Ambassade de l’Ile, the London debut of two Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex, opens its doors to the public at the beginning of July.
This former personal chef to Christina Onassis is, as yet, relatively unknown outside the gastronomic city of Lyon. Jean-Christophe’s Lyonnais restaurant – l’Auberge de l’Ile – is situated on Ile Barbe, a tiny islet in the middle of the Saône River.
He has taken the corner site at 117/119 Old Brompton Road – a building steeped in restaurant heritage – which has been completely refurbished. read more