The Auguste Café de Paris In Monte-Carlo Is Revealed In A Completely New Setting
The Café de Paris, legendary refuge of all- Monaco, offers in its new face, a perfect equation between Belle Époque brasserie and contemporary café . The opportunity to return to taste the Crêpe Suzette invented here in 1896.
If there are many “C afés de Paris ” on the Old Continent and beyond the oceans , however , only one institution remains engraved in golden marble Of the history. It was that of the Café de Paris in Monte-Carlo which began in 1868, when François Blanc , nicknamed the “magician” and Prince Charles III , imagine three buildings that will make the destination legendary: the H ôtel de Paris , the Casino and the Café de Paris , the three architectural masterpieces face each other like three eloquent and precious sisters . In the center, the legendary Place du Casino is revealed, today transformed by the landscaper Michel Desvigne with, in the center of the esplanade, Anish Kapoor 's mirror . The contrasts play out and unravel from a classicism that was ultimately quite modern for the time, towards an ultra-contemporary evolution of the surrounding buildings which combine all the superlatives. Throughout its existence, the legendary brasserie of Place du Casino has evolved , without ever going astray , and has benefited from the rigorous preservation of heritage buildings. desired by the princely government.
The Café de Paris secretly keeps a fascinating gastronomic history, notably with the creation of the famous Crêpe Suzett e . In 1896, the Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII of England, a regular at the café, came for lunch . Chef Carpentier prepared crepes flambéed with liqueur . When the pan ignited by accident, the prince , captivated by the spectacle , asked the chef the name of this surprising creation . Thus was born the Crêpe Suzette . The name given to it respected in a certain way the codes of gallantry of the time by dedicating this dessert to the lady who shared the prince's meal , a certain Suzette. This is how the crepe was named , today a symbol of our French gastronomy.
Victor Marion , Executive Chef , who cut his teeth notably at Meurice in Paris and at Negresco in Nice , orchestra in the kitchen This new l opus : “For 150 years, the Café de Paris Monte-Carlo has been a Parisian brasserie on Mediterranean soil. We have worked with passion to preserve the culinary heritage of the place while revisiting the iconic dishes of the house with our touch and know - how . The dishes oscillate judiciously between sophistication , simplicity and modernity : tender leeks with gribiche sauce , simple and comforting ; eggs mayonnaise enhanced with Caviar, impossible to share (because everyone loves them). We will notice a magnificent sole cut in oratorio style and delicious scallops in crispy and fragrant Viennese sauce . For seafood aficionados, “Perles de Monaco” oysters from Brittany and Normandy are matured for a month in Monegasque waters and are worth trying for their nutty flavor . Very Chic ! As for dessert, after the famous Suzette crepe , why not let yourself be tempted by the majestic Norwegian Omelette flambéed before your eyes?
On the decor side, Londoner David Collins , who was entrusted with the project, wanted to enhance the nostalgia of the place , highlighting the codes new art , reproducing the signs of the zodiac and drawing inspiration colors period ceramics . _ The stained glass windows, rimmed in matte gold echoing the impressive art deco style lighting fixtures, harmonize with the seats and benches covered in red leather . A celebration of history, gastronomy and Monegasque refinement , the Café de Paris clearly succeeds in passing on its history and its taste for detail across generations.
