bouillabaisse
noun
bouil·la·baisse
ˌbü-yə-ˈbās 
-ˈbāz;
ˈbü-yə-ˌbās,
-ˌbāz
1
: a highly seasoned fish stew made with at least two kinds of fish
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Beyond Mutra, other restaurants specializing in Israeli cuisine have earned stars or recognition from Michelin, including the one-star Shabour in Paris, where Israeli chef Assaf Granit serves plates of seared mullet as a take on bouillabaisse, and semolina pudding with orange blossom.
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Try the edamame dumplings, Keys-y bouillabaisse with yellowtail snapper, daily catch, or whole seasonal fish served with tropical slaw, citrus, and jasmine rice to keep on theme.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
La Capitale is a French brasserie that appeals to more locals than guests for its unique-in-town dishes like duck confit, bouillabaisse, and steak au poivre.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Marseille’s bouillabaisse follows a 1980 charter dictating which fish can go in the pot.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
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Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Try the edamame dumplings, Keys-y bouillabaisse with yellowtail snapper, daily catch, or whole seasonal fish served with tropical slaw, citrus, and jasmine rice to keep on theme.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
La Capitale is a French brasserie that appeals to more locals than guests for its unique-in-town dishes like duck confit, bouillabaisse, and steak au poivre.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Marseille’s bouillabaisse follows a 1980 charter dictating which fish can go in the pot.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
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bouillabaisse
noun
bouil·la·baisse
ˌbü-yə-ˈbās
ˈbü-yə-ˌbās
: a spicy stew made from a variety of fish and shellfish
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