Maison Hache

Christopher Hache finally has a place to call his own. His cuisine eschews ostentation and that's no bad thing. Far from the Hôtel de Crillon and the grand Parisian restaurants where he learned his craft, the chef concocts a delicious tribute to Provence and the Alpilles. He does so by scrupulously selecting his fruit and vegetables, as well as opting for regional lamb and wines. Here, the focus is on local ingredients and producers. The dishes themselves are simple in form, straightforward, as natural and forthright as the flavours they exude (such as the superb lamb jus), with no unnecessary fuss or frills. Rounding off the picture: a chic setting, an inspired wine list and wonderfully comfortable guestrooms upstairs. All in all, an excellent establishment.