In a setting that is both cosy and design, this small restaurant where it is good to chat and re-create the world, hence its name, is a real little culinary treasure nestled in a quiet street in the 16th arrondissement in Paris. Opened about a year ago, the Gazette is owned by François Moussié (formerly of the Mathis and the Costes Hotel), whose grandfather was already a talented restaurateur in Paris, and Hussein Salami, another pro in the business who brings a pleasant oriental touch to the place with his art of the good word. Lights dimmed, lounge music soft enough to make you forget yourself when you have to, you are suddenly sitting at the table, where a tablecloth may be missing to make it more chic. But this is a detail that is quickly overshadowed when it comes to starters with original flavours. The "white asparagus from the Landes with Hollandaise sauce" is far from being bland and just spicy enough to be appreciated, the "sea bream ceviche with Yuzu jelly" is a little sweet and perfectly crispy, and the homemade foie gras with port... It melts in your mouth. As for the dishes, our favourite goes to "the shoulder of lamb rolled with beggar's fruit accompanied by its potato mousseline", a recipe that will transport you to North Africa because the lamb is as tender and fragrant as in a good tagine but the presentation, more sophisticated, makes it a dish apart. As for fans of Iberian cuisine, they have no hesitation in falling for the pluma with chorizo sauce and its polenta
The Chef, so creative, who prepares this fusion cuisine, from France and elsewhere, is Julien Gatineau (Cyril Lignac school), who trained at the Tour d'Argent. You can even watch him work (and even greet him as he passes by, he'll appreciate it!) thanks to the open kitchen that discreetly overlooks the room. To finish on a little sweetness, the pavlova with red fruits and fresh pistachios should soothe your sweet tooth. Until your next time at The Gazette, anyway, because chances are you'll want to go back... Like us!
The Gazette
28 rue Duret
75016 Paris
tel:01 45 00 45 20
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed on Sundays. From 18 euros per dish.
