What led you to decide on Good as the placement to your new restaurant?
Manal, Karim and I started our journey within the hospitality trade at a younger age in Lebanon. Initially, we explored varied ideas from espresso outlets to nightclubs. Manal’s in depth expertise within the French hospitality sector, notably in Paris and later in Good, performed a big function in our determination. Furthermore, Good captivated us with its distinctive mix of French class and Mediterranean heat. Consequently, we noticed a chance to convey variety and high quality eating choices to the local people.
How would you describe the idea and distinctive attributes of your restaurant?
Situated within the Carré D’or space of Good, L’Antidote is a gastro restaurant and cocktail bar simply steps from the Promenade des Anglais. Furthermore, amid artwork galleries, design studios and workplaces, our purpose is to offer top-quality merchandise to our discerning clientele.
The idea of L’Antidote attracts inspiration from olive oil, symbolizing our need to create an area for patrons to attach. Moreover, because the brainchild of a household with a historical past of olive cultivation, L’ Antidote goals to be a sanctuary.
Chef Marta Alemany leads the culinary crew in crafting a daily-changing three-course lunch menu. She showcases the freshest elements sourced from native markets. Moreover, the partially open kitchen permits friends to watch the culinary magic firsthand.
As nightfall falls, L’ Antidote transforms right into a vibrant cocktail bar, serving tantalizing hors d’oeuvres and expertly crafted drinks. Subsequently, pre-dinner hours are devoted to socializing and unwinding, providing a novel fusion of culinary and cocktail expertise.
The bar program, curated by me and led by Julia Atrak, assures to please discerning palates, making L’ Antidote important. Consequently, patrons are assured an unforgettable expertise at our institution.
What challenges did you face in introducing a brand new culinary expertise to Good and the way did you overcome them?
We prioritize openness, actively listening to friends, neighbors and workers, thus we worth suggestions to combine ideas organically. Furthermore, we navigated authorized procedures and logistical issues.
Our strategy has concerned observing market developments, planning measurable campaigns and adapting to foster acceptance. We consider in improvisation, adaptation and overcoming obstacles for achievement.
Are you planning to include components of your Lebanese heritage into the atmosphere or menu of your new institution?
Whereas Lebanese delicacies holds a particular place in our hearts, we purpose for L’ Antidote to transcend cultural boundaries. Furthermore, our idea revolves round celebrating high quality elements, service and preparation slightly than proscribing ourselves to a particular nationality. Moreover, chef Alemany, drawing on her French Riviera culinary expertise, is showcasing her creativity in our “Delicacies Libre” menu.
