Frenchman Jean Imbert is the new chef at Le Relais Plaza. I had an impeccable lunch at the restaurant at the Hotel Plaza Athénée, in Paris, a sophisticated property that bears the Dorchester Collection seal. Elected Chef of the Year in 2019, Jean replaces the renowned Alain Ducasse, who left the hotel after 20 years. In fact, it is not a simple task, but one that is being carried out with great mastery. Located at the iconic number 25 Avenue Montaigne, this emblematic luxury hotel in Paris is certainly worth visiting. Take the opportunity to also read about the new suites at Plaza Athénée!
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New chef at Le Relais Plaza
The restaurant, opened in 1936, is practically a Parisian institution. It’s a success and very busy at lunch time. The environment, with decoration Art Deco, It is elegant and has beautiful chandeliers, as well as engraved stained glass windows of the zodiac.
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In the menu, created together with executive chef Jocelyn Herland, the inspiration is his grandmother and Parisian brasserie cuisine. Therefore, it brings affectionate and classic dishes, but with a touch of innovation. O “My Grandmother’s Pâté 1951“, for example, is a tomato stuffed with rice pilaf. The 1962 Goldfish Gratin is one of its flagships.
I started my lunch with a generous foie gras and then ordered the steak tartare cooked at the table and seasoned to the customer’s taste. Phenomenal! My friend Gerson, a Brazilian professional photographer in Paris, opted for the fillet wrapped in the croissant crust. In fact, the presentation was impressive!
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The desserts – chocolate and caramel mousse – were equally divine, as were the French wines.
About the chef
Voted Chef of the Year in 2019 by GQ magazine and considered one of the 50 most influential French people in the world by Vanity Fair, Jean Imbert is a graduate of the Paul Bocuse School. Furthermore, he won the TV show Top Chef in 2012. Committed to healthy cuisine, he is responsible for the restaurants Mamie par Jean Imbert in Paris, La Case in Saint-Barth, ToShare, created with his friend Pharell Williams, in Saint Tropez and Ibiza.
Reservation is recommended and proof of vaccination is mandatory to enter the restaurant.
By Renata Araújo.
Photos: ©BOBY ALLIN, Renata Araújo and Gerson Lírio
