Anema RESTAURANT, SEASONAL CHEFS
the Saint-Julien's residence table
Anema is back in business: Join us from June 19 to September 8, 2025 for Season 3 !
Resident Cheffe Léa Etchegoyen will be at the helm of this new culinary residence!
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The beautiful story of ANEMA continues:
a table open to chefs from here and abroad, initiated by Antoine & Maxence in 2023, and taken over this year by Chef Javier Meneses in 2024.
Every summer, ANEMA becomes his creative space, where gastronomy becomes an art of living.
Inspired by the art residency model, ANEMA welcomes passionate chefs who share their art for a season.
A passionate chef
From Italian & Chilean descents, it was in 2017 that Javier Meneses settled in Bayonne to pursue his rugby career where he played fo local clubs including the Aviron Bayonnais? In 2020, Javier launched his catering & private Chef business during the lockdown, where his passion for cooking became a real turning point.
Today at the helm of El Fogon restaurant in Angley, Javier focuses on local products, highlighting local producers and their know-how. His cuisine blends authenticity, passion and innovation: the promise of a unique culinary experience.
The menu below is for informational purposes only and may vary depending on availability and seasonality.
A commitment to LOCAL & SEASONAL flavors
Léa Etchegoyhen draws her inspiration from fresh, committed, instinctive cuisine that is deeply rooted in her environment. Close to her producers, she holds three fish auctions a week and works directly with them, without intermediaries. Léa makes it a point of honor to select and promote local fish and meat. Wine lovers will not be disappointed! To accompany the festivities, the Context agency is curating a selection of French and local wines that are healthy, easy to digest, and distinguished by their vintage, sourced from committed winemakers.
A committed cuisine
Inspired by the model of artists' residences, ANEMA welcomes passionate chefs who will share their art for a season on the terrace of the Hôtel Saint-Julien in Biarritz. A table open to young chefs, initiated by Antoine & Maxence in 2023 and by Chef Javier Meneses in 2024.
Throughout the summer, you will be able to discover a cuisine that respects and enhances the quality of the ingredients used, while maintaining a certain authenticity. Anema invites you all summer long for friendly moments and a cuisine just waiting to be discovered.
THE ART OF MIXOLOGY
And what better way to enjoy this seasonal cuisine than on our flowered terrace? Marine, our Head Barmaid, is passionate about the art of mixology, offering a cocktail menu signed by Jérémy Lauilhé, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and renowned mixologist. To whet your appetite, they'll suggest you to sample one of the house's signature cocktails. You'll love relaxing, in the intimate setting of our terrace, with a refreshing drink whether after a long bike ride or a surfing session on the Basque coast.
