By Melina Notidou
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There are many reasons to fall in love with Frankfurt.  Europe’s financial center is a spectacular cosmopolitan city also known their rich art and culture scene.  It’s most beautiful aspect is the Rhine River which cuts through the city and on both sides leaves waterfront walkways, green parks as well as ships, leisure crafts and sailboats navigating its waterway.  One of Frankfurt’s most beguiling attributes is the abundant culinary scene and savory options such as one of its most esteemed fine dining French restaurants, Mon Amie Maxi Brasserie and Oyster Bar.

Mon Amie Maxi Brasserie and Oyster Bar is where Frankfurt’s culinary connoisseurs and bon vivants gather to satisfy their craving for the some of the finest French cuisine the city has to offer. It is a gastronomic haunt of epicureans who relish the haute cuisine, sophisticated drinks, and excellent service surrounded by opulent interiors and a welcoming atmosphere.

Specialising in seafood, Mon Amie Maxi offers the quintessential authentic French brasserie-style cusine and setting. The interior is a marvellous blend of glamour and relaxation, sporting a high-quality vintage brasserie aesthetic with modern comforts. The interiors feature beautiful blooms of pastel pink flowers wall coverings, high back arm chairs and the warm glow from the grand chandeliers. Such a perfectly cosy ambience is why Busche Verlag magazine awarded Mon Amie Maxi with the ‘Design Concept of the Year’.

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"The many culinary masterpieces of Mon Amie Maxi have been selected by DER FEINSCHMECKER magazine, a respected publication in the German gastronomic world, as the editorial team’s French favourites."

Mon Amie Maxi has a well deserved reputation of treating guest the right way attentive waiters, sommeliers who ensure your wine glass is never half full and chefs who provide an unforgettable culinary experience.

Each dish is intricately assembled, from the array of ingredients to the presentation of food on the plate. One of the restaurant’s exclusive starters, Os à Moelle à la Maxi, is an absolute pleasure for the taste buds; succulent bone marrow au gratin served with toasted bread and sea salt. For guests arriving in groups of two or more, the Étagère Extraordinaire is a magnificent 3 tier tray full of various hot and cold starters chosen by the guests themselves.

Among the signature, food platters are Le Maxi, a glorious concoction of seafood featuring 12 oysters, lobster,  pink shrimps, Marie Rose shrimp, marine snails, lump crabmeat and salmon. The platter is served over a bowl of ice, glittering like diamonds whilst keeping the food cool and fresh.  Le Maxi is undeniably nothing short of an ocean treasure and worth every morsel. Pair this platter with a glass of Château Rieussec Premier Cru, and culinary magic ensues.

An iconic French dessert is the Milles Feuilles de Framboise; a puff pastry filled with fragrant vanilla cream served with juicy, tangy raspberries bursting with richness. The sublime contrast between sweet and sour is the ideal way to end this culinary journey. It is certain to leave a splendid aftertaste both literally and figuratively.

The many culinary masterpieces of Mon Amie Maxi have been selected by DER FEINSCHMECKER magazine, a respected publication in the German gastronomic world, as the editorial team’s French favourites. And deservedly so, for it ticks all the boxes in terms of food and drink, experience, service, interior design and atmosphere. Whether guests are connoisseurs of French cuisine or the novice, it is safe to say they will leave delighted and satiated and looking forward to their next sumptous repast at Mon Amie Maxi Brasserie and Oyster Bar. Mon Amie Maxi.

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Melina Notidou

Melina Notidou is a travel writer based in Newcastle, UK. Born into a Greek family, her summer visits to sunny Greece inspired her to combine her passion for travel with her love of writing. She has shared some of her international adventures on Vocal and is currently daydreaming of her next destination.