Thursday, August 31, 2006

Le Panier des Quatre Saisons

Le Panier Des 4 Saisons - Chamonix
24 Galerie Blanc Neige, Rue du Docteur Paccard, Chamonix
Tel: 0033 45053 9877

As the name suggests, this quaint restaurant specializes in seasonal menus; you won't find any cheese fondue or raclette here. Ordering à la carte can be pricey, but the two set menus offer a good selection of the highlights, and there's also a vegetarian option (shocking! This is France, after all!). The rather ridiculously named Menu Ballade Festivale gets you four courses for 34 Euros. You can sample the matafan aux fines herbes (a bready pancake with bacon, served with Savoie ham and salad), filet de canette and crême brulée. Or perhaps carpaccio de boeuf, filet de fera and soupe de melon. The menu also comes with faiselle, which you can have with either cream or a red berry coulis.

The place has a cozy, cabin-like feel and would be a very attractive place for dinner on a cold winter after a hard day on the slopes. The service is friendly and unfussy. Head here if you want a break from the regular alpine fare of cheese and potatoes.

Matafan aux fines herbes

Filet de canette

Faiselle au fruits rouges

Crême brulée

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