Sylvestre Wahid: Haute and Healthy with an Exotic Accent

"Nestled above the brasserie of Hôtel Thoumieux in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, this two‑MICHELIN‑starred haven marries haute cuisine with well‑being, crafting dishes without added salt, sugar, or fat while favoring simplicity and creativity. Signature plates include a roasted beet baked in a truffled brioche; the Roscoff tourteau, a precise layering of crabmeat, thinly sliced avocado, rockfish aspic, and caviar; and two perfect fat green asparagus steamed in a Japanese brasero, presented by the chef, then plated with colorful herbs, slivers of dried tuna, stracchino cheese, and an emulsion of Riviera lemons. Enchanting hand‑crafted plates arrive in an intimate room of trellis‑lined walls, orchids, undulating divans, and deep banquettes—an elegant winter garden conceived by India Mahdavi. The restaurant earned its two MICHELIN stars in 2016, less than a year after Sylvestre Wahid took over the kitchens of Thoumieux following Jean‑François Piège’s departure." - Stephanie Curtis