Neige d'Été

Summer Snow – the name is eminently poetic, thus befitting the work of Japanese chef, Hideki Nishi, who trained at Taillevent and the George V in Paris. The oxymoron also hints at the plays on contrast and minimalism that are the hallmark of this craftsman. Painstaking Japanese precision and a repertory as Gallic as the Marseillaise come together in exquisitely curated, subtle recipes with a strong focus on arrivals of fish and vegetables straight from Brittany and barbecued notes. Poised, perfectly judged and rich in counterpoints, the food is as stunning as the snow in summertime…