In the heart of French capital city of Paris, where the Olympics is going on, a new restaurant owned by a former athlete is embracing the opportunity the world's top sports event presents.
As the spotlight shines brightly on the Olympics in Paris, the city has continued to uphold its reputation as a culinary haven.
Frenchman's particular obsession for food goes beyond aged cheeses, hearty recipes, and bodied wines, and it infuses every part of French culture right down to the phrases.
Paris, often known as a global capital of gastronomy, is where the French passion for food is palpable. The phrases like "your carrots are cooked" signal the end of a matter, "mind your own onions" is a call for discretion, and "go boil an egg" is a brusque dismissal.
At 'Datil,' an exciting new restaurant with a mission in central Paris, they are relishing the platform the Olympics brings.
"It's a moment we can show what Paris is able to do," said Manon Fleury, owner of Datil.
Talented young chef Fleury is a high-level saber fencer who once represented France, and now she has brought the discipline and teamwork from her sporting days into her culinary endeavors.
''It's like, collective spirit, involvement and effort," she said.
The Olympics reached gender parity for the first time ever at Paris 2024, but in the world's top kitchens, women are still too often shouted out.
''I think we need to change this idea by putting women in this industry and like big positions also. I think we have to fight for this equality," Fleury said.
Offering eco-friendly food is also a top priority, with various vegan choices available on Datil's menu.
Former fencer's restaurant welcomes Olympic fans in Paris
