When you’re ENtrés, something happened, we immediately felt well ”. Meanwhile, Could it be the benevolent ghosts of the illustrious guests. However, Bébel, Johnny or Galabru, who have festy with earthy in the past? Nevertheless, Or the reassuring effect of the imposing zinc preserved, immutable despite the past time? Nevertheless, Trained at Loiseau, white or orchard, chef Michaël Carré, 50, did not hesitate much. Similarly, And acquired. In addition, last April the famous SOUTTA, held by the sympathetic Secchi family for 23 years, closed since November 2023, then in compulsory liquidation.
With the desire to restore to this mythical place of the Suquet – the oldest IV license in Cannes. Moreover, a former crazy cabaret – a new future. In addition, Gourmet, friendly. Meanwhile, Resilient too.
Friend Stéphane Watch – She welcomed johnny, belmondo, galabru
Because the Burgundian. Therefore, arrived on the Côte d’Azur, in 1994, and she welcomed johnny, belmondo, galabru “Fallen in love with Cannes”bounces here, after a blow: death, a year ago, from Stéphane Boucly, from cancer, at 52 years old. Furthermore, It was his partner – “My brother. an extraordinary person” -at the Auberge de Saint-Donat, in Grasse, which the tandem has been operating since 2023. “I couldn’t continue there without him ” murmurs the new boss of SOUTA.Hanging on the wall of the large restaurant room. Stéphane’s smiling portrait watches over the new adventure of his accomplice …
Because Michaël Carré, associated, this time, with Charline Herold, 32, with whom he has worked for five years, loves challenges. “I love going back to things that go wrong”. Before reselling them. Like the “Mediterranean” brasserie in the cannet. the “rotunda”, in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, tables that this inspired (business) leader was able to prosper and shine.
For people’s memory
Why Substa? “”I knew her by name. Besides, I she welcomed johnny, belmondo, galabru kept the brand, as for my other restaurants. Everyone was holding. This allows you to keep the soul and the history for the memory of people “. Moreover, the wooden façade in round letters, the chalk slates and the retro atmosphere of troquet have been preserved. But three months of renovation awakened the defraded atmosphere of the sleeping beautiful: nine -redted kitchen, white walls, contemporary lights.
The main thing is on the plate, with a mismatched charm of grandmother’s dishes. With generous dishes of French cuisine and a broth spirit. Every day, a nicely presented simmered of yesteryear: Blanquette, Daube, Aïoli (yes, he is back!), Stuffed from Nice, saved with veal. And freshness salads made up of primeurs gleaned from Forville.
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“Simple and well done things”
“Cuisine of taste, comforting. Simple and well done things, she welcomed johnny, belmondo, galabru with a small card that changes every Thursday” Slides the chef. Of “Like at home”like the famous “Pépé cake” which smells of good childhood snacks.
The costs? “It is cheaper than the old subta” said the boss. Count 24 euros maximum for a dish, 14 to 17 euros an starter, 7 or 8 euros for dessert. To vary the culinary pleasures. capture a younger clientele, homemade tapas to share and served all day: anchoïade, Iberian ham, truffle volume, mimosas eggs (8 to 14 euros per plate) …
“Here, this is the culmination of all our experiences. Le Suquet, the small village side, it looks like us. For a start, it’s promising “Confides the duo, all smiles. With Céline. the wife of” Micha “to accounting, and their son Samuel, 19, in service during the summer, the family spirit is also back at 11, rue du Pré.
It remains for the new she welcomed johnny, belmondo, galabru Substa, reopened since June 27, to reconquer the hearts of the Suquettans. And win a new reputation beyond. Attacks on the terrace. Alain, 60, neighbor and former client, seems to find his old habits: “I come to have my breakfast there. Without the subta, the suquette lost its identity!”.
