“PlACES ArE SNAPPED uP PrEtty quiCkly WhEN
thEy Go oN SAlE At 10Am ExACtly A moNth iN
ADvANCE”
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Built
on the roof of Paris workshops are held at the restaurant and
art space the Palais de can also be booked via the website.
tokyo, a conceptual fusion between art it’s not the first time the roof of the
and dining has been taking place. With Palais de tokyo has been utilised in such
amazing views across the skyline, the an unconventional way. As reported in
unusual space has been set up to offer (February 2008), a fully functional hotel
visitors a unique restaurant experience – occupied the same position during 2008,
even for a city so rich in diverse dining offering guests arguably the best view of
opportunities. the main Paris landmarks for a one-night-
the structure itself – a rather smart only experience.
glass and steel Portakabin-style rectangle Similarly, Art home (pronounced in
– was designed and created by artist French as Arome) is not a permanent
laurent Grasso, with assistance from his addition to the Parisian restaurant scene.
architect brother Pascal Grasso. it will close its doors at the end of the
Called Nomiya, the restaurant itself year, so if you want to see it for yourself,
takes the inspiration for both its name and you’d better be quick. designer
interior design from tiny Japanese bars on
which Grasso developed this concept.
Art Home Paris
if they book a month in advance,
www.art-home-electrolux.com
guests at the Electrolux-sponsored
restaurant can sample the food as prepared
by chef Gilles Stassart and his team.
those hoping to secure a reservation
have to be pretty committed. As there are
only 12 places for each sitting, they are
snapped up very quickly when they go on
sale at 10am exactly a month in advance.
Dinner is especially hard to secure, but for
the lucky few, the effort is surely worth it.
Guests are seated at a single table so
have to be prepared to share their meal
at close quarters with complete strangers,
albeit perhaps ones who are like-minded
when it comes to good food in very
unusual locations!
For non-diners, there are other chances
to see the space itself however. tours and
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