How could we miss the fine dining experience in Burgundy? This is the country that defines the meaning of fine dining and also home to the Michelin Star Guide.
Le Beneton is a Michelin 1-star restaurant in the town of Beaune. The restaurant could sit about 30 people with a chic and cool ambience. Our waiter was quite proud and spoke with a very confidence tone. He was not rude but rather sure of his recommendation.
We did not go for the tasting menu, prefer a la carte so we could try more dishes. But when we got to dessert, our waiter offered one choice only.
It was the special of the day, fresh peach slowed cook in verveine tea, served chill in the herbal tea jelly topped with crushed nuts. It was tempting, but we asked if there were other choices.
He said in a rather dull tone, ” oh chocolate cake.” We were sold!
Fine dining also means the dinner could last for a few hours. By the time we got to dessert I was half asleep. I don’t have a sweet tooth and usually don’t care too much about dessert.
But my friend said, ‘ you have to try this it will wake you up.’ And she was right!
The peach was perfectly ripped, neither too sweet nor sour. The herbal tea jelly was very light and soothing, together with the crunchy toasted nuts was pure sensation on the palate. It was a perfect ending to a wonderful dining experience!
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