Jessica Préalpato unveils her natural, healthy snack at Hôtel San Régis

We'd missed her since she left the Plaza Athénée. We couldn't wait to see her again, and it's at the Hôtel San Régis that Jessica Préalpato once again comes to delight and amaze us with her creations that are as wholesome as they are creative.

The Hôtel San Régis, a historic establishment in Paris's 8th arrondissement, has chosen to mark its centenary with an original collaboration. Jessica Préalpato, former pastry chef at the Plaza Athénée and crowned"World's Best Pastry Chef" in 2019, has joined forces with the hotel's owners, the Georges sisters, to offer an unprecedented gourmet experience. Inspired by their shared family values, they have decided to reinvent this moment dedicated to gourmandise.

For her tea party, the chef takes us on a journey into her daring universe. The gustatory adventure begins with an exclusive infusion from the Parisian House of 88 teas, harmoniously matched to each stage of the tea party. Gourmets are then invited to reminisce about childhood with a box of cookies, evoking those delightful moments when we discovered our favorite treats with wonder.

On the menu of discoveries:

• Nostalgic cookies, true Proust's madeleines. Petit beurre San Régis with chestnut flour and prunes, and pan-fried waffles with Chambron family lime-blossom honey, crème crue fermière and plum marmalade. We love the Alfajores with rosehip compote, crumbly and surprising. The box comes with fresh fruit (in this case, grapes), like little sweets.
  

• Cereal puffs with ancient wheat, cereal paste and Sarawak black pepper. We love the combination with the crunch of pumpkin seeds.
  

• Yannick Colombié'sfig tart , with green cardamom and fresh almonds.
  

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• Signature dessert: raspberry from Christophe Latour, with watercress and fennel seeds. It may seem surprising, but watercress blends particularly well with the acidity of raspberry and the pep of fennel.
  

• And finally, a chocolate cake to share, featuring Sao Tome Nicolas Berger 65% chocolate, to be enjoyed with Kerbastard reduced raw farm milk ice cream. We love the warm-cold combination of the sweetness of the cake and the roundness of the sugar-free milk ice cream.

This snack, designed by Jessica Préalpato, contrasts with traditional offerings. Those already familiar with her work will find her unique signature blend of ancient flours, unrefined sugars and natural ingredients. Novices, meanwhile, may be disoriented by new flavors or surprising textures, depending on the product. In any case, it's an opportunity to discover a modern approach that respects nature.

Tasting takes place in the cosy setting of the hotel's Les Confidences restaurant. A place conducive to relaxation, where every mouthful is an invitation to travel. And for younger guests, an introduction to taste will be offered on September 27, enabling them to discover this unique experience. Registration is open on the San Régis website.

Le Goûter du San Régis by Jessica Préalpato is on offer from Wednesday to Saturday, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm, from this September 20, 2023. To treat yourself to this delicious experience, expect to pay 65 euros per person, and for those wishing to add a touch of sparkle, the price is 85 euros with a Laurent Perrier Rosé champagne.