Anne-Sophie Pic launches a new liquid gastronomy concept in Paris
Celebrity chef Anne-Sophie Pic has started a new business venture in Paris, opening a bar dedicated to cocktails alongside her existing gastronomic work. The move comes as some of her restaurants face closures or changes in partnerships, signaling both expansion and transition for her dining group.
What happened
Anne-Sophie Pic opened a new concept bar called Utopic on September 4, located at the Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art in Paris. The shift adds a focus on drinks to her culinary portfolio, described as a move into "gastronomy liquide" or liquid gastronomy, where beverages play a central role alongside food.
Who is affected
Pic’s business activities affect patrons of her Paris restaurant brand and other outlets associated with her group. The article notes that several of her venues have recently closed or are preparing to close, and a long-running partnership with the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne will end on December 31, 2026. These developments show a period of restructuring within her restaurant portfolio while adding a beverage-focused project in Paris.
Practical next steps
For readers: if you are following Anne-Sophie Pic’s restaurants, monitor official announcements from Pic’s group for closures, openings, or new collaborations. If visiting Paris, consider a stop at Utopic to experience the new cocktail concept in the Fondation Cartier setting. For those with existing reservations at related venues, check the venue’s current status and any updated opening hours or future plans.
Limits and questions
The source focuses on the new bar and on closures within Pic’s group. It does not provide detailed information about the concepts behind the cocktails, pricing, or long-term strategic plans beyond the immediate openings and endings. Readers should seek official communications from Anne-Sophie Pic’s team for precise timelines and program specifics.
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