Claire Habchi makes no secret of her excitement about opening her first restaurant in her home town of Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire (its name comes from the Latin fervor meaning “to cook or to boil”). In an olive-green setting, this richly experienced chef with a Michelin-star past offers a highly esteemed gourmet cuisine, where lacto-fermentation is king. 3-course or 4-course menu at lunchtime and “trust the chef” menu (4 or 5 courses) in the evening. Ultra-local sourcing.
Breton scallops, organic brut cider and apples from St. Julien de Concelles
Duck breast from Bouaye, parsnips and passion fruit
The Paris-Beirut: orange blossom, pistachio and rose