When you're on holiday, it's nice to feel like you're in a specific country and sometimes with the internationalisation of things like cuisine, it can be a pretty generic experience wherever you are in the world
Hence, I was so pleased with my lunch experience at Le Tremplin in the ski resort of Alpe d'Huez. Located at the confluence of bases of the Marmottes, the Romains and the 'Scare Chair', it can get busy at lunchtime, so get there early
You eat on a lovely (at least, when it's sunny!) sun deck with waiter service. English is spoken here without too much French aloofness but they indulged me as I tried to practise my French
Ski food is usually loaded with carbohydrate heavy dishes like pasta to keep the energy levels going but only in France can you find a salad with foie gras torchon and smoked duck. I had to order that when saw it
It delivered what it promised with a rich, unctuous foie gras torchon and deeply flavoured smoked duck. I was able to introduce a few members of my ski gang to foie gras. And to cap it off, the dish cost around 14 Euros
Gourmet dining in a cheap lunch restaurant in a ski resort. Must be in France! read more