Le Piment Reopened and Looks Beautiful
- Thread starter Leon
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I’m so glad, Léon, to see that you highlight Le Piment . . . enjoying, as it does, such a longtime local niche!
I stopped by to extend congratulations to owners Greg & Mimi Maillard on completion of the renovations. Just before lunch, I missed seeing Greg (though often catch-up with him in evenings at the nearby La Casina Restaurant in which they are partners & managers) . . . but spent a few minutes with the always smiling, welcoming, & vivacious Mimi.
The very attractive, very bright, renovated space has slightly relocated the bar to the far left end of the restaurant, as you enter . . .
. . . creating a bit more dining area
The street now offers a single entry.
Smoking permitted in the bar area seems to be continuing . . . an important allure for many customers.
Great to see the commitment of Mimi & Greg to maintaining quality appearance & concern for customers!
Interesting question, Tiffany . . . I don't remember seeing TVs
You chose the right word — “refreshed!” Still the vibe of a long-time, much loved place.
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Shocked again by how quickly Le Piment was rebuilt. When we drove by, there wasn’t even a floor yet, just a big hole while they installed all the new underground utilities. I assume that work was needed to move the bar.
The whole place was gutted. It’s amazing how beautiful it looks while still feeling familiar. They did a fantastic job, and moving the bar really opened the space up.
My only quibble is with the curbside stools. You’re sitting right at the edge of the street with your back to traffic. I’ve never been able to convince myself to take one.
The whole place was gutted. It’s amazing how beautiful it looks while still feeling familiar. They did a fantastic job, and moving the bar really opened the space up.
My only quibble is with the curbside stools. You’re sitting right at the edge of the street with your back to traffic. I’ve never been able to convince myself to take one.
D'accord! The renovations were pulled-together in a remarkably short time. And, as a friend of Mimi & Greg, I'm happy that they were able to do so at start of "the season."
Re: the curbside stools, I think that the people who choose to sit in those seats do so very deliberately . . . intentionally "turning their backs" on a world that they, in their personal lives, largely reject . It's kind of a TODAY manifestation of L'Select, before it became mainstream.
Re: the curbside stools, I think that the people who choose to sit in those seats do so very deliberately . . . intentionally "turning their backs" on a world that they, in their personal lives, largely reject . It's kind of a TODAY manifestation of L'Select, before it became mainstream.
