EATING OUT | brasserie style LA COUPOLE This grand Parisian brasserie – a symbol of the bohemian Montparnasse of the Roaring Twenties – is reopening after several months of renovation work. The new menu gives a fresh twist to the establishment’s iconic dishes, such as Indian-style lamb curry or grilled pig’s trotters with Bearnaise sauce. A listed building, this sumptuous restaurant can accommodate 400 seated diners. The refurbished ballroom in the basement hosts dinner-shows on Fridays and Saturdays, and holds up to 30 people for a night on the0 dance floor (open until 5am). Montparnasse – Alésia 400 covers | www.lacoupole-paris.com LA LORRAINE Laura Gonzalez has given this venerable Paris restaurant (which turns 100 this year) on Place des Ternes an art nouveau makeover with a modern touch. Colours and materials are skilfully matched to cre- ate an elegant interior with nautical accents. Highlights include a bespoke tank, a trendy American bar and a superb seafood display. On the menu, the classic seafood platter features alongside John Dory baked in salt. For a business lunch, you can opt for the private dining room (20 people) or the semi-private Rotonde (55 people), plus the terrace on sunny days. Champs-Élysées | 219 covers | www.brasserielalorraine.com 32 BY HERVÉ This fine-dining restaurant (formerly the Café Jamin) in the 16th arrondissement is now the preserve of chef Hervé Rodriguez, who does a modern take on French bistronomy. The day’s specials vary depending on what is in season, and the vintage stove in the centre of the restaurant doubles as a dessert showcase. Besides the main restaurant with a retro-chic decor style, the 40-cover first-floor din- ing room can be privately hired. The restaurant offers WeChat Pay. Trocadéro – Passy 100 covers | facebook.com/cafeJaminParis WHAT’S UP IN PARIS 2019| 25 ellaS erreiP-naeJ ©tereD nnaY © ssirS ©