The newest addition to Kimmage’s culinary scene has landed in the form of Le Petit Renard (LPR), a foxy new wine bar which opened on Sundrive Road earlier this summer under the stewardship of Romain Tessier and Suzanne Hodgkinson, the husband and wife team behind the Arty Baker shops.
For those wondering about its French nomenclature, we’re told the name emerged after the couple’s chance meeting with an urban fox on a walk home from the city one night, an event that sparked the idea to open a French village style wine bar.
The vibe is described as ‘simple and relaxed’ with a delightful menu that nicely complements the wines on offer – crunchy smoked almonds, garlic marinated olives, and gorgeous saucisson sur planchet served with delicious breads made fresh daily by Romain.
The menu du jour also includes small plates of daily fresh cheeses, charcuterie boards for sharing, and creamy burrata with caramelized figs and Romain’s homemade roasted red pepper dip.
For afters, there’s just one option – a dessert comprising a creamy chocolate mousse with fragrant olive oil, topped with crunchy hazelnuts and sea salt, which pairs brilliantly with a nice glass of red.
Bon appetit!
