Pimpant

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Pimpant Bistro in Sète Features Rotating Chefs and Living Wines

The founders and the residency concept

Pimpant presents a modern bistro menu in Sète as a direct response to the founders’ years abroad. Chloé Jornet and Marie Sophie Canto spent their twenties exploring Paris and working across Europe before returning home during the pandemic. Their vision recently earned a spot on the Le Fooding index, which praised the founders’ commitment to a dynamic dining model. They designed the space as a laboratory where visiting cooks could test new ideas without the pressure of a permanent menu.

Kitchens in motion and seasonal plates

Current resident Maxime Vatteblé arrived fresh from his time at Bibi in Le Havre and brings a modern French approach to the daily service. His menu highlights straightforward preparations like spiced smoked salmon and lobster bisque alongside vegetarian spring salads. Next month David Do will take over the pass with a focus on Teochew-inspired cooking that reinterprets southern Chinese flavors through a contemporary lens.

Pink walls, school chairs, and living wines

Visitors step into a bright pink dining room furnished with original French school chairs and curved orange banquettes. A small hidden courtyard sits just off the main floor and extends the seating capacity during warmer months. The beverage program focuses entirely on living wines selected by the founding team over more than a decade of tasting. Cocktails like Remo’s Negroni and mandarin martinis provide a structured contrast to the organic vintage list.