If cooking were an Olympic sport, France would snag the gold medal every time! 🥇 With more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other country, the hosts of next year's Games are taking their culinary game to a whole new level.
And guess what? A former international athlete is leading the charge! Manon Fleury, who once fenced for France, has swapped her épée for a chef's knife, opening one of the hottest new spots in Paris: Datil. She says her time in sports taught her how to flex some serious muscle in the kitchen. 💪🍳
\"I think I've brought some of those ideas from sport with me into the restaurant,\" says Fleury. \"The ideas of collective spirit, involvement, and effort.\"
A Taste of a Better Future 🌍
With the Olympics shining a spotlight on Paris, Datil is aiming to dazzle 'foodies' from all over the world. \"It is certainly a moment for us,\" says Fleury. \"We can show what Paris is able to do.\"
But Fleury isn't just serving up delicious dishes; she's cooking up change! Datil's philosophy is all about making food political, using it as a weapon in the fight against climate change and animal cruelty. Talk about food for thought! 🍅🌿
And there's more: Datil is spicing up the culinary scene with a dash of gender equality. Fleury didn't plan to have an all-female kitchen team—they were simply the best chefs for the job. Now, she's hoping other restaurants will follow suit.
\"I think we need to change this idea that men should dominate the sector,\" says Fleury. \"We need to put women in this industry, and they should be in big positions. We have to fight for this equality we speak about.\"
Culinary Gold Medalist 🥘
Never ones to miss out, we got a taste of Datil's delights: a tomato and fish soup delicately decorated with edible petals, and courgette and tuna that would make even the toughest food critic swoon. It went down faster than an Olympic sprinter! 🏃♂️🍽️
As the Games approach, it's clear that Paris isn't just aiming for gold in sports but also in gastronomy. So, if you're planning a trip, make sure your journey includes a stop at places like Datil, where the Olympic spirit is alive on every plate. 🇫🇷✨
Reference(s):
Eat like a champion: French restaurants seek Olympic-level performance
cgtn.com
