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April 14, 2015
BOOK | “THE STORY OF L’OSIER,” a Book Chronicling the Essence of Restaurant L’Osier
BOOK | The Astonishing Stories Behind Every Detail, From Interior Design to Cutlery
THE STORY OF L’OSIER: The Secrets of the Ultimate French Restaurant and Its Exquisite Hospitality
L’Osier, the French restaurant managed by Shiseido, has released a book titled "THE STORY OF L’OSIER: The Secrets of the Ultimate French Restaurant and Its Exquisite Hospitality" through Magazine House. The book delves into the essence of L’Osier, exploring how this extraordinary establishment is created through interviews with the people involved.
Text by Kozue Enomoto (OPENERS)
The Intangible and Tangible Stories That Shape L’Osier
Since its opening in 1973, L’Osier has maintained its unwavering image as a quintessential French restaurant for over 40 years. This book examines the unique culture of L’Osier through the "things" that constitute the restaurant. It reveals how the establishment is created, not just through its cuisine, but also through its entrance, interior design, furnishings, cutlery, and the spirit of hospitality.
From the glass panels at the entrance, designed to evoke the bubbles of champagne, to the dynamic space integrated with a nine-meter-high atrium, and down to the tables, chairs, and linens, Pierre-Yves Rochon's design creates an extraordinary atmosphere filled with openness and comfort. Olivier Chaignon, the current Executive Chef, is a master craftsman who blends traditional French culinary techniques with contemporary sensibility and expressive flair, crafting L’Osier's new flavors.
The book focuses on the "people" who select and master the space and the "things" that shape it, embodying L’Osier's "art de vivre" (the art of living beautifully). It unveils the surprising stories hidden within even the most trivial objects. The newly commissioned photographs showcase the restaurant in its entirety, resembling a gallery, featuring items such as an objet inspired by Salvador Dalí's "melting clocks" and vases by Jean Cocteau.
The sentence, "To continue its best state as 'ordinary,'" perfectly encapsulates the essence of L’Osier. This book offers a glimpse not only into its glamorous present but also into its history and future.
THE STORY OF L’OSIER: The Secrets of the Ultimate French Restaurant and Its Exquisite Hospitality
Author | Mari Hashimoto
Publisher | Magazine House
Specifications | A5 size, 128 pages
Price | ¥1,512
Available Now
http://losier.shiseido.co.jp