Many Parisian gastronauts view former three-star chef Alain Senderens as untouchable. He practically invented Nouvelle Cuisine. Then young chefs stole the limelight, opening exciting new restaurants without the pomp. Instead of retiring, Senderens shook Michelin in 2005 by announcing he no longer wanted three stars, and quickly lowered prices, redid his menu, and radically remodeled his landmark Art Nouveau premises.
The beveled mirrors and sculpted woodwork survived with curving 1970s beam-me-up-Scotty partitions and tight tables.
Rich roasted duck foie gras with caramelized quinces or plump roasted scallops resting on creamed Jerusalem artichokes and two chard-stuffed ravioli. I love this place, I have only been once but was exoted about the art and beauty of real haute cusine.It's a bit pricy I it's really worth it.
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Senderens
9 Place de la Madeleine
75008 Paris, France
01 42 65 22 90
www.senderens.fr
