“David was originally meant to help us bring something new to Chez Soi” Caroline, former manager of Chez Soi tells me. When it was decided Chez Soi wasn’t to continue, though, she says she left the restaurant in the hands of David, who in her eyes was more than capable of breathing new life into the space.
french cuisine TaipeiAnd new life in the space there is. The interior and exterior space have been completely overhauled since the change in ownership. It’s now filled with white walls, primarily blue seating and marble tabletops (the layout could change depending on where people like to sit, says David), and other elements like tiled walls, a wine cooler and sleek bar. There’s also a menu in development, but this will take time.
“Everything on the menu will have a twist,” Tab, former marketing manager of Chez Soi, tells me enthusiastically. This is echoed by David, who says they’ll have a simple menu of mainly southern French dishes to start out, particularly lots of fish, but it will either expand or contract with demand or change based on season.
french cuisine TaipeiThere will also be a focus on enhancing flavors with unexpected ingredients. “For instance, with duck and a few other dishes, I’ll use Japanese elements like miso or dashi” explains David. “I feel like Japanese works well with French; Japanese has a nice umami that can elevate other cuisines.”
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