Recommendation for the New French Michelin List
As the world's most prestigious food guide, the new Michelin Guide is always a big hit with food lovers every year. This year, two new restaurants have been awarded three Michelin stars: The latest Michelin Guide France has awarded two new three-star ratings to La Table du Castellet in Le Castellet and Le Gabriel on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. Additionally, Le Jules Verne on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower and Maison Ruggieri and Le Gabriel in the 8th arrondissement of Paris have been awarded two-star ratings. Le Jules Verne, situated on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, and Maison Ruggieri and L'Orangerie in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, are among the most recent two-star Michelin restaurants to open. Whatever your culinary preference, a trip to Paris is an excellent way to experience the city's gastronomic offerings.
Since Michelin awarded its first star in 1926, over a century has passed since this unique standard of gastronomy was established. This year, the 33rd Summer Olympic Games will be held in Paris, France, 100 years after the country hosted the Summer Olympics. This presents an excellent opportunity for this year's Michelin Guide restaurants to engage their senses and food cultures with diners from all over the world. Let's take a look at this unique gastronomic journey!
La Table du Castellet
"Creative Provencal cuisine, where the land meets the sea"
The walls of this prestigious luxury resort exude a sense of well-being that is exclusively Provençal. Guests can enjoy a variety of culinary experiences, from the restaurant grounds overlooking the hinterland of the Var, the Mediterranean Sea on the horizon, the ponds, and the lavender paradise. The soulful scent of the South of France's gastronomy wafts in, a marvellous realm created by Executive Chef Fabien Ferré and his team.
Chef Fabien Ferré, who has an artist's eye for Mediterranean ingredients, has created a storm of high calibre with two menus. One focuses on vegetables and the other on fish or seafood, with specialities such as prawns with Meyer lemon and coral sauce, and squid with moringa orchids. For dessert, pastry chef François Luciano will offer refreshing seasonal creations such as grapefruit with hydrangea and Brousse du Rove goat cheese. Furthermore, the restaurant boasts its own cheese and wine cellars, where guests can sample over 50 cheeses.
Le Gabriel - La Réserve Paris
"A modern gastronomic tour of the Champs Elysées."
This 19th-century Napoleon III-style mansion is a fine example of French architectural heritage, with sumptuous materials such as gilded Spanish leather and Versailles parquet floors, as redesigned by Jacques Garcia. Here, Chef Jérôme Banctel showcases his unique culinary personality through two menus: The "Virée" menu pays homage to the chef's native Brittany in north-west France, while the "Périple" menu is an "invitation to travel around the world", including Japan and Turkey. In Japan, the chef discovered the wonderful texture of "limewater" for cooking.
These high-quality recipes combine a wide range of flavours and senses, with rich and hearty secret sauces that are the key to understanding the restaurant's cuisine. The Michelin Guide has commended the combination of carrots with peppercorns and ginger, artichoke hearts with cherry blossom vinegar, and numerous other pairings.
Le Jules Verne
"A dialogue of taste with the Eiffel Tower, 125 metres above the ground."
Chef Frédéric Anton oversees this iconic restaurant on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, accessible by private lift. The restaurant's location and minimalist style have attracted many diners.
The team of Executive Chef Kévin Garcia goes to great lengths every day to elevate the quality of the cuisine. They offer refined, perfectly judged dishes, always with just the right combination of flavours. Examples include a delicate soufflé of scallops with Dieppoise sauce and Oscietra caviar, and caramelised bread in the style of grenobloise (a city in south-east France). When making a reservation, kindly select a table situated in proximity to the window, as the unparalleled view of Paris through the tower's intricate ironwork is a truly exceptional experience.
