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Agapé Substance

Add: 66 Rue Mazarine 75006 Paris, France
Tel: 01 43 29 33 83
Hours: [lunch] 12~2pm [dinner] 8~10pm (closed Sun & Mon)
Website: www.agapesubstance.com
Price: carte blanceh €69 or €99, with wine pairing €169
Visited on: 2012/09

How do I even begin to write about my lunch at Agapé Substance? During the 3-hour meal, I had no less than 20 dishes (amuse bouche included) float through my table. Chef David Toutain, ex-L’Arpège and Mugaritz, pours forth an inundation of gorgeous small plates using pristine ingredients and artful presentations, with just a dash of molecular technique. Not everything struck a chord with me, but there were many dishes that truly wowed. Ready for the ride?

18 tables around a counter with 3 tables for 2 on its side, that’s all there is to Agapé Substance. The space is quite snug, but mirrors on three sides of the room (ceiling included) help alleviate the tightness of it all.

A menu is offered, but it’s simply a list of ingredients. €69 for a smaller menu (not written, but I heard you can request this), €99 for the full menu, or €169 with wine pairing.

We started with a few amuse bouches that teased the senses with vibrant colors and concentrated flavors. Here’s a sponge cake of peas and verbana.

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