You might have seen considered one of Jamel’s stand-up comedy sketches. Or perhaps you noticed him in Indigènes (Days of Glory in English). Or perhaps you caught him within the beloved film Amélie (take a look at the clip beneath). However do you know that this well-known French-Moroccan actor has a brand new starring function? That’s right- he’s now enjoying restaurateur in partnership with Paris Society, with a model new restaurant on high of the Institut du Monde Arabe. And if our current meal there may be any indication of your expertise, you’ll have movie star sightings galore together with the distinctive Paris views.
An homage to Jamel’s mom, the restaurant known as Dar Mima (“Mima” is the affectionate diminutive of her identify Fatima). The concept has been within the works since 2018, when Jamel met with Laurent de Gourcuff, the founding father of Paris Society, to debate a potential collaboration. Designed by architect Jean Nouvel, the Institute du Monde Arabe (IMA) is an iconic Left-Financial institution establishment and a particular place for Jamel. That is the place he took Fatima on her first go to to Paris, and the place he gave his first interview. For sure, it’s the right setting for the actor’s long-time dream.
The interiors have been adorned by in-demand designer Laura Gonzalez, who selected wooden marquetry, zelliges, lavish drapes, rugs and carpets to create a Moroccan wonderland. Good touches: The frescoes have been hand-painted in gold leaf, whereas the wooden moucharabiehs echo the well-known steel ones that Nouvel used on the IMA’s facade. The restaurant extends onto an outside terrace that was designed like a Mediterranean backyard. Right here you possibly can sip and sup whereas searching over the Paris skyline.
On the menu you’ll discover classics of Moroccan and North African delicacies, corresponding to man’ouché, fattouche, pastilla and tajine. Fatima even shared her secret recipes for bread, Zaalouk salad, pastries and her well-known couscous. Mint tea is served from silver teapots within the conventional fashion, and cocktails spotlight substances like orange blossom and hibiscus.
With stay music on some evenings, it’s a energetic spot for having fun with sultry Paris nights.
DETAILS
Dar Mima
Institut du Monde Arabe
1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, fifth
Tel: +33(0)1 85 14 79 25
Closed Mondays.
Working hours: 12 midday – 2:30 pm for lunch. 7pm – 2 am, dinner and drinks.
