If you're already a regular at Poulettes Batignolles then smile as the French-Catalan gourmet address in the 17th arrondissement has given birth to... Poussin.
Open since the end of January 2019, this new establishment, adjoining the first, is signed Ludovic Dubois and Judith Cercós. If the duo is never far away, Ludovic and Judith have decided to entrust the reins of their new baby to two former employees of Poussin. Robin Orsoni is in the dining room and behind the bar while Agathe Velten is in the kitchen.
A real natural wine bar, Poussin didn't take long to arouse the curiosity of the neighborhood. With several regulars already, Poussin relies above all on the quality of its wines. No less than 130 references (mostly French but also Spanish) are available on the menu. If most of them are to be tasted by the bottle (from 25 € to 70 €), about ten are to be sipped by the glass (from 6 € to 9 €).
For the tasting, simply let yourself be guided by Robin who knows a lot about the subject and will know perfectly how to advise you according to your desire of the day.
And to accompany these good wines, Poussin has imagined a simple but at the same time tempting and effective menu with bistronomic plates of Spanish inspiration worked and very greedy.
On the menu? Chickpeas, cuttlefish and watercress at 11 € or a veal tartar with tarragon and Jerusalem artichoke at 13 € or grilled leeks, mimosa and bottarga at 8 €.
That evening, on Robin's recommendation, we fell for the plate of root vegetables (celery, carrot...) sublimated by a virgin winter sauce and some small pine nuts for the crunchy side.
Root vegetables, winter sauce
A real favorite is the bonito (tuna's cousin), which melts like a dream, with its vinegared rice and broth, not forgetting a few sesame seeds.
Bonito, vinegared rice, broth
Finally, what can we say about these two Bao (Taiwanese bread) in which the Chef has slipped a braised beef chuck with a few slices of radish and horseradish. Quite simply, a delight to be savored with your fingers of course!
Bao, braised beef chuck, radish and horseradish
For the sweet tooth, Poussin offers two desserts including the inevitable warm chocolate mousse, with salted butter caramel and a few pieces of crumble. A gourmet dessert to devour absolutely for all choco addicts.
Hot chocolate mousse, caramel and crumble
On the other side, a delicious pear amandine with raw cream and tonka.
Pear amandine, raw cream and tonka
Add to that, a warm and friendly place with a warm welcome and you get the new dining cellar of Batignolles which will certainly become your new HQ to live a tasty moment.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. To be consumed with moderation.
Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.
Dates and Opening Time
Starts February 11, 2019
Location
Chick
12 Rue de Cheroy
75017 Paris 17
Booking
09 86 45 44 23
More information
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight
