Town & Country | Is Golden Poppy Paris's Next Great Restaurant?

Who says you can’t go home again? Chef Dominique Crenn, the French-born force behind San Francisco’s Atelier Crenn, has committed herself to a summer in Paris—and to opening her first restaurant on her native soil. In June the chef will unveil Golden Poppy at the Hotel La Fantaisie in Faubourg Montmartre. Its name nods to the gardens surrounding the property, designed by Martin Brudnizki, and the inspiration behind her vision.

“A golden poppy is the state flower of California, so it’s the feeling and flavors of California,” Crenn says of the 82-seat space. Even on the grayest Parisian day, the interior conveys a sense of sunlight, and guests can linger over such dishes as abalone tacos with sauerkraut kimchi and pineapple salsa. The wine list comprises California and French labels. “California is a melting pot of global cuisine, so that’s what Golden Poppy will represent,” she says. (Click here to read the full story.)