Driven by his two passions, gastronomy and cinema, Chef Jean Imbert has realized one of his childhood dreams by taking command of the Hotel Martinez’s kitchens. He revealed his first project, La Plage du Martinez, on 16 May 2023 to coincide with the opening of the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
To mark the occasion, La Plage du Martinez got a makeover. From the menu to the plate, Chef Jean Imbert created every detail with his team of graphic designers, Violaine and Jéremy. They put their signature on a film poster that serves as the menu.
For the decor and furniture, it is the designer Rémi Tessier who gives his signature touch, imagining Director’s Chairs with the names of actors and directors that the chef admires… Martin Scorsese, Grace Kelly, Cary Grant, and Audrey Hepburn top the list. The dining room and arbored terrace have a breezy, yachting spirit with navy blue, to recall the Mediterranean, and warm terracotta.
The Chef’s menu features traditional cuisine and sharing plates, with strong influences from the Mediterranean and the French Riviera, with a highlight on fresh, seasonal products from local producers. To begin, the starters include: vitello focaccia, pineapple tomato & local condiments, jean’s avocado arugula salad with lemon and grilled octopus vegetables skewer.
The meal continues with dishes cooked over an open fire: lamb chops, rosemary baked potatoes, poultry ‘à la diable’ violin zucchini… or roasted in the oven: ‘vivi baisos’ style stuffed red mullet or riviera sea bream like at SDO. For a sweet finish, the menu features a large selection of desserts, including my grandma’s cherry clafoutis, pistachio & morello mille feuille, frosted melon, ‘calisson’ ice cream, and iced tiramisu. A smaller menu is also proposed for the seaside area where new elegant sunbeds take center stage.
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