In Paris - A Tasting Menu with Pierre Gagnaire Himself

Robert and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary by having the tasting menu at the 3-Michelin starred Pierre Gagnaire. It was the best fine dining experience I have ever had - even better than Daniel in New York. The four hours of nonstop amazing food was already A++, but the service was truly VIP. They only served about 15 parties, and Pierre Gagnaire himself visited each table to ensure that they were having a good time.  
 

Me, Pierre Gagnaire, and Robert

I was so shocked when Pierre Gagnaire greeted us during our meal that I forgot to take a picture, so our waiter (he's moving to NY in a few months to waiter at Daniel) asked Pierre Gagnaire to meet us at the lobby to take a picture. Such great service; he was willing to move mountains for us. When we were leaving, I mentioned that I wanted to stop by the Longchamp store and within seconds he went to the computer and googled directions for us.

amuse-bouche

another amuse-bouche

 Series of appetizers:

the appetizers all together

Salpicon of tourteau crab and celery, dog cockles, cucumber / wasabi sorbet

Cremeux of burrata cheese, shredded mortadella and red orach

Jelly of fennel / Bonito fish / mediterranean sardines

Grenailles potatoes flavoured with Sezchuan pepper, coarsley chopped Coeur de pigeon, tomatoes, and Paris mushrooms with miso

Soufleed bread stuffed with a nettle mousseline, young garden broccolis

 Series of entrees:

Gilt-head bream carpaccio with Guernica chilli, Albator tuna and white asparagus; juice of black olives from Nyons thickened with rhubarb, corn bread croutons

Fricassee of Rex rabbit from Poitou flavoured with oregano, leeks, carrots and turnips in sweet and sour sauce; red-leaf salad fondue

The liver pan-sauteed a la Diable, snails petits gris and gnocchis flavoured with garlic cream

Series of desserts: 

 

picking the final dessert - chocolate

Finally ... coffee
 

Last week, I came across the list of the "Top 50 Restaurants in the World" and Pierre Gagnaire was ranked 16. Surprisingly, below L'Atelier. After experiencing both in the same week, I would definitely rank Pierre Gagnaire above L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon. This place is a must! I am in love with this restaurant, and it is by far my favorite tasting menu yet!


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More Information:

Pierre Gagnaire (http://www.pierre-gagnaire.com)

Category: French

Attire: Extra Dressy

Price Range: $$$$$ 

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