L'Apostrophe sur Nanterre

15/03/2026: As you can tell, I'm a huge fan! I love the welcome, the consistently friendly yet professional service, and JFB's cuisine!

15/03/2026: I met with Chef Jean-François Bury last November. This big-hearted chef had agreed to participate in Ça va cheffer, a charity event organized in Roissy-en-France to benefit the Téléthon. In its latest edition, this wonderful initiative brought together 180 participants, 14 chefs, and 14 sous-chefs, raising €5,710 for the association. But let's get back to the main point. Since November 2025, my wife, my son, and I had promised ourselves we would come and discover this famous Cabane… and the wait was more than worth it. “La Cabane” lives up to its name perfectly: you immediately feel at home. The atmosphere is bucolic, warm, almost like a timeless gourmet haven. The service is delightful: attentive without being intrusive, caring, and genuinely friendly. A small detail that makes all the difference: after offering us a taste of one wine, they suggested we try another… a thoughtful touch that has become so rare these days. The cocktails arrive: precise, balanced, and perfectly executed. The evening begins under the best of auspices. A delicate amuse-bouche sets the stage before the appetizers. I choose the ginger-lemongrass pho broth with beef and rice noodles. From the first whiff, the aromas transport us to another world. On the palate, there is no disappointment: it's a true journey. The flavors unfold with harmony and depth. My wife opts for the perfectly cooked organic egg, accompanied by delicately textured spring white asparagus, artichoke, and semi-cooked foie gras. A perfectly executed dish. Then come the main courses. The sole of the day is presented to us just after cooking, before being filleted. A remarkably simple preparation that allows the fish to shine. It is accompanied by a smoked purée (whose origin I unfortunately couldn't identify), but whose subtlety perfectly complements the fish. Sincere cuisine that elevates truly beautiful ingredients. My son chose the Galician sirloin steak. According to him, it's a must-try… and even a real showstopper. The chef then treated us to a thoughtful touch: a complimentary pre-dessert. Here, you can feel the generosity and desire to please that characterize this establishment. The meal concluded with a pear and 75% chocolate velvet dessert with Chantilly cream and caramelized almonds, as well as two lemon-pineapple "hedgehog" tarts accompanied by crunchy meringues and a lime-coriander sorbet. Special mention goes to the tart: its perfectly balanced acidity and freshness, enhanced by the sorbet, particularly won over my son and me. In short: a moment of pleasure, generosity, and sincerity. Don't hesitate to come and enjoy this magnificent Cabane. Thank you to the team for the thoughtful gesture towards my wife for her birthday.