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Echo introduces California cooking to Paris with a deli-style menu on Rue d'Aboukir. Chef Sonia Guerrero channels her experience from Gjusta in Los Angeles into this cheeky cantina. The kitchen combines her training as sous-chef at Frenchie To Go with the casual rhythm of a West Coast bakery. Le Fooding lists Echo among the best spots for feel-good California grub in the capital, praising the honest execution of favorites like avocado toast and crème brûlée cookies. The approach keeps the food grounded while delivering the comfort associated with Southern California eating.
Lunch highlights a vegetarian bánh mì stuffed with lentil and walnut pâté, sriracha aioli, pickled daikon radish, and Fresco chilies inside a baguette. A ranchero rice bowl offers scrambled eggs, Mexican chorizo, avocado, and a fermented hot sauce for diners seeking extra spice. Plant-based guests can order avocado toast on sourdough topped with fermented tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. The menu rounds out with desserts that play with texture, such as a cookie designed to mimic the contrast between a caramelized sugar crust and a soft interior.
The space draws inspiration from Echo Park in Los Angeles through tiled walls and light wood furniture arranged around ceramic tableware. New York Times observers note the atmosphere captures a Silver Lake sensibility adapted for the French capital. Guests can enjoy breakfast and lunch from Monday to Sunday, with the kitchen closing its service at 3 pm on weekdays. The venue also supports private events and offers catering services for intimate dinners or larger gatherings.
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