Whereas a refrain of Bonsoir, bienvenue! nonetheless sounds the second you stroll via the door at Vivant 2, as of late, it is underscored by a bop-filled soundtrack and repair with a smile that make a seat on the open kitchen’s wrap-around bar really feel extra inviting than austere. Chef Rob Mendoza is a champion of delicate, plant-focused fare, his luscious, artistic moles drape something and every part from broccoli to Bresse hen. Elsewhere, he effortlessly blends worldwide components with French terroir: Home-made potato flatbread is unfold thickly with tahini and blanketed with swiss chard; tuna is served with a Korean gochujang-spiked tomato broth. This restaurant is a superb choice for vegetarians and is open on Monday nights. A curated listing of pure and sustainable wines seals the deal.
Open for dinner Monday-Friday
43 Rue des Petites Écuries, 75010
Textual content and pictures by Emily Monaco
