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Because we never say no to a lavish evening (especially in December), here’s our podium of exceptional dinners that will elevate your holiday season. From a sublime food-and-cocktail pairing in the sexiest bar in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, to a biodynamic dinner in a dream palace in Versailles, and a feast fit for the grandest royal courts at Le Crillon, it's time to slip into your finest attire and book these three unforgettable feasts.
The Most Unexpected
Biodynamics is trending... and thank goodness for that! A true virtuous circle of food, it will be the centerpiece of an exceptional gastronomic experience at Gordon Ramsay at Trianon, the Michelin-starred restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria - Trianon Palace in Versailles. This unique dinner on December 4th will bring together a five-star cast: Gerard Bertrand, a biodynamic wine producer, and Anthony Haffner, Master Sommelier, are launching a new wine selection integrated into the restaurant's menu, which will be paired with this special menu created by chefs Gabriele Ravasio and Eddie Benghanem.
An exceptional menu: the menu will feature products from Gerard Bertrand’s biodynamic production. We start with a scallop carpaccio, Prunier Osciètre caviar, and yuzu, followed by pumpkin pappardelle with truffle cream. The main course is a magnificent Mallard duck with a Milanese cabbage pie. For dessert, enjoy tangy winter fruits and candied kumquat. Of course, this biodynamic meal is perfectly in sync with the lunar calendar.
Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace, 1 Boulevard de la Reine, 78000 Versailles. December 4th at 7 : 30 pm. Unique menu at €300. Reservation online or by phone at 01 30 84 51 80.
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The Most Majestic
For refined palates seeking a royal evening this holiday season, Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel pulls out all the stops with its Louis XIII Dinner, a banquet fit for kings imagined by the culinary dream team of Boris Campanella (Executive Chef) and Matthieu Carlin (Pastry Chef). The rendezvous? Wednesday, December 11th, for a breathtaking gastronomic experience with a majestic menu enhanced by pairings with the legendary Louis XIII cognac from Rémy Martin. All of this, of course, in the intimate setting of the Michelin-starred restaurant L’Écrin.
An exceptional menu: the evening begins with a delicate vegetal amuse-bouche. Then, enjoy a magnificent starter with Erquy abalone, golden brown in hazelnut butter, accompanied by a stew of barley and crowned with Madagascar Osciètre caviar. Already wowed? Wait until you taste the blue lobster from Erquy, soaked in cognac, with lobster sabayon. Next, indulge in a game pie where foie gras blends with radicchio, and a Sarthois pear, for a noble and audacious pairing. For dessert, we approach ecstasy with crispy gavottes filled with mango, passionfruit sorbet, and vanilla coconut foam. And to finish in style: a vintage cocoa chocolate, raw milk ice cream, and Louis XIII Namelaka. The dinner of a lifetime!
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel, 10 Place de la Concorde, Paris 8e, 01 44 71 15 17. Wednesday, December 11th at 8 pm, reservation online. Unique menu: €513.
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The Most Cutting-Edge
As part of a series of events exploring the worlds of gastronomy and the art of cocktail-making, CRAVAN, nestled in the heart of the 6th arrondissement, invites Romain Meder to take over its kitchens from December 11th to 14th, 2024. The three-Michelin-star chef, whose Domaine de Primard restaurant recently closed, offers an unprecedented culinary experience inspired by his obsession with raw materials and plant-based ingredients.
An exceptional menu: Romain Meder creates a unique menu in harmony with the venue, and especially paired with cocktails crafted by Franck Audoux, the big boss of CRAVAN, whose recipes are designed specifically to complement each dish. The menu is exclusive and ultra-secret: you’ll discover onsite the stunning food and cocktail pairings curated by Romain Meder and Franck Audoux. All we can say is, expect a true banger.
CRAVAN, 165 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris 6e. Unique menu at €165, served on the 3rd floor from December 11th to 14th, dinner only. Reservation online and by phone at 01 87 58 08 60.
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