Ile-De-France Products: Parisians finding goods in their own backyard

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WEEKLY BASKETS OF LOCAL ILE-DE-FRANCE GOODS ARE AVAILABLE AT PARIS CO-OPS.

Paris is quickly turning towards the “locavore” movement, with more and more local producers in Ile-de-France providing market to table products grown in city’s surrounding region. The eco-trend is sweeping the City of Light, as dozens of local producers are joining co-ops, making it simple for Parisians to access goods grown in the Ile-de-France region. This movement has made its way not only into the French home, but also among the culinary scene; from coffee shops to high-end bistros, Parisians are finding there is quite an abundance of products grown (nearly) right in their own backyard.

Yannick Alleno, Michelin-starred chef and famed master of French cuisine, opened the impressive Terroir Parisien, another success to add to his international restaurant repertoire. Nestled between the academic buildings of the Latin Quarter, this bustling bistro yields classic French fare with ingredients sourced exclusively from Paris and its surrounding areas. The products, as well as the recipes, pay homage to the produce and traditional plates rooted in Alleno’s native region. Adding to the vintage bistro feel, the interior of the restaurant houses a large blackboard, listing the specialties and plats du jour.  As a testament to the local sourcing, Alleno lists not only the ingredients but also the town from where they were sourced. Passionate about feeding his city on a local level, Alleno has also played an active role in the locavore movement; he has encouraged the region’s farmers to reintroduce vegetables and greens into their crop rotations, as many have reduced their produce to simply grains and cereals. Alleno once said, “My cuisine is like my city, and my city is Paris.” If you want to get a taste of authentic local plates of yesteryear, make sure stop by Alleno’s terroir, now with a second location at Palais Brongniart.

A TRADITIONAL FRICASSÉE DE POULET AT THE TERROIR PARISIEN

This past year, newbie restaurant Holybelly has seen a great success on the burgeoning coffee scene in Paris. This cozy spot  is a great place to pop in for a cup of joe or the latest organic tea.  If you’re feeling peckish, be sure to order a bite from the completely local menu. Although both owners are French, they spent time in Australia and fell in love with the market to table movement that was sweeping the culinary scene Down Under. Eager to bring this locavore mentality back to their homeland, the barista-chef duo opening Holybelly as a testament to local, fresh ingredients sourced right outside of Paris. The menu changes each month, depending on whichever veggies or cheeses are in season–be sure to stop in for anything from kale and aged gouda salad to the French classic boudin noir!

We’re thrilled to see this local trend catching on in Paris! If you’re interested in the evolving food scene in the City of Light, be sure to check out one of our Context Food Walks, available on a group or private basis.

Le Terroir Parisien has two locations at 20 rue Saint Victor, 75005 Paris and Palais de la Bourse, 75002 Paris

Holybelly is located at 19 rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris