Parisian brasserie Les Deux Magots, an iconic destination with a literary history stretching back to the 1880s, has opened a branch in Via Riyadh.
The name of cafe translates to “two Chinese figurines.” The Riyadh branch fuses art, fashion, literature and politics to offer guests a charming Parisian experience.
Les Deux Magots became a cultural hub in Paris and a meeting spot for French poets, including Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud and Stephane Mallarme.
The Prix des Deux Magots is one of the oldest and most prominent literary prizes in France.
The Riyadh literary cafe offers a variety of options. Diners can start their meal with tartare d’avocat et miettes de crabe, an avocado tartare with crab chunks, drizzled in lime vinaigrette.
For those seeking a more wholesome starter, salade Deux Magots includes green salad, chicken breast, comte cheese and a hard-boiled quail egg.
The filet de boeuf poele is the signature dish. The pan-fried beef fillet is complemented by a pepper sauce, served with a side of dauphinois potato gratin.
Les Deux Magots’ classic creme brulee uses fresh black Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar.
The cafe opens on weekdays from 1 p.m. to 12.30 a.m., on Friday from 2 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
For more information, check the cafe’s Instagram @lesdeuxmagots.sa.
