7 RISING F&B TRENDS IN PARIS
Whether you’re visiting the city or looking to invest, these rising F&B trends are well worth watching:
1. Canteens and gourmet snacks causing a stir
At lunchtime, street food and healthy canteens of all kinds are opening their doors to begin the festivities! Fueled by the hype, foodies are rushing to these institutions, springing up in all four corners of the capital. The 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 18th arrondissements have new addresses every month. The recipe for success? A great variety, including a naan specialty, burgers, 100 percent cheese, gluten-free, Thai, fresh produce and cozy deco places.
2. Eating in a bowl
All-in-one platters, combining fresh ingredients, tasty recipes and pleasing on the eye, are currently a hot fad in Paris. The colored ‘Buddha bowls’ are the true stars of the city.
3. Coffee: A Parisian must
Coffee shops have been growing in popularity in Paris for a few years now led by pioneers that include Café Lomi and Café Coutume. Espressos, filter coffee, artisanal cappuccinos and the grand crus are all being offered in diverse style by local baristas. Latte art is also spreading among local cups.
4. Snacking and bites
Along with coffee, the City of Lights is witnessing the rise and rise of complementary small snacks and bites. These include brioches, scones, cookies and muffins, in addition to homemade jams.
5. Guest-restos
Restaurants are turning into true lifestyle venues, playing a much bigger role than solely serving food. Mixed venues, such as gastronomy boutiques and comptoirs, tasting destinations and spice shops, are among the concepts trending. Spice shops, in particular, are expanding their services to offer shoppers an opportunity to extend their visit by dining in. At Chez Causses, for example, visitors have access to gourmet products, charcuterie and cold cuts, a creamery, fruits and vegetables, in addition to a guest table serving small bites. La Table, the newly renovated restaurant topping La Grande Epicerie, meanwhile, provides refined dining options. Another degustation boutique, Ayamé shares tips on preparing sushi and artisanal truffles, among other facilities. Similar venues include Allen’s Market, Merci, complete with bio canteen, Cinema du Panthéon, offering pastry delicacies, Nanashi, Le Cavisye Bio and Maison Plisson.
6. Fooding
The concept of Fooding was created in 2000, with the aim of promoting creative cooking, modernity and innovation in the kitchen. Events such as ‘La semaine du Fooding’ and ‘Le grand Fooding’ were organized throughout the capital to allow the public to discover this innovative approach to cuisine.
7. Omnivore Paris
The Omnivore Food Festival has been shining a spotlight on young culinary creativity for a decade now. In 2012, the event evolved into the first itinerant show - The Omnivore World Tour Paris Food Festival – which today provides a global platform for a network of 12 world cities, including Paris, to showcase masterclasses, chefs, gastronomic discoveries and other degustation workshops throughout the year.