Could you tell us about La petite Madeleine and your cuisine?
I opened La petite Madeleine 5 years ago. We have a tea room in the morning and afternoon, and a restaurant at lunchtime, seating around 30 people. I offer a different menu every day, depending on the market and the theme of the day. On Tuesdays I always offer meat, and on Wednesdays it’s a gluten-free, lactose-free menu. A vegetarian menu is prepared every Thursday. Mondays and Fridays are decided according to what I feel like and what I find on the market. It’s a very family-friendly place. I like to cook as if I were cooking for my family at home. I prepare everything myself from A to Z. I’m very attentive to my customers’ needs and expectations. We systematically ask them whether they have any allergies or special dietary requirements, so that we can adapt our menu accordingly.
I only select quality, local, seasonal products. Either organic or from sustainable agriculture. I have four key producers at the Croix-Rousse market, all from the region. I don’t hesitate to buy vegetables that aren’t graded, or aren’t visually appealing, because they’re just as good! And I try to produce as little waste as possible.