JEAN-FRANÇOIS PIÈGE

Having transformed rue Saint-Dominique in Paris’s 7th district into a mini gastronomy hub, Jean-François Piège’s superb ne dining restaurant, brasserie and pâtisserie are not to be missed.

Jean-Francois Piège, who grew up in the Drôme region of southeastern France, is an admired French culinary gure. Piège has been a xture of France’s “Top Chef” series since its rst season, as well as the TV show Un Dîner Presque Parfait (the French adaption of the British show “Come Dine With Me”), where his authoritative and engaging on-screen presence has made him a well-known chef in France. roughout his career, the accolades have been continuous: in 2001, under his chefdom, the restaurant of the Plaza Athénée received three Michelin stars; and in 2005, Les Ambassadeurs restaurant at the Hôtel de Crillon was bestowed with two Michelin stars. In 2008, Piège was given the prestigious Chevalier d’Ordre National de Mérit (Knight of the National Order of Merit) award. In 2009, he opened Brasserie oumieux, reinventing the historic restaurant which rst opened in 1923. e crown jewel of his portfolio, however, is his eponymous ne dining restaurant, Restaurant Jean-François Piège, a true gastronomic haven established in 2010 above the Brasserie oumieux. Awarded two Michelin stars due to his highly inventive and artistic Règle du Je(u) ne dining menu, the chef showcases stunning seasonal ingredients crafted into exquisite tasting dishes. Adjoining the restaurant is the boutique Hotel oumieux, a chic yet a ordably priced hotel designed by India Mahdavi and hotelier ierry Costes, where guests can enjoy the re ned cuisine of Jean-François Piège, then retire to the con nes of this stylish boutique haven next door. Located on the same street is his latest venture, Gateaux oumieux, a wonderland of viennoiseries, tarts, and desserts such as the buttery Breton treat kouign-amann, the caramelised Bordeaux specialty cannelé, and the house signature gâteau oumieux 79 rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris | +33 1 47 05 49 75 | thoumieux.fr