Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée

Media darling, Jean Imbert, is thriving in the iconic luxury hotel on Avenue Montaigne. In the company of a high-flying kitchen brigade, the “chef to the stars” is gleefully, almost mischievously, throwing a new light on France’s culinary heritage (langoustine en Bellevue, mallard duck and foie gras, truffle-flavoured pullet and a line-up of desserts enthusiastically presented by a duo of pastry chefs). Seated at the majestic marble table d'hôte, surrounded by gilded moulding and chandeliers, how could you not fall under the spell?