Blog·Week of 05.10.26
Five New Paris Openings: A Select Digest for Early October
From Shaanxi street eats in the 8th to a chic tennis-themed café near the Champs-Élysées, these five Paris discoveries mix inventive concepts with deeply personal touches.
As October begins, a handful of notable restaurants and cafés have emerged across Paris. Rather than a sweeping roundup, this curated selection brings together five venues newly discovered last week—each offering a distinct angle, stellar specialty, or an original sense of place.
Moxi
On rue de Castellane in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, Moxi puts the classic Shaanxi jiamo in the spotlight. This simple, rustic bread is crisp on the outside and loaded with beef that’s slowly braised with aromatic spices until tender. The preparation unfolds at a prominent wood and white-topped counter, giving visitors a clear view of the sandwich assembly from start to finish.
Sources and details: Localtime guide · fr.newtable.com · moxi-burger.com
Le Café en Rouje
Created by Jeanne Damas to mark a decade of her label Rouje, Le Café en Rouje sits in Montorgueil and purposely blends the framework of a Parisian bistro with the fashion designer’s refined, feminine world. The menu features a homemade madeleine alongside coffee—a nod to Proust’s famed dessert, now reimagined with Rouje’s signature touch.
Sources and details: Localtime guide · fr.newtable.com · rouje.com
The Salad Project
The Sentier adds The Salad Project to its roster this autumn. This first Paris location stands out for its daily-baked SP Cookie: expect crisp edges, a gooey center, generous shards of dark chocolate, and a sprinkle of fleur de sel, expertly balancing sweet and salty on the finish.
Sources and details: Localtime guide · fr.newtable.com · saladproject.fr
La Victoire
At La Victoire, the sports bar concept is updated with a partnership between Freddy’s Kitchen and chef Diadié Diombana. Big flavors bring a spotlight to African and diaspora cuisines—think bavette steak in a creamy pepper sauce with cassava fries. Lesser-known touches include housemade bissap and a ginger drink rooted in the chef’s family tradition.
Sources and details: Localtime guide · fr.newtable.com · lavictoirebar.com
Café Lacoste
Just steps from the Champs-Élysées, Café Lacoste captures the tennis-chic ethos in both its simple, all-day food offering and its sport-elegant setting. Signature items nod to the brand’s identity, including a crocodile-shaped dessert, with the décor and atmosphere paying subtle tribute to classic tennis culture.
Sources and details: Localtime guide · fr.newtable.com