The “Chef’s Favorites” column arrived in Europe, and our guest is Brazilian chef Alessandra Montaignewhich commands four restaurants in Paris, like, for example, Ours! In the modern 13th district, an address praised by gastronomic guides and off the tourist trail, it has an intimate and sophisticated atmosphere, and offers French cuisine with Brazilian touches. In fact, here you can read all the details of our editor-in-chief Renata Araújo’s experience there. But now, let’s find out chef Alessandra Montaigne’s favorite places in Paris. Whether to enjoy a happy hour with friends, or have that beautiful Sunday lunch with the family.
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About chef
Alessandra was born in the Vidigal Community, in the South Zone of Rio, and lived with her grandmother in Poté, a small town in Minas Gerais. So, in 1999, she decided to escape the life she lived in Brazil and, at the age of 22, start a new phase in Paris, where her mother already lived. In 2008, at the age of 30, she decided to enroll at the Jean Drouant culinary school, did an internship with renowned chefs, and has the award-winning Alain Ducasse and Yannick Alléno as her great mentors. Currently, she leads four restaurants in Paris and has even been honored by President Emmanuel Macron.
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Chef Alessandra Montaigne’s favorites in Paris
Best place to date: Joséphine
The classic bar at Hotel Lutetia has a super pleasant, candlelit and very charming atmosphere. Furthermore, on the weekend there are jazz performances with piano.
End: 45 Bd Raspail
Best place for Sunday lunch with the family: Ground Control
No 12th arrondissement of Paris, it’s a really cool place, very spacious, with games for children and several food trucks with different options. In other words, great for going with the family!
End: 81 Rue du Charolais
Best place for happy hour: La folie entête
Already Butte aux Caille, not 13th arrondissement, further away from the tourist center of Paris, this is an authentic Parisian bar, and a very cool one. Perfect for chatting at the end of the day and having a super beer.
End: 33 Rue de la Butte aux Cailles
Best place to have breakfast/brunch: Hotel Nationale des Arts et Métier
Luxury hotel in the Marais, which has a Ristorante National, with an Italian feel, simply beautiful and the food is delicious! Plus, the atmosphere is super cozy! Every Saturday and Sunday there is brunch.
End:243 Rue Saint-Martin
Best place to enjoy the view of Paris: Restaurant Georges
Certainly Georges, a restaurant on the roof of the Pompidou! It offers an exceptional view of Paris and its monuments. The menu has creative and tasty dishes, delicious!
End: from the Center Georges Pompidou, Place Georges Pompidou 6th floor
Photos: Alessandra Montaigne, Renata Araújo, Disclosure
