Frédéric Simonin

A new addition to the luxe scene, from a Joël Robuchon alum, Frédéric Simonin is winning raves from foodies and the French press for pretty food that’s pretty tasty. And pricey, unless you do the 38-euro lunch menu, which is like finding Louboutins on sale. The influence of Frédéric Simonin’s mentor Joël Robuchon is evident in the colorful and careful dishes at his new eponymous restaurant, opened last spring. The room feels like a luxury sedan, and a meal here is about as expensive unless you order the lunch menu. A new addition to the luxe scene, from a Joël Robuchon alum, Frédéric Simonin is winning raves from foodies and the French press for pretty food that’s pretty tasty. And pricey, unless you do the 38-euro lunch menu, which is like finding Louboutins on sale.