New Italian, French, Cal-Spanish Restaurants Open in Mitchelton, Paris, Bay Area

Several new and established restaurants are highlighting diverse culinary experiences across different regions. BoscoNero, a new Italian-inspired restaurant in Mitchelton, Australia, offers a warm, locally-run venue with a menu ranging from stuzzichini to slow-cooked lamb shoulder, catering to both family dining and date nights. In Paris, Le Vertueux introduces a unique bistronomic blend of refined French cuisine with South American, particularly Ecuadorian, influences under chef Raul Meza, featuring dishes like mestizo tacos and foie gras poached in Peruvian cocoa. Marin County’s new Cal-Spanish restaurant Mijo brings a modern, colorful dining atmosphere with creative dishes such as a market salad with blood orange and jamón croquetas, reflecting a California-Spanish fusion. Louisville, Kentucky, is experiencing a French food renaissance with new spots like Byrdie’s and M. Peppers complementing longtime favorite Brasserie Provence, which serves family recipes from Provence and Alsace-Lorraine and has maintained loyal patronage through challenges including the pandemic. Together, these venues showcase the vitality and innovation within the global restaurant scene, blending tradition and modern culinary trends to attract diverse clientele.