TheFork Awards 2024: here are the 6 French tables recognized by the public

This Monday, December 2, the future of French gastronomy gathered in Paris, a step away from the Arc de Triomphe, in the legendary Wagram room, with the common desire to be one of the six winners of the 5th TheFork Awards. Inspired by the restaurant reservation platform, this digital award, which has the distinction of being awarded by the public, celebrates the new generation of chefs. In other words, about 80 young enthusiasts who have recently opened or captured a restaurant across France. A beautiful spotlight for the new guard, supported by their elders, the big names of French gastronomy, whose restaurants have been showing stars in the Michelin guide for years the list.

Public Grand Prix. L’ExtrA by Philippe Joly, in Reims

It was to loud applause from his colleagues that a portrait of chef Philippe Joly appeared on the big screen in the Wagram room. Winner of the Public Grand Prize for this 2024 edition, the chef was awarded for his work at the head of the kitchen at the restaurant ExtrA in Reims. No other establishment stands out for its inclusiveness and eco-responsible approach. In the kitchen and dining room, professionals from all backgrounds work to their region shines, some are disabled, others from disadvantaged groups, but all of them are of atypical origins a great adventure,” emphasized Arnaud Lallman, the three-star chef of Assiette Champenoise in Tinque, godfather of the winner, in front of an audience of 300 guests.

A la carte? Perfect Eggs, Asparagus Velvet and Piedmont Hazelnut or Duck Breast with Maltese Sauce, Glazed Turnips and Roasted Onion On the sweet side, Grand Cru Chocolate Tartlet, Passion Fruit Sorbet and Caramelized Pecans.

L’ExtrA, 23T rue du Temple, 51100 Reims. 07.66.08.24.92

Audience Award Winners

Symbiosis by Charles-Antoine Jouxtel and Charlotte Schwab in Cabourg

A year ago, Charles-Antoine Jouxtel and Charlotte Schwab opened Symbiosis in Cabourg. The manifestation of two stories: a chef and a sommelier, both united by wine, gastronomy and… just love At La Vague d’Or in Eze, Emmanuel in Reno, then Hôtel du in Castellet; he in La Reserve in Ramoutel, then in Val d’Isere), they benefited from the support of no less than 4 top-flight sponsors. A bunch of stars in the Michelin Guide. chefs Stéphane Carbone, Arno Donckele, David Gallien and Christophe Bacquier.

A la carte? Appetizers from the Seine, delicious rolls, vegetable jus or chicken with cream, mixed roast, candied thighs, Normandy vegetables and truffles. Not forgetting the cheese cart.

Symbiose, 7 avenue Jean-Mermoz, 14390 Cabourg. 02.31.24.46.67

Céna by Clément Briand-Seurat, in Paris

It was in the third grade, during a compulsory internship, that Clément Briand-Sorra discovered his passion for gastronomy. Hailing from Val-de-Marne, he apprenticed with Gilles Goujon before flying to England, where he climbed the dizzying ladder of the big houses before “exploding in mid-flight”, perhaps, we read in Gault&Millau.He would find his confidence season after season Between Cap d’Agde and Chamonix, he then won the Young Talent in 2022 Occitanie booty. Almost a year later, he began his first solo adventure with the opening of the Seine in 2023 in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. This year he won the public award, sponsored by the man who introduced him to the kitchen, three-star chef Gilles Goujon of L’Auberge du Vieux Puits and Stéphane Paroch of La Table de Castigno, which was crowned with a one-star Michelin guide.

A la carte? Quintard family poultry à la royale, mushroom and truffle or even head to tail blue lobster, lobster roll, coral salad.

Cena, 23 rue Treilhard, 75008 Paris: Phone: 01.40.74.20.80.

Dry Us by Lucas Dumelly and Manon Molens-Plasat in Margensel

Séchex-nous, the name of the restaurant of chef Lucas Dumelly and restaurant manager Manon Molens-Plasat, located in front of Lake Geneva in Margensel, is the result of a professional meeting in René Meilleur, but also a romantic meeting between two enthusiasts, whose weapons are already well sharpened at the age of 27 and 30. After the opening of this first speech in November 2024, they take the stage this Monday, December 2nd, naturally sponsored by star chefs René and Maxime Mailer.

A la carte? Fishermen from generation to generation by the Manon family, the menu gives pride of place to seafood with three inventive menus called Le Vent Blanc, La Brise Noire and Le Joran.

Séchex-nous, 2 route des Meules, 74200 Margencel. Such. 04.50.72.48.81.

Bistrot Coco by Constant Meyer, Strasbourg

Constant Mayer worked behind the ovens of Bistrot Coco for six years before officially becoming its owner in 2022. It was impossible for the grandson of chocolatier Christian Meyer to serve one of his favorite dishes on stage as his menu evolved according to the date and arrivals. On his website, however, he signs. “My kitchen aims to be bold and free, where unexpected flavor combinations come to life.”

A la carte? You understood, looking at the mood of the boss.

Bistrot Coco, 8 rue de l’Écurie, 67000 Strasbourg. 03.90.20.39.39

By Amalia Cecilia Spurio and Eugenio Anfuso, Paris

Pastry chef and ex-lawyer Cecilia Spurio and chef Eugenio Anfuso cut their teeth with Enrico Bartolini and Igles Corelli in their native Italy, before flying to France to collaborate with greats like Pierre Gagnier and Yannick Alleno in 2024 , both in the city and in the oven behind, put down roots in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, where they opened Amalia. According to the French score, they brilliantly insert into each dish, “a real culinary personality, where flavors suddenly win over the words of the chronicle,” critic Emmanuel Rubin wrote in the book’s columns. Figaro . They won the public award with the support of their sponsors, Amandine Chaino and three-star chef Christian Le Squire.

A la carte? Gnocchi with mushroom jus, pitchers of miso and smoked paprika, or grilled Jersey beef, smoked seafood cream, bay leaf and angostura.

Amâlia, 32 rue de la Fontaine-au-Roi, 75011 Paris: Phone: 01.43.57.20.29.