Maison dorée, Historical restaurant in 9th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Maison dorée was a restaurant housed in a Neo-Renaissance building at 20 Boulevard des Italiens, featuring ornate decor and separate dining rooms designed for different social classes. The interior spaces were lavishly decorated with rich ornamentation and architectural details typical of the period.
The establishment opened in 1841 on the site of the former Café Hardy under Louis Verdier's direction. It closed in 1902 as changes in Parisian social patterns transformed the city's dining culture.
The restaurant hosted the final Impressionist exhibition in 1886 and served notable figures including Edward VII, Balzac, and composer Gioachino Rossini.
The building now houses a bank, which preserved the historical facade while modernizing the interior. Visitors can see the ornate exterior from Boulevard des Italiens today.
The famous French dish tournedos Rossini was created here by chef Casimir Moisson and named after Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, a regular guest at the restaurant. The dish combines beef tenderloin with foie gras and truffles.
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