By Rafiq Vayani
KARACHI: Alliance Française de Karachi, with the support of the Embassy of France in Pakistan, officially launched Good France / Goût de France 2026 – French Gastronomy Week at a press conference held at Avari Towers, Karachi. The briefing was attended by visiting French Guest Chef Maxime Delaboudinière, Philippe Duclerc, Head of Avari Towers Karachi, Marc Piton, Head of Cultural Department at the French Embassy in Pakistan, and Emmanuel Breurec, Director of Alliance Française de Karachi, along with chefs from participating restaurants. The initiative celebrates the richness and diversity of French cuisine while promoting cultural exchange and culinary collaboration between France and Pakistan.
The celebrations will run from 31 October to 8 November 2026, opening with an exclusive gala dinner at Avari Towers featuring a specially curated five-course French menu prepared by Chef Maxime Delaboudinière. The French Gastronomy Week, from 1 to 8 November, will bring together five renowned Karachi restaurants – Côte Rôtie, PAUL Bakery & Café, Feyaa, Okra and Olive Tree Bistro – offering special French-inspired menus. During his visit, Chef Maxime will also explore local markets, conduct a live cooking show on HUM Masala TV and lead a culinary workshop at the Pakistan Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management, further strengthening culinary ties and showcasing the art of French gastronomy in Karachi.
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