At Paris 'Beach', a Restaurant Embraces France's Diversity

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PARIS — While new data show eurozone countries like France have finally emerged from recession, many Europeans are still cutting costs and staying home for the summer holidays. But in ethnically mixed northeastern Paris, home to Arabs, Africans and Asians, some of the poorest city residents are getting a taste of vacation - and of champagne, foie gras and other delicacies, for just a few euros.

By midday, the small restaurant overlooking a canal in northeastern Paris quickly fills up.

At a small table, Flavio Nervenga is managing reservations; there are dozens of demands he needs to juggle. Not just from well-heeled Parisians wanting to dine here, but from some of the city's poorest and most vulnerable residents, who will sample fine cuisine for just a fraction of the price listed on the menu.

This restaurant is part of a larger effort that Nervenga heads. Called "Tous a Table!" - or "Everyone at the Table!" - it's a collaboration supported by non-governmental groups, the private sector, French chefs and Paris city hall. Nervenga says it's about diversity, inclusiveness and democracy - through food. ...................(more)

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[JustAnotherGen]

1. That's a neat idea

This restaurant is part of a larger effort that Nervenga heads. Called "Tous a Table!" - or "Everyone at the Table!" - it's a collaboration supported by non-governmental groups, the private sector, French chefs and Paris city hall. Nervenga says it's about diversity, inclusiveness and democracy - through food.

I grew up with a French Immigrant in my family and it's in my ethnic 'soul' - I suspect (in a good way) they are also trying to 'Frankencise' new comers too! I.E. Extending the cultural food traditions.

I'll take the gang up for this one:
Sort of life is someone came here I'd take them out for a twinkie or ho ho's!