Two cooks host solidarity dinners to bring gastronomy to Nanterre residents

Yassine Abdelmalek and Malik Fall organized a solidarity dinner in Nanterre, France, to share high-quality French cuisine with local residents.

The two chefs, who previously worked in major restaurants, founded the project Rue du Goût Perdu to make gourmet food accessible to people who do not often visit expensive restaurants. The initiative provides meals inspired by late 19th-century French gastronomy to the community. This specific event featured dishes like roasted chicken and garlic shrimp.

The project received 5,000 euros from a participatory budget and the support of the local town hall to fund the meals. During the dinner, residents shared personal memories of childhood flavors such as tajines and fish soup. The organizers aim to use these meals to foster community connection and preserve culinary traditions. The team continues to run catering services and solidarity restaurants to achieve their goal of making gastronomy inclusive for everyone.