Category Archives: Lyon

July 4, 2015
7:12 PM
by: Uhockey

Brasserie Leon de Lyon, Lyon France

Brasserie Leon de Lyon Gougeres au Saint-Marcellin et Cervelle de Canut Jus de Mangue, Pomme, Fenouil Baguette with Olive Tapanade Pate en croute Quenelles de brochet Bugnes Cuit Au Moment et Servies Tiedes – Fresh Peach Jam and Whipped Cream … Continue reading →

Posted in Brasserie Leon de Lyon, Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, French Toast, Ice Cream, Lyon, Pork, Sweetbreads, Vacation

July 4, 2015
3:46 PM
by: Uhockey

Donuts Factory, Lyon France

Donuts Factory Strawberry Kinder Choco Lait Amande Caramel Popcorn Underwhelmed by donuts earlier in my visit, a surprise considering the overall quality of most of Lyon’s pastries and baked goods, it was with some skepticism that I entered the large … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Donuts Factory, Food, France, Lyon, Vacation

July 4, 2015
1:03 PM
by: Uhockey

Georges Blanc, Vonnas France

Georges Blanc Apricot Nectar Baguette, Croissant, Wheat, Cereal Bread with Grand Beurre de Bresse Canapes – Mackerel in Spicy Cream, Candy of Foie Gras with Basil Gel, Snail in Garlic Foam with Crisp Fantasie D’omble Chevalier en Mode Estivale – … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Crab, Croissant, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Georges Blanc, Gnocchi, Lyon, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Vacation, Vonnas

July 4, 2015
10:49 AM
by: Uhockey

Seve, Lyon France

Seve Baba Au Rhum Raspberry St. Honore Paris Brest with Strawberry and Verbena Pistachio Raspberry Mille-Feuille Iberico Macaron Foie Gras Macaron Morel and Mushroom Macaron Gorgonzola Sesame Macaron Strawberry Macaron, Rum Raisin Macaron, Pistachio Macaron, Salted Caramel Macaron Having already … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Lyon, Macaroon, Pork, Seve, Vacation

July 4, 2015
8:08 AM
by: Uhockey

Le Kitchen Cafe, Lyon France

Le Kitchen Café Iced Espresso, Warm Madelines, Vanilla and Cherry Cake, Pistachio Financier Chocolate Chip Cookie Said by some to offer the best coffee in the city, and open early for breakfast pastries on weekends, it was to tiny The … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Food, France, Le Kitchen Cafe, Lyon, Madeline, Vacation

July 4, 2015
7:51 AM
by: Uhockey

Festival des Pains par M et Mme Torres, Lyon France

Festival des Pains par M et Mme Torres Butter Croissant Raspberry Beignet Coffee Éclair Baba Au Rhum Frangipane Cake Located at the opposite end of the street from The Confluence, and passed by more than once during my week in … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Croissant, Dessert, Festival des Pains, Festival des Pains par M et Mme Torres, Food, France, Lyon, Vacation

July 3, 2015
7:32 PM
by: Uhockey

Au Petit Bouchon “Chez Georges,” Lyon France

Au Petit Bouchon “Chez Georges” Vin Rouge Crispy Pork Chitterling Sausage Warm Bread Œufs cocotte au St Marcellin Tripes au vin blanc Quenelle de brochet aux écrevisses Tarte Apricot Considered a local gem, but often discussed by visitors as a … Continue reading →

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July 3, 2015
12:45 PM
by: Uhockey

Régis et Jacques Marcon, Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid France

Régis et Jacques Marcon Le Menu entre Velay et Vivarais Du Sapin, Roi de nos Forets: La Pomme de pin a cueillir, Le Cepe a Ramasser, Cornet fourre a l’hommous de lentilles vertes du Puy, Huitre en gelee de pommes … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Food, France, Ice Cream, Lyon, Régis et Jacques Marcon, Régis Marcon, Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

July 3, 2015
7:55 AM
by: Uhockey

Vert Marc, Chaudes-Aigues France

Vert Marc Laminated Praline Biscuit Apple Tarte Caramel Tarte Butter Croissant Chocolate Baton Having spent a restless night in a humid hotel along the main street of Chaudes-Aigues it was just before dawn that I awoke, and deciding to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Chaudes-Aigues, Croissant, Dessert, Food, France, Lyon, Vacation, Vert Marc

July 3, 2015
6:24 AM
by: Uhockey

Patisserie de la Source du Par, Chaudes-Aigues France

Patisserie de la Source du Par Croque Monsieur Butter Croissant Vanilla Éclair Chocolate Religeuse Prune Clafoutis Having spent a restless night in a humid hotel along the main street of Chaudes-Aigues it was just before dawn that I awoke, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Chaudes-Aigues, Croissant, Dessert, Food, France, Lyon, Patisserie de la Source du Par, Pork, Vacation

July 2, 2015
6:36 PM
by: Uhockey

Serge Vieira, Chaudes-Aigues France

Serge Vieira House Mocktail – Peach, Apple, and Pear with Elderflower Gruyere Bread with Mushroom Cream, Dry Aged Beef with Cucumber, Fried Pork with Lentils Crudite Tarte, Salmon with Guacamole, Trout Tartare with Fennel Gellee, Crispy Tube with Cantal Cream … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Chaudes-Aigues, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Ice Cream, Lyon, Macaroon, Pork, Serge Vieira, Tasting Menu, Vacation

