Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city‘s affluent Polanco neighbourhood.
Allowing diners to travel to France without leaving DF, the hotspot -is inspired by the pilgrimage of Saint James the Apostle and the rich Provençal culinary tradition, and resumes the concept of comptoir, which is to enjoy drinks and appetisers served informally at a counter, fusing gourmet elegance with the love of good food, the dynamic atmosphere of a modern listening bar, and the spirit of a French bistro.
The architecture and interior design was conceived by studio MYT+GLVDK, and transports the visitor into an eclectic and welcoming setting. The restored ‘comptoir’ is the focal point of the space, a place where conversations and melodies converge, and good times are shared over good food with even better company.
Dishes reflect the cultural richness of both lands from reinterpreted classics to innovative creations. Each recipe conveys a meticulous attention to detail, seeking to guarantee traceability, respect for the environment, responsible consumption and a fair relationship with producers and their communities; Mejía and Montero having cultivated strong relationships with their suppliers who cater for their culinary endeavours.
For an unpretentious and stylish spot that fuses the best of cuisine and culture, Polanco’s Saint Jacques Bistrot is a slice of contemporary hipster cool in this otherwise deep pocketed Mexico City colonia.
St Jacques Bistrot Polanco Photography, © Ana Lorenzana / Paola López and Alfredo Parker.
