Night. Manon will open a Pae Pae Cafe, like in New Zealand.

A small piece of New Zealand At night. Bye bye, one. New cafe Opening soonEuropean technologiesIn the Bois Blanc area. we can New Zealand inspired dishes.

This futuristic place was imagined by Manon Demidt, who fell in love with the New Zealand lifestyle, after spending 9 months in Oceania.

Lunch like a New Zealander

After starting her career in the cosmetics sector, on the laboratory side, North wanted to take a break. “My friend was finishing his master’s degree, it was a fun time.” The couple chooses a natural destination on the other side of the world: New Zealand. From September 2022 to June 2023, They absorb the culture by living like the locals.“We traveled in a truck but we also worked.”

Manon then worked in a café in the capital, Wellington. In this country, cafés are an integral part of people's daily lives. New Zealanders eat only two meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.In the morning, they stop at the café before going to work, and return at lunchtime.

On the other hand, The barista profession is highly regarded.“It’s the cup over there!” Then the idea of ​​opening her own café in Lille entered Manon’s mind.

Next to Yuratec

Upon her return to France, the young woman began the administrative and financial procedures, and continued her training. She also set about finding a place, with a specific idea in mind. She chose to set up near Euratechnologies, “there are a lot of young professionals, and this is the audience most receptive to my concept.” One visit to the building Clementine Deman Corridor In Lille, that was enough. “I fell in love. It's a raw cell of 115 m² Where we do the work ourselves.

The young woman wants to return. Comfortable and quiet atmosphere “I met her in New Zealand, but without being cheesy.” To name her establishment, she chose the term “pae pae” (pronounced Paï Paï), a Maori word that literally means “seat” but is actually an expression. “It means we’re going to sit down for coffee.” We were staying with family in New Zealand, and my dad used it all the time, it’s a wink.”

Cakes, eggs Benedict, Japanese pancakes…

In this new cafe, The suggested recipes will be largely inspired by what is tasted in New Zealand.“It is a multicultural country where we find Influences from the United States, Japan and India…and this is reflected in the very diverse cuisine. »

So we can eat Cakes, Eggs Benedictthe follower Granola or Aki bowlsthe follower pastries like carrot cake, lemon cake, Cinnamon roll…There will also be a Japanese specialty: Okonomiyaki pancakesthe follower Delicious pancakes.

there a map It is in the process of being improved but Manon is already indicating that it will be done firmly. short“There will be 5-6 recipes, no more, and I will change them according to the seasons.” She is also working on Lunch formulas Very abundant..

As for drinks, Manon is a master. milk art With his training in coffee making, he will offer you different recipes. coffee“There will also be a lot Matcha and others cold drinks Like the Kombucha. »

More patience before discovering Pae Pae. If all goes as planned, the cafe will open its doors in time for the start of the school year in September.

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