The Place
A group of young girls sporting heavy makeup loiter around both inside and out of Pierre Bistro & Art. A large suitcase full of winter clothing sits nearby and it’s quickly evident they are here for a photo shoot. Open for merely a month, it’s already clear that this restaurant is destined to become yet another ‘wang hong,’ or ‘online sensation,’ venue.
Is it the giant, dominating painting ‘A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte’ by Georges-Pierre Seurat that hangs inside the interior of Pierre Bistro & Art? Or perhaps the minimalist decor in the well-lit dining room? We don’t know for sure, but we do know that the food alone makes this new F&B spot worth a visit.
The Food
Pierre Bistro & Art is a stylish upgrade of Le Fournil de Pierre, a French restaurant chain that boasts 40 years of history.
One dish here that really caught our attention is from the brunch selection of the bistro’s menu: the grilled beef with avocado (RMB88). What arrived at our table was a well-scented, robust mixture of sirloin cuts, avocado, mushrooms, figs, roasted tomatoes, veggies and a poached egg, with a sweet layer of mashed pumpkin lining the inner side of the plate. Living up to Pierre Bistro & Art’s French roots, a croissant accompanied the order.
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The unique blend of fresh ingredients exceeded our expectations and perfectly exemplified why the ‘Pierre brand’ has enjoyed such a long history.
For mains, we encourage you to select items that boast a three-star rating, dishes that include, among others, the 200-gram beef tenderloin and 300-gram rib eye steak. For desserts, it is suggested that you take your pick at the counter.
Pierre Bistro & Art hosts a fantastic selection of tipples, with wines from France, Australia, Italy and Germany all finding a place on the wine list. Many of the foodstuffs on the menu are presented with a recommended wine. For instance, the Hidden Sea Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 from Australia’s Limestone Coast (RMB268) is suggested as a good companion for the bistro’s tenderloin steaks.
The Vibe
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Located near a school, Pierre offers the privilege of dining in the company of textbook-toting students. When night falls, the French bistro and the artwork on the premises are illuminated by soft, diffusing lights, which turns the space into a romantic venue for couples who don’t mind the young, innocent-looking ladies who pose about the place.
Price: RMB80-200
Who’s going: aspiring models, and their friends
Good for: a lazy weekend brunch, a romantic date
Nearest metro: Donghu (Exit A), 30 minutes
Open daily, 10am-10pm (food service stops after 9pm); see listing for Pierre Bistro & Art.
[Cover image by Tristin Zhang/That's]
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