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Ekume Marseille – Mediterranean Cuisine by Chef Edgar Bosquez | Michelin Recommended

Ekume: A Mediterranean Table by Chef Edgar Bosquez

On rue Sainte, in the Saint-Victor quarter a short walk from the Vieux-Port, Chef Edgar Bosquez has opened Ekume. A child of Panama, Bosquez trained at the Institut Paul Bocuse and refined his craft alongside some of France’s most celebrated chefs — including Paul Bocuse, Alain Senderens, and Gérald Passedat in Marseille. In 2022, he was named Jeune Talent by the Gault & Millau guide, and soon after he set out on his own.

At Ekume, Bosquez defines his cuisine with sincerity and simplicity. He is a partisan of reasoned production, respecting nature and its seasons. His cooking draws from two worlds: the marine life of the Mediterranean and the earthy treasures of Provence, filtered through the contrast of his Panamanian origins. The result is a personal, author’s table that feels both grounded and adventurous.

The atmosphere is warm and carefully considered — an elegant yet welcoming setting that lets the food speak. The menu changes with the seasons, built around fresh, local ingredients. Fish and seafood feature prominently, prepared with the precision of a chef who has cooked in Michelin-starred kitchens, but without pretension.

Ekume has been recognized by the Michelin Guide as Recommended, a nod to the quality and clarity of Bosquez’s work. It is a restaurant for those who value genuine, creative Mediterranean cooking — and for anyone curious to see where this talented young chef’s journey leads next.