Kayl's former Michelin-starred Eden Rose restaurant will reopen as "Pavillon Ouerbett" on 15 October, transitioning from haute cuisine to a family-friendly brasserie under caterer Tom Remacle's management.

The former Michelin-starred Eden Rose restaurant in Kayl will reopen as "Pavillon Ouerbett" on 15 October under new management, marking a fresh start for the municipal venue following its closure in December 2024.

Dudelange-based caterer Tom Remacle secured the space through a local council tender process. The new brasserie concept – named after the adjacent park – aims to offer a family-friendly dining experience while integrating Remacle's existing catering operations.

Remacle told RTL that seeing the Pavillon available presented the perfect opportunity to expand beyond a pure production kitchen. After multiple rounds of discussions, his proposal was selected for its long-term vision. A nine-year lease has been finalised, pending a procedural review at Kayl's town hall on 1 October.

The venue had remained vacant since chefs Caroline Esch and Valérian Prade departed last winter. Municipal authorities emphasised their preference for a sustainable concept, which aligned with Remacle's plan to combine restaurant service with his catering business.

From Michelin stars to community hub

Kayl council imposed minimal conditions for the Pavillon's new operator, with one key requirement: integrating the adjacent playground into the concept. Remacle transformed this stipulation into a strategic advantage: "That’s precisely why I proposed a brasserie model – with afternoon snacks, ice creams for children..."

The menu will feature accessible, regional classics. "I love grandmother's cooking with local ingredients: vol-au-vents, escargots starters – that's the idea behind this brasserie," said Remacle, who will personally helm the kitchen. The 35-year-old master craftsman brings diverse experience, including training at a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in the south of France ("too formal for my style"), tenures at brasseries in Rumelange and Moutfort's Beim Pier (which he leaves in September), and his own catering business established in 2024.

Only minimal renovations are planned. "The restaurant is well-equipped. I'll bring in my tables and chairs, add a bit of my own style, but otherwise, it will stay the same," he noted.

Nearly a year after its closure, the Pavillon will complete its transition from haute cuisine destination to neighbourhood gathering place when doors reopen on 15 October.