I needed to find some specialty items we can't seem to get in the US easily anymore (looking at you…read moreChartreuse) so I did some research into liquor stores in Lyon. I'm very glad I came across this particular store because not only was it easy to find but we easily found everything we needed. Walking in, the displays are a feast for the eyes. Everything is organized so well and decorated so nicely. The sections are easy to navigate. There is more in this store than just wine and liquor as well. There's a nice assortment of candies, teas, and other specialty food items. The people who work in the store are also very friendly and helpful.

From the owner: Première cave historique de Lyon, la Maison Malleval a su traverser 150 ans d'histoire. C'est avec…read morele passage de plusieurs propriétaires qu'elle a su s'imposer comme une des caves à vin les plus importantes de la région. Aujourd'hui, nous pouvons trouver plus de 3 500 références de vin, 1 500 références de spiritueux ainsi qu'une épicerie fine prête à vous faire découvrir de délicieux produits. L'étroite collaboration de plusieurs sommeliers permet de vous dénicher des flacons qui pourraient vous surprendre, vous apportez de la nouveauté ainsi qu'une pointe de curiosité en plus des grands noms de vignerons que nous souhaitons vous présenter.

Oh hey first English review! We were pointed to Giraudet by our Airbnb host, the classifieds and…read morecustomary google searches. Quenelles were a Lyon specialty along with pralines brioche and we were eager to try it since we loved dumplings. They did not disappoint one bit. A saucy creamy delight with 2 large dumplings, the french might do little portions but the Lyonnais don't skimp on the quenelles. While on the one hand I wish they'd branch out and quenelles become a dish served here in the US, on the other it preserves its novelty and appeal by staying within Lyon borders.

From the owner: GIRAUDET est une Maison centenaire, au savoir-faire ancestral qui lui a permis d'être récompensée…read moredu Label Entreprise du Patrimoine vivant en 2012. Éprise de tradition, elle sait cependant vivre avec son époque et épouser les envies plurielles d'aujourd'hui. L'inventivité et le savoir-faire de GIRAUDET s'exprime autour d'un large éventail de quenelles, de sauces et de soupes fraîches, avec l'esprit du fait maison et l'attachement à trois valeurs fondamentales : fraîcheur, naturalité et créativité. GIRAUDET, c'est ainsi plus de 60 quenelles, 40 sauces et 120 soupes à offrir à ses papilles.

Les Halles are one of those markets in Lyon that is an obligatory stop. If you've ever been to any…read moregourmet food market in Europe this one is no exception. The flavor profile is of course lyonnaise and to no surprise Paul Bocuse photos are on every all. Others of the same stature include La Mère Brazier who also has a restaurant in her honor. The selection of every which way savor and sweet are there for the picking and let's not forget the bakeries and cheese mongers as well as charcuterie purveyors . If you leave here hungry you didn't do it right

Came with our small tour group for a tasting at this wonderful Market. All types of food on offer…read more We were presented with an assortment of typical Lyonnaise dishes to sample. Apparently this is where locals go to pick up top quality food. We were served by an individual who talked us through the offerings. Afterward we strolled around and you literally could have stayed here and eat all day. Apparently some folks do that. The place is the brainchild of the late Paul Bocuse world renowned chef. Well worth a stop if you are in town. Mark & Nancy.