HOSPITALITY 125
BAR AND RESTAURANT
Set to make waves on Paris ’ diverse culinary scene , the hotel ’ s signature restaurant , Les Parisiens , serves refined and original cuisine created by Chef Thibault Sombardier , inspired by the flavours of his childhood spent growing up between Burgundy and Beaujolais . Widely considered one of the city ’ s most exciting and diverse chefs , the restaurant marks a new chapter for Sombardier , who previously worked at the Michelin-starred restaurant Antoine and won second place competing against the country ’ s finest culinary talent in the 2014 series of Top Chef . Menus expertly combine haute cuisine with a less inhibited style of cooking , showcasing a passion for locally sourced seasonal produce , with dishes including Rosé veal chop with morels , White asparagus with mousseline sauce and indulgent desserts such as Chocolate mousse served warm with almond hazelnut praline and buckwheat vanilla ice cream .
Adjacent to the restaurant , the James Joyce Bar honours the iconic writer with a collection of signature cocktails inspired by his works and the heritage of the area . ‘ Bloom Like a Geisha ’ – a concoction of Sakura passionflower-infused rum , yuzu and vanilla – is named after Ulysses ’ protagonist , Leopold Bloom , while ‘ Suspended Garden ’ is a nod to the Pont des Arts , which was originally conceived as a hanging garden , composed of gin , lemon yellow arugula shrub salt and grelot onion . In keeping with the lively neighbourhood scene , the bar is open throughout the day and into the night , spilling out onto the street-side terrace with a menu of fine wines , draft beer and small bites .
Issue 55 2022 THE ART OF LUXURY