10 Comments October 24, 2009
Le Cinq
Le Cinq has had three chefs over the past two years. Although it’s kept the same name, has been in the same George V hotel, and has been housed in the same beautiful baroque dining room, it has been three different restaurants with each chef exercising his vision of what fine dining should be.
The first chef, Philippe Légandre, brought the restaurant its three Michelin stars with a refined seafood-focused menu highlighting simple flavors and combinations. Then in February 2007, Le Cinq lost its third star. Légandre stepped down. His sous-chef took over during the transitory period and played off the better known dishes with minimal modification. Most recently, Éric Briffard took house, specializing in rustic yet sophisticated dishes bringing Le Cinq to an all new high. With him as chef, it’s only a matter of time before the third star returns.
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Wonderful post, and great photography! Makes me even more excited to go next week. Thanks
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Besides the "short-lived" EDF, I feel like I am in a game drought. Nothing is coming out until September!
Hi Adam, Great review; my wife and I are visiting the restaurant in September. Did you stay in the village? If so can you recommend somewhere? best, Stuart
Hi Adam. I used one of your photos within my blog post. Of course I linked to your post, under the photo and within my post. You can find it here: http://bettertastethansorry.com/2012/05/bear-pond-espresso/