Indeed, he is the king of ephemeral projects. After delighting us with his friendship broth, his summer guinguette, and his Benedicta bistro, Jean Covillault, one of the most endearing contestants from Top Chef across all seasons, is back with a new concept that’s good for our tummies, and especially good for the planet. At Des Restes, he offers us a thoughtful cuisine aimed at learning to give value back to ignored ingredients, in partnership with Nous Anti-Gaspi.
“What are we eating tonight?”
Leftovers often come with a not-so-glamorous reputation. We all remember those Sunday night meals as kids, where we had to settle for 3 sad pieces of stale bread with a soup made up of all the rotten vegetables.from the fridge, while we were just dreaming of pasta. Still, it feels a bit unfair because these dishes can also be delicious. For instance, isn't it said that a bourguignon is always better reheated ?
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So, when we found out that our favoriteJean Covillault was opening a pop-up restaurant to highlight those often overlooked ingredients and recipes, we were absolutely thrilled! The plan? A 100% ethical and eco-friendly menu created from pantry staples and forgotten fridge items, available until March 2025, all for a charming price of 22€ per person!
Hooray for Ugly Produce
Here, you might guess, there’s no fixed menu, as it changes almost daily based on the rescue-worthy perishable products that need saving before it's too late. It’s the perfect way to show us that it’s possible to create delicious, environmentally friendly recipes while shining a spotlight on those rejected products, simply because they're too big, too misshapen, or too pr...
Unexpected expiration dates, in short, those we don’t see in supermarkets and that we tend to throw away a bit too quickly.See this post on Instagram
On the menu, three dish options, including a vegetarian choice, of course, made up of 80% rescued ingredients by Nous Anti-Gaspi. A pretty wide selection, designed to suit all tastes, and especially to give you plenty of recipe ideas to enjoy!Come enjoy leftovers at your place on Sunday evening. And just a heads up, reservations open on the 20th of each month for the following month (for example: on December 20th for January). We only have one thing left to say: long live leftovers!
Leftovers
16, rue Pastourelle – 3rd
Until March 30, 2025
From Tuesday to Saturday evening and Saturday lunchtime
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