An unexpected trip to Paris a few years ago did not allow time to obtain reservations at Guy Savoy. I was disappointed and had given up when the concierge at the Park Hyatt Vendome slipped a note under the door during the night informing us that he had done the impossible and snagged a reservation for us.
Unfortunately I never met Chef Savoy at the restaurant on that visit, even on a subsequent meal he was not in and I thought that maybe I was never meant to meet him. Chef Savoy was in town with his family and enjoying the Nikkei meal at lunch. We had a great conversation and I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email a few weeks later suggesting we meet in Paris or Las Vegas next time and continue our conversation.
Guy Savoy is a very charming, elegant man and a great conversationalist. You can sense the energy around him, his love of life, people and of course food and wine. Very informed, poised, energetic, and excitable as well, like when he was telling me the story behind his move to the new location and how the decor and location along with the food were going to make it a unique restaurant. Savoy is skilled at building a rapport with people in his conversation and with his cuisine and quickly establishes a relationship, which brings people back again and again.
Unconventional in his approach as evidenced by his modern art collection and minimalist yet elegant decor in his restaurants juxtaposed with classic techniques in his process of transforming seasonal ingredients into magic on plates. Anyone proposing a gastronomic journey to Paris immediately considers Guy Savoy, Pierre Gagnaire, Alain Ducasse, and Robuchon the temples of gastronomy as worthy of a visit.
The aforementioned are all brilliant chefs and the experience of dining at any of their restaurants renews your passion for masterfully created delicious food. A visit to the restaurant Guy Savoy is a must do for any gastronome and having experienced his cuisine you invariably go back for more of his magic which though comes at a high price. Guy Savoy has spent forty five years honing his craft and building a loyal following in France and internationally.
