Food glorious food! We had several more meals that were memorable. Let’s start with another food tour this time in Strasbourg!
Our meeting spot was a bronze display of the historic city center in a nearby park.
Our guide shared details using the bronze map giving us an idea of our walking path and the stops we were going to make. The cathedral can easily be seen below.
Before our first ‘official’ eating spot, we had to make a slight detour and pick-up. This tasty treat – kougelhopf – was being shared at the very end of the tour. But to be sure the bakery still had some available, an order was placed earlier for us to pick up. They have a unique shape (and baking instrument), somewhat similar to a bundt pan. You can see part of one behind the sign below.
Our first stop was the Meteor Brewery – an independent, family-run brewery since 1640.
The beer was easy drinking and served with local sausages, meats and cheese.
Next up – a bit of cheese.
Yes, one of those were a local Munster cheese.
Time for a sit-down break at the next stop at Le Gruber. Most of their patrons were sitting outside, yes, the weather was that nice. We went inside since our group was larger.
Choices were meat or vegetarian. We got one of each to share. 🙂
The last stop on our food tour was a ‘dessert’ tarte flambe.
Remember that first stop we made to pick up the ‘kougelhopf’? Yeah, we were too full and we each were given a mini kougelhopf to eat at our leisure. Thank goodness.
We had walked past this restaurant a number of times as we traversed the area. One day we stopped for lunch – delicious! Another fine choice for eating.
Two rooms and an outside terrace (of course, that’s where we sat) gave this restaurant a capacity of almost 50. It was a privileged gastronomic experience. The salmon with creme-fresh (left photo) and the duck foie gras (right photo) was a heavenly way to start the experience.
All of the main courses were well chosen:
Beef Carpaccio with pesto and Parmigano Regioano.
I chose the creamy risotto with spring vegetables (white asparagus). It was the creamiest!
Pork shank braised in beer & honey.
Steak with tiger sauce and mixed vegetables.
Delicious desserts.
Excellent eating!
While the restaurant noted above was a great lunch spot, we made reservations for one of the oldest establishments in Strausborg for our last evening of dining…….Maison Kammerzell.
Written by numerous journalists around the world as one of the 1000 places to see in your life. Located at the foot of the Strasbourg Cathedral, it symbolizes the Renaissance art of the city. The wood sculptures, murals and the 75 windows with stained glass in a cul-de-boteille fashion, exalt the virtues combining medieval nobility and ancient culture.
A quick shot before the feasting began.
The duck terrine with hazelnuts and snails in Alsatian style started our dining. Seems like every meal has foie gras or a terrine – what living.
My chicken supreme marinated with lemon and ginger (and don’t forget the frites) was some of the best chicken I’ve eaten.
Pan-fried sea bass fillet with saffron rice and veggies.
Veal kidneys and mushrooms, pasta and more mixed veggies.
The last meal selection was Pike perch fillet, ‘Matelote’ style, a Riesling sauce, tagliatelle and crispy bacon – of course it needed the bacon. 🙂
Desserts were no less fabulous: chocolate & banana tart (left) ice cream & sorbet (right).
Pistachio biscuit, w/ yogurt mouse and yogurt sorbet.
We would definitely eat at this restaurant if we ever make it back to the city – yes, it is that good. Then right around the corner……………..
One last post for Strasbourg and then headed to Paris.
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