Previously sous-chef at Maison Lameloise in Chagny, Japanese chef Tomofumi Uchimura impresses with his mastery of French cuisine, which he peppers with discreet Japanese touches. He is enthusiastic about Burgundy produce and elegantly elevates local ingredients – snails from Vernot (accompanied by a delicious, airy emulsion of mature Comté cheese and vin jaune), Charolais beef (with an elegant medley of carrots). For him, nothing is off limits as long as the quality is up to the mark, particularly when it comes to working with fresh seafood (delicious fillet of brill with green asparagus and verbena risotto). His wife Seiko welcomes diners into the elegant newly refurbished decor (including beautiful tables with Burgundy oak legs and ceramic tops).