July 2, 2015
1:13 PM
by: Uhockey

Le Suquet par Michel et Sebastien Bras, Laguiole France

Le Suquet par Michel et Sebastien Bras House Filtered Water de L’aubrac and Peach Nectar de Yannick Colombie Bread with Butter and Fennel Canapes – Oeufs Coque Mouillettes, Ancient Grains, Sepia Tarte Aujourd’hui – Le Gargouillou de Jeunes Legumes, Graines … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Ice Cream, Laguiole, Le Suquet par Michel et Sebastien Bras, Lyon, Maison Bras, Michel Bras, Sebastien Bras, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Vacation

July 2, 2015
8:24 AM
by: Uhockey

Pâtisserie Chocolaterie Pépin, Lyon France

Pâtisserie Chocolaterie Pépin Pomme de Pepin Coffee Éclair Paris Brest Guglhupf Raspberry Financier Verrine Apricot, Salted Caramel, Pistachio. Strawberry Macaron Located directly in the shadow of my hotel, but not opening until 9am and thus preventing a visit on days … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Food, France, Lyon, Macaroon, Pâtisserie Chocolaterie Pépin, Vacation

July 1, 2015
7:06 PM
by: Uhockey

Le Neuviem Art, Lyon France

Le Neuviem Art Nectar Fraises du bois Foie Gras Tartine, Green Peas, Broccoli, Sun Dried Spanish Beef Sardines with Plum in Brik Yogurt with Tandori Spices Fried Quail Egg with White Bacon Bread with Butter on Request Royale de Tourteau, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Ice Cream, Le Neuviem Art, Lyon, Madeline, Pork, Tasting Menu, Vacation

July 1, 2015
3:44 PM
by: Uhockey

Bernachon, Lyon France

Bernachon Baba au Rhum Mille-feuille Pecan tartelette Cream Puff Coffee Éclair Chocolates Founded in 1953, and as such a relative youngster compared to some of the oldest purveyors of fine chocolates and confections throughout France, some would suggest Bernachon an … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernachon, Dessert, Food, France, Lyon, Vacation

July 1, 2015
11:37 AM
by: Uhockey

La Mere Brazier, Lyon France

La Mere Brazier Lychee Juice Meat Pie, Bresse Chicken with Foie Gras, Black Cherry Jam Country Loaf and Baguette with Salted and Unsalted Butters from Brittany Cold Tomato Gazpacho with Vegetable Ragout, Almond Cracker, Goat Cheese Artichoke and Foie Gras … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Ice Cream, La Mere Brazier, Lyon, Macaroon, Madeline, Pork, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Vacation

July 1, 2015
9:11 AM
by: Uhockey

Boulangerie de la Martiniere, Lyon France

Boulangerie de la Martiniere Emmental, Hazelnut, Raisin Bread Raspberry Clafoutis Canele de Bordeaux Almond Croissant Praline Braided Croissant Having twice passed the bakery in search of parking for nearby Boulangerie Saint Vincent, it was with boxed bites left over from … Continue reading →

Posted in Boulangerie de la Martiniere, Breakfast, Canele, Croissant, Dessert, Food, France, Lyon, Vacation

July 1, 2015
5:46 AM
by: Uhockey

Boulangerie Saint Vincent, Lyon France

Boulangerie Saint Vincent Coffee Éclair Cherry Clafoutis Chocolate Pistachio Snail Cranberry Pecan Brioche Almond Croissant Apricot Tarte Located on a small corner just steps away from the Saone, and featuring weekday hours that see the small bakery open just long … Continue reading →

Posted in Boulangerie Saint Vincent, Boulangerie St Vincent, Breakfast, Croissant, Dessert, Food, France, Lyon, Vacation

June 30, 2015
7:48 PM
by: Uhockey

Maison Pic, Valence France

Maison Pic Apricot Nectar Escargot Comesquis, Fresh Ewes Cheese and Vanilla, Saffron Marshmallow with Curry Foie Gras Brulee with Green Apple   Kelp Bread, Baguette, Epi, Beer Bread with Brittany Butter Multiple Tomatoes – Black Currant Leaf and Elderflower Glaze, … Continue reading →

Posted in Anne-Sophie Pic, Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Food, France, Ice Cream, Lobster, Lyon, Maison Pic, Pic, Sweetbreads, Tasting Menu, Vacation, Valence

June 30, 2015
2:18 PM
by: Uhockey

Maison Tixier-Marechal, Lyon France

Maison Tixier-Maréchal Coffee Éclair Praline tartelette Baba Au Rhum Cream Puff Praline Brioche Tarte Tatin Paris Brest Cherry Clafoutis Chocolate Religeuse Selected for post-lunch snacks before packing up for a trip to Valence largely as a result of its location … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Food, France, Lyon, Maison Tixier-Marechal, Tixier-Marechal, Vacation