Cathedral of Panettone, anniversary of Les Deux Magots, the best cheese in the world… What’s new in the kitchen?

Back to school book. Juan Arbelaes publishes the third work

It is his most personal book. after Cook And Smooth on the table in about 20 minutesJuan Arbelaes returns on October 19th with a third piece titled Remember me. The Colombian-born chef brings a true declaration of love to his native country from his roots and takes us on a journey through 60 traditional recipes; arepas, empanadas, sancocho, ajiaco or yuca pan. From September 4, you can also find the charmingly cheeky chef as a judge on Objectif Top Chef.

Remember me By Juan Arbelaes and Jean-Marie Perot, First Editions, 336 pages, €35.

Good news for the start of the school year: the best cheese in the world is French

Last February, France suffered a heavy defeat, missing the world food ranking of the best cheeses. A veritable outrage to France’s chauvinists and epicureans, this disorder did not discourage French talent. This Tuesday, September 12, the International Products Competition took over the Tours Expo Park for the 6th edition of the Mondial du fromage et des dairy products. Chaired by Stephane Laiani, President of Rungis International Market, 12 international judges evaluated 14 to 18 cheeses in a blind tasting. Among soft cheeses and blue cheeses, goat and sheep cheeses, one product stood out. With its soft and melting dough, the rind-washed Burgundy character that provides this incomparable taste, it is Époisses Perrière from the Berthaut cheese factory (1) that has conquered the grail. For a chance to taste the best cheese in the world, all you have to do is go to this establishment, located in the heart of the village of Époisses in Burgundy.

(1) Fromagerie Berthaut, 7 rue du champ de Foire, 21460 Époisses. Phone: 03.80.96.44.44.

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Head of School Year Maury Sachko on cover The time

Michel Gerard in 1976, Alain Ducasse in 2001 and Maury Sacco in 2023. The chef’s familiar face now appears on the front cover. The time On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. The 30-year-old talent is included in the prestigious weekly Time100 Next 2023 ranking, listing “emerging leaders in health, climate, business, sports, arts and much more”. With a foreword signed by actor Omar Sy, the Malian-born chef stands out as one of the players in the gastronomic revolution, creating cerebral cuisine with Japanese, African and French influences. A dizzying rise that we never tire of.

Anniversary of the beginning of the academic year. 90th anniversary of the Deux Magots prize

“They say that Saint-Germain-des-Prés is no more, that the neighborhood has lost its soul. I do not agree. there it is still possible to live decisive moments in your life”, – these are the words of Louis-Henri de La Rochefoucauld, winner of the Prix des Deux Magots prize for his book in 2022. Sand castle (Robert Laffont Publications). They couldn’t be more true this year, as the legendary café in the 6th arrondissement prepares to celebrate the 90th anniversary of its prize, which was created in December 1933 at the expense of three other major institutional prizes: the Goncourt (1902), the Femina (1904) and Renaudot (1926). To celebrate this anniversary, the Parisian institution has decided to move the presentation of the prize, which was previously awarded in January, to the autumn. So it was on September 25 that the jury, presided over by Etienne de Monteti, director Figaro literary, will decide between 4 works that are still active;

This important date is also an opportunity for Les Deux Magots to rekindle the flame of the literary cafe tradition, true to its mantra borrowed from Sasha Guitry: Catherine Mathivat, director of the establishment and descendant of the family that founded the cafe in 1914, cultivates this spirit of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. In the historic great room, near the statues that give the cafe its name, on the balcony overlooking the church, tourists and regulars enjoy the constant ballet of boys, always dressed in black jacket, waistcoat, bow tie and long white apron. .

Les Deux Magots, 6th place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006 Paris. Such. 01.45.48.55.25.

Back to school innovation. Christophe Louis opens a temple of panettone

To open a shop dedicated to panettone in Paris? This is the bet that Christophe Lui will make from September 20. Passionate about the art of yeast and known in the profession as a panettone asu, the enthusiast innovates with this first message dedicated to the Italian brioche. In addition to the classic panettone, chocolate or even pandorosYou’ll find a variety of naturally sourdough or ancient wheat breads, but also seasonal pastries and travel pastries: scones, chocolate focaccia or even choucette with Piedmontese hazelnut and caramel doughnuts… what a rediscovery of an Italian classic in its entirety. new playing field.

Christophe Louis, 12 rue Dupetit-Thouars, 75003 Paris.

Back to school festival. Top Chef season 14 contestants meet at Ground Control

A place of life and culture, Le Ground Control invited 14 candidates from the last season of Top Chef to come and cook for the Rugby World Cup. From September 22 to 24, the old rivals will join forces with the Ground Control restaurant crews and create dishes for four or even six hands. With the Calimera brigades, the big winner, Hugo Riboule, will create the classics of Greek cuisine, while Carla Ferrari and Jeremy Falisard will create thick pizzas. Alla Napoletana With Fermento Pizza. Finalist Danny Khezzar will make chicken sandwiches with CRRSP, and bubbly Alban Overrey will share his love of Asia by making traditional Vietnamese banh mi with Banh Mi 17. Dj sets and meet-and-greets with the candidates are also on the menu.

All programming at Groundcontrolparis.com.

L:back to school news Paul Marco wins Bocuse d“Or France?”

It’s a family story, a legacy that continues. In 1995, three-star chef Regis Marcon won the prestigious Bocuse d’Or competition. Almost three decades later, this Friday, September 8, it was his youngest son, Paul, who won the Golden d’Or for France. At the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris, the 28-year-old young talent stood out for her work on pink trout in a jury of eight led by the renowned Anne-Sophie Pic. This first step is only the beginning of a long culinary pilgrimage. To win the 2025 World Bocque d’Or in Lyon, he must qualify for the 2024 European tournament in Norway. A talent to watch who could possibly bring the prestigious title back to France, which is important. already 8 victories in his belt.

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Back to school address. Cookidiction is launching for the first time coffee shop

Bolstered by its success, Cookidiction opens a third address in Paris. In this new living space consisting of a tea room, you can taste the flagship of American pastries; Founder Charlotte Zeitoun’s ambition? Offer a space that exudes gluttony, pleasure and generosity. In short, everything that characterizes a cookie. It will be found in the 17th arrondissement of Paris with its raspberry colored decor and rounded architecture.

Cookidiction Paris 17, 36 rue Poncelet, 75017 Paris. Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.