L’Oustau de Baumaniere and Michel Kayser’s Restaurant Alexandre, Two-Star Michelin Dining in Provence, France
Provence, France, a sun-kissed region that has it all?lavender-filled hillsides, turquoise waters, delicious wines and incredible food. Recently, I dined in two of Provence?s exceptional two-star Michelin restaurants, L?Oustau de Baumanière and Michel Kayser?s Restaurant Alexandre.
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L?Oustau de Baumanière
Mr. Raymond Thuilier opened L?Oustau de Baumanière in 1945, the same day his grandson, Jean-André Charial, was born. The property, nestled between the mountains in Les Baux de Provence, consisted of a hotel, gourmet restaurant, pool and stunning gardens. Today with Chef Jean-André at the helm, the Baumanière boasts an exquisite spa, impressive chateau, a high-end shop, wine cave and two restaurants, L?Oustau and Cabro d?Or. My friend Connie and I dined on lunch at L?Oustau. We sat by the pool on a bright sunny day. Our dining extravaganza commenced with a glass of Champagne Baumanière Grand Cru Cuvée Jean-André Charial. Chef André paired it with smoked salmon sprinkled with dried apple and homemade oyster crackers filled with cream of mustard. Next, we savored a delicate puree of codfish with a single bite of smoked eel. The flavor evoked memories of my father?s heavenly clam chowder, but the texture was far more refined.
The subsequent course was a delicate slice of raw tuna laid atop eggplant mousseline with droplets of olive oil, specks of fresh dill, and a scattering of fried capers. Chef André produces his own Champagne,...
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Upscale Living Magazine
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