Fugazi

The story

Fugazi Paris: A Le Fooding Recognized Wine Bar in the 11th Arrondissement

The creators and their concept

Within the eleventh arrondissement of Paris, Fugazi operates as a focused wine bar rooted in straightforward hospitality. Adrien Vernet and Benjamin Perrier stepped into the former space of Vertigo FMR to launch the project. The pair drew inspiration from military terminology to settle on a name that signals a place built for lingering rather than rushing through a meal. Their backgrounds at established venues like Le Mauri 7 and Peco Peco inform a deliberate approach to the room.

The kitchen and wine program

The kitchen focuses on compact dishes built for sharing across the table. Pan-fried gnocchi meet black garlic butter and shiitake mushrooms while beef cheek agnolotti travel in a reduction of red wine and preserved lemon. These plates sit alongside slow roasted lamb shoulder wrapped in lardo di Colonnata, anchoring the menu for those seeking heartier portions. This French wine bar balances rustic cooking with precise technique, a combination recently recognized by Le Fooding.

The room and finishing touches

Unfinished plaster walls meet vintage globe light fixtures to frame the dining area. Bouquets of dried flowers add texture to the otherwise raw surfaces without cluttering the sightlines. The layout encourages guests to linger over multiple rounds of bread from Fermentation Générale and glasses of Alsatian Pinot blanc. Every element supports a relaxed pace where conversation takes priority over rigid service structures.