A Culinary Odyssey combining Terroir and Creativity
Daring is certainly a hallmark of Julien's culinary signature.
A fiercely inquisitive chef, he draws his inspiration from seasonal produce and his interactions and discussions with his suppliers and kitchen team, all with the overarching aim of tantalising his guests' taste buds. Highly attuned to the terroir, he delights in exploring new avenues without ever compromising on quality. He offers a changing menu every fortnight to stimulate his creativity and ward off ennui. Daring combinations are masterfully executed to enthral his diners, such as asparagus with hops and Tonka beans, or lobster with caramelised onions.
And let us not forget his sweetbread which, covered with a fine veil of coffee and accompanied by a meat and anchovy jus, reveals an extraordinary depth of flavour. Perfect for a long and lingering taste sensation.
Julien draws on family recipes and reinterprets local specialities, while remaining true to the fundamentals of French gastronomy, learned from the great chefs such as Alain Ducasse and Joël Robuchon.
Passing on his knowledge is a given for Julien, who guides and trains his team with the utmost dedication. As a progressive chef, he understands that giving is a way of receiving, and that a calm atmosphere is wholly conducive to innovation.
With his contemporary and highly refined cuisine, Julien pushes the boundaries and celebrates the diversity of flavours, while his commitment to excellence and the passing on of knowledge transforms his restaurant into a place of true learning and creativity.
As a modern-day chef, he has long understood that giving is the key to receiving. He therefore adopts a “symmetry of attention” principle with his employees that bathes the restaurant in a calm and soothing atmosphere: the perfect environment in which to produce the very finest creations.