Traditional Paris

LUNCH ADDRESS
Passage 53
It’s THE food buzz of the moment! This highly
unusual bistro, nestled in an old Parisian covered
passage, has just won its second Michelin star.
The promise? A venue that is both unpretentious
and at the same time beautifully designed,
oozing charm with its Art Deco tiling and
impeccable, relaxed service. Its greatest
asset? A highly gastronomic and very Parisian
eatery where you can laugh out loud or show up in jeans to enjoy a delightful meal
without airs and graces. Super light! Even the most diet-conscious will love it here.
Like a gourmet fashion show, designer plates follow one after the other like pieces in a
collection: graphically beautiful, colourful, glowingly fresh, all in a light and ultra-refined
style. Top chef... The Japanese chef Sako works only with the very best in meats (Hugo
Desnoyers, the rock-star of butchers) and applies true genius to vegetables. The result?
A little dish that resembles a Japanese garden.
On the table... Like a gourmet gift, the menu is a surprise! In other words, each dish is a
little gift waiting to be discovered. And each haute couture plate reveals a beautifully presented
model. The must-tries. Under a finely-cut piece of Japanese daikon, a fresh and
sensual scallop. An ode to the Jerusalem artichoke: mashed with a hint of sweetness and
topped with an artichoke and truffle biscuit. Sublime! Oysters under a fluffy apple
mousse and haddock foam with beluga caviar.
And the desserts... They arrive all at once, like a deluxe gourmet café. On the
programme? A chocolate tart with salted butter caramel biscuit, a mini tarte tatin, a little
pot of milk chocolate, passion fruit and puffed rice, for that luxury crunch. We also like!
Its top-class wines by the glass such as Gevrey Chambertin (€18 per glass).
The prices? €55 for a 5-course lunch menu. €95 for the lunch and evening tasting
menus (ten courses and five desserts)
Reservation recommended. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
53, passage des Panoramas - 75002 Paris - 01 42 33 04 35 - www.passage53.com
LINGERIE SWIMWEAR ADDRESS
Atelier Louise Feuillère
In her 17 th arrondissement workshop, Louise produces made-to-measure corsets
and bras. For the larger woman, the smaller woman or women who
simply enjoy gorgeous lingerie...Louise, winner of the 2008 title Best
Craftsperson in France, can design a dream bra in 5 appointments.
Lace is in abundance, sewing machines are visible and Louise’s smile is
reassuring: it’s the miracle recipe for an intimate bespoke service! Please
note that Louise works by appointment only (except on Saturdays when
the workshop is open to the public).
102, rue des dames - 75017 Paris - 01 42 93 17 76
www.louisefeuillere.com
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