Paris Bar Bisou Makes Sustainability Fun

With a combo of custom cocktails and sustainable practices, Bisou brings a breath of fresh air to the Haute Marais.  This sweet little spot is the second establishment under Nicolas Munoz who made his bones with the popular Bespoke bar and restaurant. There is no menu at Bisou and, instead, the friendly staff talks you through their concept for custom cocktails and small snacks.  Sticking to the seasonal and sustainable philosophy, the team only works with organic products from local producers and minimizes waste with practices like dehydrating extra produce for garnishes. Bisou is not the first bar to broach custom cocktails, but it’s one of the better attempts I’ve seen so far.  While many bars claim to make custom cocktails, often it’s just a blasé swapping out of spirits or a rotation of different fruit juice mixers. But, a truly successful bespoke bar program is an undertaking requiring talented staff who enjoy the ongoing challenge of pushing creative boundaries and have the skills to back that up.  And, the most crucial element is people skills.  And Bisou’s got ‘em so far. In order to deliver a unique drink, you have to take the time to talk to the customer.  [...]