I'm not really a fan of photographing food, but as this was a food/wine tour, I figured I'd at least aggregate food photos/commentary to a single, skippable post.


The picnicing was top notch, particularly after stopping by the [Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse](wednesday__lyon___gigondas__s_.html).



Still adjusting to the time/dinner zone, Jes and I had a cheese platter at the [Oustalet tasting room](wednesday__lyon___gigondas__s_.html). It was enough food for 4-6 people.



We hit [King Kebab](thursday__gigondas___avignon___aix___rayol__s_.html) in Aix for some quick eats.



The [Petite Creperie](friday__rayol_canadel_sur_mer__s_.html) served incredible meat/cheese crepes as well as a fantastic dessert crepe. Perfect after a day of hiking and swimming in the cold Med.



[Pizza D'Or](saturday__rayol___nice___paris__s_.html) served up some hearty eats between our cote d'azure drive and TGV trip to Paris.



Our Michelin experience was provided by [Saturne](monday__paris__s_.html) in Paris. Everything was very good, but I must say my mind was blown by the white asparagus in a broth that seemed to have bamboo and szechuan peppers. Three courses, dessert, a table with a view - very good for a $50/person carte lunch menu.



After a long bike tour, Jes and I were very happy to catch a fast-casual Chinese place on the walk back to the metro.


On [arriving into Brussels](tuesday__paris___brussels__s_.html), we had to stop in at the first treat shop we saw.



The other obligatory Belgian experience is the light and flaky waffles that [we ordered from Maison Dandoy](wednesday__brussels___bacharach__s_.html).



At [the Rheinhotel](wednesday__brussels___bacharach__s_.html), we enjoyed a hearty three course meal. I was pleasantly surprised by the miso soup.



Swiss fondue, what more needs to be said? There were a few options in Interlaken, but [Taverne](friday__bacharach___interlaken__s_.html) did not disappoint. I was intrigued by the potatoes they served with the fondue, but found them skippable. But the cheese was beyond compare.



Lamb chops [at the Eidelweiss](saturday__bacharach___the_car_free_town_of_gimmelwald___murren__s_.html) weren't anything to write home about. The sizzling platter (complete with bib) was an amusing presentation, though it left me covered in grease. Their beer, however, was superb.



The buffet [at the Schilthorn summit](sunday__murren___schilthorn__s_.html) was pretty typical fare. But the view was hard to beat.

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