr.Tacos with squid, tomatoes and slightly spicy avocado (there is also a vegetarian version)**. Some already swear by its special mix of tiramisu, pain perdu and cocoa crumble.
The night continues to the rhythm of American rap and hip hop soul of the 90s (you will hear musical pearls from Jay Z to Nas). Let yourself be surprised with their signature house cocktails, such as Mr. T, based on Mezcal Koch Espadin, lime and Hibiscus soda ; or Mezcal Al Pastor with Mezcal Koch Espadin, cilantro, pineapple and ginger Beer. You can also savor their bourbon-based blends, like the BBQ Mary made with spicy tomatoes, homemade barbecue sauce and bourbon.
It is suspected that it is going to become the fashionable restaurant: if one night you arrive late and it is already full, settle in its bar and if the 'overbooking' is total, l On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays you can enjoy their affordable lunch menu.
VANTRE _(19 rue de la Fontaine au Roi) _
Vantre is a lively bistro with a classic family atmosphere that offers its diners succulent dishes of French gastronomy in a traditional decoration, with marble tables, oak parquet, brown leather banquettes and Chinese street market lamps.
Opened a year ago, it is the fruit of the association of Lacopo Chomel , former chef at Le Passage, and Marco Pelletier , ex-chef sommelier of the exquisite Taillevent restaurant and the well-known Hotel Bristol in Paris.
The chef invites you to 'marché' recipes with the fresh and seasonal foods that he receives in his kitchen. That's why, he composes his menu with only four or five starters and dishes. Ditto for desserts: all of them change daily and even evolve from one service to another.
To start, taste a mackerel with cockles and cucumber; a quail in the water of peppers and grapes or old tomatoes with smoked eel and trumpets of death. Continue with a yellow haddock, chanterelles and Noirmoutier grenailles potatoes ; a turbot with coconut beans from Paimpol and Datterino tomatoes; or a quasi of veal, corn and sweet pepper. As a climax, it ends in 'douceur' with a smooth potato cake with blood orange sorbet.
boast of an excellent wine list, with 1,500 exquisite references French and foreign. If you are not an expert in the field, they will be more than happy to advise you.
More than 1,500 wine references
BOTANICAL _(71 rue de la Folie-Mericourt) _
After years of reflection, Alexandre, a young French lawyer passionate about the world of wine, launched into the creation of Botanique. The result, an elegant and cozy restaurant with an excellent wine cellar.
** Sugio Yamaguchi, his chef of Japanese origin **, creates his recipes, inspired by the best products: vegetables from Les Maraîchers de Rungis and the Popincourt market; Cathy's Spices and Les Saveurs du Cachemire; fish, shellfish and caviar from Armara & Kaviari; the meat of Metzger Frères; foie gras and truffle from Maison Masse and bread from Bruno Solque and Maison Landemaine.
The peculiarity of Botanique is that its two floors offer different styles. The first is 'gastronomique', intimate, with few tables, chic service and a tasting menu. Among its dishes, the Caviar Osciètre stands out; the San Pedro with potato and artichoke in marine broth; the Breton lobster in its juice and of course some aromatic refined cheeses.
The ground floor is à la carte, more casual, hectic but also exquisite . You can savor a creamy polenta with 'fricassée' of seasonal mushrooms; a lamb shoulder confit with baked vegetables; or a skewer of Black Angus beef, « Retour d’Asie ».
In both spaces, he offers wines from his personal collection, which he has been acquiring for fifteen years. "The winery is my jewel, that's why I love to see it through the floor glass" . Ask for a Bourgogne, a Côtes du Rhône or one from Jura, you will be able to discover small producers, many of them natural and Bio.
A casual gastronomic style in Botanique
MARGO _(9 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud) _
It's one of the new tables this year, a neo-bistrot from eastern Paris run by Japanese chef Keita Kitamura , former student of Gagnaire , in Paris, and second of the Narisawa restaurant , in Tokyo.
Its special 'arty' atmosphere will envelop you , made with aged shutters and many hanging and climbing plants that are entangled in contemporary paintings, in an eerie twilight of Izakaya.
To immerse yourself in that atmosphere, you can sit at the bar of this small bistro, where, both in the kitchen and in the living room, service reigns in the Japanese way.
Keita has imagined a simple and original Mixed menu of French and Japanese gastronomy and traditions , at affordable prices.
Among his delicacies, you will savor a fried squid with carrots, cumin and Jerusalem artichoke chips; royal sea bream with carosello cucumber and Shungiku or beef tongue with Brussels sprouts and Tuscan black cabbage. And as a final touch, a delicious brioche loses the caramel.
French and Japanese tradition on the plate
WILD & THE MOON _(55 rue Charlotte) _
With a totally different air, Wild & The Moon is one of the most Instagrammed places in Paris on its record: that of a vegetarian 'superfood' canteen, perfect for a healthy and 'gourmand' snack.
His local in the nearby rue Charlot, is a restaurant-épicerie with very zen and cozy decoration with natural colors, white tile and wooden tables.
Its inviting back room is filled with plants and its glass window bathes the environment in natural light in which you will want to spend hours snacking, reading or working.
You will savor their natural juices cold pressed that preserve their vitamins, the delicious dietary desserts, the porridge, the almond milk, the chaï latte and, of course, avocado toast.
In addition, you can take home a multitude of 'biocool' whims: Kale chips, granola, crackers and Sola Bars with sesame, spirulina, dates and other products that take care of their customers with food intolerances.
If you just need a 'take-away' to continue walking, don't hesitate to stop by Wild Lab , located a few meters from the Musée des Arts et Métiers, in the lively Gravilliers street. Try their soups, salads or smoothies to go.