MICHELIN STARS

Hmm, well I've been very slack lately with this blog, so I will attempt to update you with some of the big things that have happened in the last couple of months. One of them was Amy, Twinnie and my trip to Lyon in May. Unfortunately I screwed my back up again, so I wasn't really able to see much. BUT! I could still eat... and thank god for that, as Lyon is considered to be the gastronomical capital of the gastronomic capital of the world.

We had 2 great foodie experiences there, the first a visit to a traditional bouchon, and the other, a fine fine dining experience at a Michelin Star restaurant. A bouchon is a restaurant serving traditional Lyonnaise cuisine, which relies heavily on offal. Yes, that's right... a restaurant based on intestines, livers, kidneys and pig noses and feet. Mmmmm, delicious. Actually, if its cooked properly its not too bad, tasty even. Amy was in seventh heaven as her childhood memories of steak and kidney pudding were revived.

France has a number of michelin star restaurants, all of which are pretty pricey. But if you go for lunch and have the set menu then it can be great value. We went to the Auberge du Fond Rose, and for 40 euros we had an entree, main and dessert, 2 amuse bouches (tiny cleanser plates) and 2 glasses of wine that were matched to our food for us. The service was boardering on over the top - a waiter actually took you to the toilet and opened the door and turned the light on for you!!! But the food was absolutely amazing. One of the best meals we have all ever had, and it really shows you what fine dining is all about. Very addicitive too - we have plans to go to a Parisian Michelin restaurant before Daz leaves.