In 2020, Justine Piluso won the hearts of all the French in Top Chef. This summer, she’s settling at Mazette, along the banks of the Seine, for a unique event. Of Italian origin, the chef shares a special bond with aperitivo. « When I’m in Italy, I see people gathered together. The scents and colors mix as the sun sets. » It's this unique culture that she’s shining a spotlight on today in one of the coolest spots in Paris, creating a menu of shareable dishes featuring Aperol. Here, the drink is featured in both glasses and dishes.
An Italian aperitivo made in France
For 5 days, Mazette transforms into the colors of Aperol to treat you to evenings blending French aperitif and Italian aperitivo. For this special occasion, the smilingest chef...
de France has imagined a unique menu that reflects her. « This is my culinary identity. My dad is Italian, and I was born and raised in France. So I'm already having fun with combinations that resonate with me. I take elements from one culture and mix them with products from the other.»
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To whip up this surprising menu, she played the little chemist to reduce, caramelize, and extract the essence of Aperol. The result? Three plates to share (on top of 3 dishes dreamed up by the chef of Mazette Johan Barre) that you can enjoy with your fingers, blending freshness and summery flavors. There’s a Comté and bacon arancini, paired with rhubarb pickles in Aperol. A smoky eggplant caviar and basil yogurt with hazelnuts and fennel seeds, and the true star of this collaboration, a shredded octopus with Aperol gel, served on a fluffy focaccia.
Aperitivo Island: a delicious summery interlude
With no beach around, there's still so much joy to be found!On the banks of the Seine, in a fresh and uncomplicated setting, Justine Piluso invites us for the perfect aperitif. Le Mazette sets the tone for what she views as the perfect aperitif: “being surrounded by friends, enjoying good food, with sunglasses, a hat, and some music.” And it’s just as well, because in addition to offering you a thoughtfully crafted menu, Aperol is hosting 3 special evenings for the launch on June 27 and for the closing on July 4 and 5. So, let’s meet at the end of June to enjoy refreshing, one-of-a-kind Spritz, made to perfection, while savoring every moment. Avanti!
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EXCESSIVE DRINKING IS HARMFUL TO HEALTH, CONSUME IN MODERATION
Aperitivo Island by Aperol
The Mazette
69, port de la Rapée – 12th arrondissement
From June 27 to July 5, 2025
