Each week, actu Paris curates five key stories from the Parisian restaurant scene. This time, controversies mingle with exciting new openings, featuring two captivating disputes and three new addresses worth discovering.
The ‘Couscous War’ at Butte-aux-Cailles: Mamane Accuses Successor
A restaurant tale has escalated into a battle of reputation. Following its eviction from its premises, Mamane, a Parisian institution in Butte-aux-Cailles once frequented by comedian Coluche, is challenging the way its successor is now operating the establishment. The former restaurant accuses the new occupant of capitalizing on its notoriety and confusing customers. This dispute now extends far beyond the kitchen.
“I’m a bit disheartened”: Steakhouse Targeted After Adding Halal Options
In Paris, the owner of a steakhouse is facing a wave of hostile messages since deciding to offer halal meat on his menu. This commercial decision has triggered insults and hateful comments on social media. “I’m a bit disheartened,” the restaurateur confided to actu Paris, recounting how a simple menu change transformed into a significant controversy.
PAPAPA: A New Café Invites Victor Hugo to the Table
Since September 1st, the Maison de Victor Hugo boasts a new address: PAPAPA, named after the affectionate nickname given to the writer by his grandchildren. Everything within the café references his universe, from the decor to the dishes. The menu travels between Normandy, Guernsey, and Spain, three regions linked to his life, and borrows the names of characters from his work: Gavroche, Fantine, and Quasimodo. On the menu, you’ll find products from the Cotentin region, Chausey oysters on weekends, teurgoule, and pear douillon.
An Italian Table with a Japanese Perspective on Rue Dauphine
Opened on August 28th in the 6th arrondissement, Nonno San plays a singular tune: Italian cuisine executed with the perspective and precision of a Japanese establishment. However, there’s no talk of “fusion.” The menu alternates between Italian classics and Itameshi, the Italian cuisine adopted and reinterpreted in Japan. Cacio e pepe, Calabrian pasta, carpaccio, crudo, and mascarpone desserts are among the offerings at this new address, conceived by Victoria Luciano and Keita Sukeno.
A New Chef Takes the Helm at 99 Haussmann
There’s also a change in the kitchens of the Hôtel Bowmann, on Boulevard Haussmann. Loïc Trobrillant becomes the executive chef of the five-star hotel and takes charge of 99, its bistronomic restaurant. He succeeds Charly Salierno with a cuisine inspired by his travels, dedicated to seasonal and local products, with a Mediterranean influence. Pastries remain under the care of Maeva Benzaid. A new menu, designed to fully express the chef’s signature, is expected to be unveiled in September.
Source: https://actu.fr/ile-de-france/paris_75056/guerre-du-couscous-a-la-butte-aux-cailles-un-steakhouse-harcele-les-5-actus-food-de-la-semaine-a-paris_64753578.html
