What is Burgundy known for?
Burgundy is responsible for some of France’s most celebrated dishes. The chefs, farmers and everyday citizens of Burgundy are passionate about all things food and wine. Add to this the area’s unique terroir and the result is tantalising meals that utilise the full range of the region’s signature flavours. Below are a few Burgundian dishes that you ...
Where can I find gougères?
Gougères are sometimes served cold to accompany wine tastings or warm when taken as an appetiser. You can find them at most bakeries in Burgundy and they also make a great snack during the day. Gougères | © Luigi Anzivino / WikiCommons.
What is a gougère?
Fluffy and savoury gougères are a combination of choux pastry, the light pastry dough also used for profiteroles and éclairs, mixed with cheese. Typically, Gruyère is the fromage of choice or its regional counterpart, Comté. Gougères are sometimes served cold to accompany wine tastings or warm when taken as an appetiser. You can find them at most bakeries in Burgundy and they also make a great snack during the day.
What is the tastiest poultry in the world?
Poulet de Bresse. Poulet de Bresse (chicken from Bresse) is said to be one of the tastiest poultries the world over; it’s so coveted that it even bears AOC ( Appellation d’origine contrôlée) status.
What is a grenouille?
Cuisses de grenouille (frog legs) are a delicacy around the globe but have been particularly noted as a staple in French cuisine over the past few centuries. In Burgundy, they’re most often presented lightly fried with garlic and parsley.
Is Burgundy sauce vegetarian?
This typical Burgundian sauce is comprised of lardons, onions, mushrooms and shallots. While the food in Burgundy isn’t exactly kind to vegetarians, omitting the lardons can make this dish an animal-friendly meal. Oeufs en meurette | © Popo le Chien / WikiCommons.
burgers
8 oz. ground short rib, brisket, chuck, onion bacon jam, emmental cheese, truffle and foie demi, garlic aioli, Union Special brioche bun
boozy floats
St. Germain, Deep Eddy Vodka, Aperol, House-made rhubarb syrup, lemon juice, Prosecco Rosé, over strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries
