Omnivore Festival, Emma Watson Gin, Funky Coffee… What’s new in the kitchen?

Time coffee shop. Café Nuances

This is the story of two brothers who wanted to expand the sometimes elite society of cafes in the capital. After living in the USA, Charles and Raphael Coroner realized the importance of coffee in everyone’s life, especially the French. These “coffee lovers” then decided to create Café Nuances, located in the very posh Vendôme district. The location is strategic to accommodate both the cosmopolitan foreign population and Parisian employees of the district. Located in a former creamery, installed by Julien Sebban Studio Uchronia, the building is also listed as a historical monument. Here, the coffee is a masterpiece made of six types. Slow Dance, originating from Burma, reveals notes of chocolate and pecans. Rose des Sables from Ethiopia reveals a subtle floral flavor. Wabi from Peru is tart and fruity. The Coffee & Cigarettes, from Indonesia, offers a light woody aroma. Meteorite, whose grain comes from Honduras, means a delicate rum flavor. Finally, the new kid on the block, the pistachio nut. As summer approaches, Café Nuances will now offer iced teas.

(1) Café Nuances Vendôme. 25 rue Danielle Casanova, 75001 Paris. Such. 01.42.60.04.61

(2) Café Nuances also opened in Saint-Germain at 22 rue du Vieux Colombier, 75006 Paris. Such. 01.71.50.06.19

Festival of the moment: Omnivorous Sirha

Shake the codes, innovate and deliver. The Sirha Omnivore Festival has been championing the same ambition for twenty years. On the occasion of this anniversary edition, Le Touquet-Paris-Plage will host a meeting of contemporary chefs from June 17 to 19. No less than 45 emerging chefs will be invited to speak about the future of gastronomy at the event, sponsored by two-star chef Alexandre Gauthier of La Grenouillère. An innovative scene that for two decades has been able to highlight the work of today’s infamous chefs such as Anne-Sophie Pic, Thierry Marx, Pascal Barbot, Massimo Bottura or even René Redzepi. What to discover the new generation of chefs who are ready to break free from the shackles of classical gastronomy. The Paris edition will take place at Parc Floral from September 10 to 12, 2023.

More information and programming at Sirha-omnivore.com.

The spirit of the times. Emma Watson is launching her own brand of gin

Angelina Jolie, Ryan Reynolds and now Emma Watson. Alongside his brother Alex Watson, the star of the saga Harry Potter launches its own brand of gin called Renais. Spirit from the Watson family estate in Yonne. “It’s an ode to the sunny vineyards of Chablis, where my family has been making wine for thirty years,” the 33-year-old actress explained on her Instagram account. Made from pressed, organic and processed grapes from Chablis, the spirit is then distilled in the UK with herbs and berries carefully selected by the siblings. A modern drink set against a backdrop of tradition and heritage.

Renee Jean First edition, €52.95. More information at Renais.co.uk.

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news food at this moment. great chefs in Cannes

The 76th Cannes Film Festival is in full swing, and the chefs are busy behind the stoves. As every year, two-star Chef Christian Sinicropi of the Hotel Martinez Palme d’Or (1) entertained the judges at the annual dinner given on the eve of the official opening on May 15. After Robert de Niro, Steven Spielberg or even Pedro Almodovar, Swedish director and jury president Ruben Ostlund was honored on the menu. A final round of applause for the chef who ran the fabled French Riviera hotel for two decades. The following day, he officially handed over his chef’s hat to Jean Imbert, who takes over the hotel’s gastronomic offer. After Cheval Blanc, Plaza Athénée and Orient-Express, the former Top Chef winner presented his gastronomic project on Tuesday, May 16, at Martínez Beach (2). On Instagram, Jean Imbert explains that he attends the festival where he has been able to cook every year since his youth. “Twenty-five years later, what would a 16-year-old kid who was going to work there do?” I never thought that it would be possible to become a reality. I’ll be Martinez’s chef.”

Other names of gastronomy are also present to feed the festival visitors; Julien Dubois and Juan Arbele make their Cannes debut as a duo in Le Nomade (3), 3.14 Hotel. In an atmosphere that reflects their character, friendly and relaxed, they offer a revised beach menu consisting of Mediterranean tuna pan-bagnat, rotis, panis, ceviche or even pork belly. The two chefs also offer a beautiful selection of tapas that can be enjoyed at sunset overlooking the bay of La Napoule.

(1) The Palme d’Or, 73 boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes. Phone: 04.92.98.74.14.
(2) Martinez Beach, 73 boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes. Phone: 04.93.90.12.34.
(3) Nomad, 5 rue François Einesy, 06400 Cannes. Phone: 04.97.06.36.90.

Current book. Provence By Esterelle Payany

the season of idleness is about to start and we only want one thing in the kitchen. To savor the art of Provençal living, culinary journalist Esterel Payani brings together 65 leading recipes from southern tables in a new book called: Provence. Paninis, steamed ravioli, cannelloni with scallions and spinach, sardines in escabeche… Something to make big tables happy this summer. A small bonus. There are also six practical step-by-step guides for making calzones, ravioli or even purple artichoke bottoms. To stumble upon his library.

Provence By Estérelle Payany, Hachette Pratique editions, 160 pages, €12.

The chef of the time. Dominique Cren opens his first restaurant in Paris

The “World’s Best Female Chef” in 2016, the first woman to win three stars in the Michelin guide in the USA, the chef of three establishments in San Francisco… Dominique Crenn’s success story continues, this time in France. In the 9th arrondissement of Paris, right in the heart of Leitmotiv Group’s new hotel La Fantaisie, the talented chef has opened his first French address, Golden Poppy. On the plate, which has become a benchmark for locavore consumption, looks back on his childhood in Brittany as well as his love of California. He, who defines himself more as an artist than a chef, will also manage Poppy Café and the hotel’s rooftop. See you on June 15th and you will have the opportunity to taste the cuisine of a chef unlike any other.

Golden Poppy, 24 rue Cadet, 75009 Paris. Phone: 01.55.07.85.07.

Event of the moment. The village of Bercy is launching an operation dedicated to food

A true Parisian residential area, Bercy Village is transformed into a temple of gastronomy until May 26. In the program? Events are as delicious as they are surprising, such as the free But You Are Food exhibition. By signature food photographer Freddie Barbera, Trump shots around food like rocket hot dogs or the Jupiter Donut will liven up the village. Another gourmet pastime is the black box. Plunged into darkness, visitors will have 1 minute 30 to discover and taste six products. The best tasters who discovered the origin of all the food will walk away with gifts. There’s also an attractively designed selfie spot and an Instagram food photography contest. A walk among the epicureans.

More information at Bercyvillage.com.