Citrus revue illustrée #5

Centered on the theme of Manger (eating), this fifth issue of the French illustrated magazine Citrus arrives in 2016 with a wonderfully playful cover: a smiling figure seated at a table laden with dishes is attended by two elegantly dressed waiters bearing cloche and roasted feast aloft, all rendered in a warm, flat illustrative style. The table of contents promises a rich spread of stories — from "Manger Magique" and "L'Invention du Restaurant" to "Comme un Ogre" and "Nyotaimori, dans la peau d'une femme-assiette" — suggesting the whole issue savors food from every delicious angle. At 19 euros, Citrus continues to serve up thoughtful, beautifully crafted editorial comics for readers with a taste for something a little different.