There is an expectation to order wine by the bottle when you’re here and of course one should seeing how extensive, well-curated and high quality their selection is. But as the name “Ma Cuisine” suggests, it is the food that captures my attention more and is the main reason I like this one Michelin-starred gastro wine bar.
Head Chef and Co-owner Mathieu Escoffier does classic hearty French dishes that are hard to beat. This extends to the desserts which he bakes fresh every morning. They are dependent on his mood and therefore, change daily.
When we dropped in last week, it was his Paris-Brest that was on the menu. At $34++, it‘s expensive and no, it isn’t the size of a dinner plate unfortunately. But it was scrumptious beyond a doubt. I loved the contrast of the light, delicately crunchy #choux puffs and the voluptuously rich praline cream.
Chef Mathieu also told me the story behind the wheel-shaped design. It is the work of pâtissier Louis Durand who was asked in 1910 to create a pastry to commemorate the Paris–Brest–Paris bicycle race. Little wonder this delectable energy-booster became a hit with the cyclists looking for a sugar rush. I’d have done the same too. #bestenergybarever 😋😋