Our Story
It all started in July 2007 over a glass of Pinot Noir.
We were both tired of working for other people and tired of not being able to get a decent bite of food after work without going to a sit-down restaurant. Hervé said he always wanted to have his own business: he had this idea for good food, but to-go. I said I could design it and that I was pretty good at organizing and record keeping...and so it began.
After eight months of working on the business plan and trying to find the right small city within which to open our love-child, we decided on Savannah, Georgia – the most beautiful and historic city I had ever been in stateside. We found the right space in March of 2008, moved to Savannah in May, and finally opened at the end of February 2009. Yes, this is our baby – nine months of construction from when we moved to when we opened.
Papillote, the definition: cooking en Papillote is to cook in parchment paper (or a pouch), where the contents are basically steamed. Papillote is also a traditional French Christmas candy wrapped in shiny gold or metallic paper tied at both ends and often having some sort of fortune-like note inside.
The concept of Papillote is to make fresh, delicious food available to everyone and to be eaten anywhere. The shop is simple, as is the food – but everything is made from scratch on the premises. Our menu is posted and varies depending on what is in season, what people are asking for, and what Chef is in the mood to prepare. But don’t let the menu make your final decision. There are always additional items in the shop, whether sweet or savory. Don’t expect fancy plates or silverware – just paper and plastic here. Whether you eat in or take out, we’ll serve you with a smile and most likely a sample or two.