Restaurant Pierre Sang Boyer, Paris, 12/5/15

Exterior
Exterior

Pierre Sang Boyer was a semifinalist in the Top Chef 2011 television program in France. He has 2 restaurants very close to each other and this one was his first to open. It has 12 barstools around an open kitchen as well as a few 2-top tables around the edge. They offer only a tasting menu but  will accommodate food allergies as needed.  They offer pairings as well as a wine list but this time we chose the pairings. You can watch the food being assembled but no explanation is given. In fact, our server came by after each course and would ask what we thought was in it.  It was like a game but is designed to eliminate preconceptions of diners.  With such close proximity to the kitchen it was really entertaining to see the assembly and then to discuss the details after eating it. All were exceptionally friendly and casual, making a great eating experience. In addition the food offers some interesting and nice combinations of flavors for a reasonable price.  It is well worth a visit!

counter set up
counter set up
bread basket
bread basket
Frankie checks it out
Frankie checks it out
preparing first course
preparing first course
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crab, butternut squash purée, chorizo. brussels sprout leaves and Espaliet Pepper.
working on course 2
working on course 2
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Shrimp, parsnip purée, frisée, yellow beet, chives with celery root and celery root purée
#3 underway
#3 underway
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Sea beans, red onion, smoked herring confit (slowly poached in oil), greens, potato chips and potato in chive cream sauce
Frankie and Chef
Frankie and Chef
our server
our server
that's a big bag of butter (pamplie)
that’s a big bag of butter (pamplie)
Assembling course #4
Assembling course #4
more #4
more #4
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Broccoli, kim chee, rare beef, Korean red pepper paste, carrot purée, roast onion, red greens and beef reduction sauce
Cheese with apple tarragon sauce, radish and pepper
Cheese with apple tarragon sauce, radish and pepper
Chef Nohsun Lee
Chef Nohsun Lee
interior
interior
starting dessert
starting dessert
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Crunchy hazelnut macaroon, green tea ice cream, hazelnut cream with chocolate foam and ganache
Frankie tried to help me out
Frankie tried to help me out
Frankie's kitchen tour
Frankie’s kitchen tour
Chef's lucky coconut
Chef’s lucky coconut
Frankie visits the coconut
Frankie visits the coconut
other Pierre Sang restaurant
other Pierre Sang restaurant
Pierre Sang
Pierre Sang

 

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