Chez Fifi, a bistro tucked into an Upper East Side townhouse, is a portrait of a woman drawn from the objects and the instincts she bequeathed her sons.
Chez Fifi, an Upper East Side bistro founded by brothers David and Joshua Foulquier, serves as an intimate tribute to their late mother, Firouzeh "Fifi" Foulquier, by incorporating her personal items, music, and extensive art collection into the space. A former Iranian refugee with a passion for vibrant artwork, Fifi's legacy is preserved throughout the townhouse restaurant through her candles, pillows, unedited dinner party playlist, and a curated mix of artwork including pieces by Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Joan Miró, and Cleve Gray. Complementing her original collection are personal touches added by Joshua, such as a commissioned Matisse-style sketch of Fifi that functions as the restaurant’s logo and a Ludwig Bemelmans dog portrait resembling her beloved maltipoo, creating an atmosphere designed to reflect her warm, welcoming spirit.


By
Christa Terry
Photo:
Chez Fifi
