Paris, Produce & Purple
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by Sophie Gayot
Fresh off the plane from Los Angeles, I headed to Le 114 Faubourg in Paris with an American friend of mine to show her how a chef can bring brasserie cuisine to a luxurious level. The restaurant is located in the Hôtel Le Bristol and is overseen by chef Eric Frechon, so I was pretty sure that the demonstration would be good. My assumption was confirmed.
At Le 114, produce is king. The cuisine, prepared by chef de cuisine Eric Desbordes, is simple, one you can have (almost) every day. Watch my exclusive video interview above with chef Frechon to learn more and see the luxury brasserie.
A few strange things: I happened to be wearing a purple dress, which matched one of the major colors of the restaurant. And we were welcomed by a gorgeous white cat with blue eyes that even came to our table later as if to make sure everything was alright!
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You can click on each photo to enlarge to see dishes from Le 114 Faubourg restaurant menu. All photos by Sophie Gayot.
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- The grand staircase at Le 114 Faubourg
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- Iberian pork shoulder glazed with soy
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- Monkfish marinated with lemon and olives, served with mashed potatoes
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- Platter of pata negra cured ham
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- Thinly-sliced fresh seared tuna with soy and ginger vinaigrette dressing
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- Chef Eric Frechon with Sophie Gayot
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- A view of the entrance from Le Bristol hotel
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- The view from the table
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- Warm Grand Cru chocolate tart with Amarena sorbet
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- A view of the kitchen
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- The welcoming cat at Hôtel Le Bristol
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