Located in the heart of the Saint-Basile district, this new restaurant is part of the“hospitality” concept developed by the BARNES group, which has already been rolled out in New York(Maison BARNES in partnership with chef Daniel Boulud), Paris(Résidence hôtelière Maison Boissière) and now Mougins. An initiative that aims to create elegant and inspiring places, connected to the local area and culture.
The Mougin address is adjacent to the BARNES real estate agency (upstairs). Once you’ve pushed open the door, you’re enveloped in a warm, cosy atmosphere. The elegant decor, punctuated by blue and purple, invites you to relax. There’s a choice of different areas: main room, small sitting rooms, veranda… With the arrival of fine weather, the superb garden populated by fig, medlar and other fruit trees is a delight. A little further on, the petanque court is an ode to the Mediterranean art of living.
On the à la carte menu, Thomas Letellier, both head chef and manager of the establishment, offers refined, meticulous yet affordable cuisine, with a dish of the day at €19, and a lunchtime special with dish and dessert of the day at €24.
Inspired by the South, the seasons and local produce, the menu features a wide variety of dishes: sea bream ceviche, lamb mice, Provençal-style prawns, vegetable wok, beef tagliata… One of the chef’s specialties is the Provençal tatin. “Everything is homemade, with a maximum of organic products and short distribution channels. We also grow our own herbs and vegetables in our garden, for a cuisine that’s sincere and respectful of the environment. “explains Thomas.
The young chef cut his teeth in Paris, notably in the kitchens of the traditional French restaurant “D’Chez Eux”, in Les Invalides, known as “the canteen of the French National Assembly”. On the Côte d’Azur, he worked as a catering operations manager, then launched his own event catering company, before seizing the opportunity offered by the BARNES group.
After just a few months, many palates have already been won over by his expertise.
A multi-faceted venue: gallery, bookshop, coworking space…
In addition to catering, “Un moment BARNES” also includes :
- A bookshop corner dedicated to the art of living (sailing, gastronomy, cars…)
- An art gallery in the basement and garden, with temporary exhibitions (currently: Flowers by Dutch artist Bas Meeuws in the basement, and Étienne Viard’s “Végétal” exhibition in the garden, from April 14).
- Intimate coworking spaces with lounges and access to the garden
- A wine shop offering a specialized selection of confidential wines, created by sommelier Joris Coutel, with a tasting area.
The restaurant has a seminar room for up to 10 participants, and it is also possible to privatize the entire establishment (weddings, seminars… for up to 150 people).
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PRACTICAL INFO :
🏠 461 Av. Saint-Basile, 06250 Mougins
🕒 Open : Tuesday & Wednesday : 12h – 18h | Thursday to Saturday : 12h – 22h30 | Closed on Sunday & Monday
☕ Afternoon tea & snacks
📞 Reservations recommended: +33 (0)9 81 86 69 75 / mougins@maisonbarnes.com
🌐 Website: www.unmomentbarnes.com