A foodie’s guide to La Rochelle

La Rochelle

La Rochelle is a city on the west coast of France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department. With 75,735 inhabitants in 2017, La Rochelle is the most populated commune in the department and ranks fifth in the New Aquitaine region after Bordeaux, the regional capital, Limoges, Poitiers and Pau. Its inhabitants are called “les Rochelaises” and “les Rochelais”.

In La Rochelle, you will find some delectable dishes that you just cannot miss! There are some mouth-watering dishes and tasty dishes like White Wine, Baguette, and Saffron and many more. Continue reading to know more.

1. White Wine

France has long been considered to be one of the world’s greatest producers of wine. In the Charente and Charente-Maritime regions located in Southwest France, a specific type of grape is grown that is used to create a white wine called Balzac blanc. Although France still offers some of the greatest wines on earth, there is now much more competition in the industry from many other wine-producing nations.

The most popular places to try out White Wine are Egyptian Nights, La Guignette and Chacha Feeka Famous Lassi Peray Wali.

2. Baguette

Baguettes are loaves of French Bread made from lean dough. It is white bread and it’s characterized by it’s length, thinness and crispy crust. There are small cuts in the top of the loaf to allow it to expand during baking. These cuts are an essential characteristic that gives Baguettes their trademark look.

The most popular places to try out Baguette are Christopher’s and garden cafe.

3. Saffron

Saffrons aroma is often described by connoisseurs as reminiscent of metallic honey with grassy or hay-like notes, while its taste has also been noted as hay-like and sweet. Saffron also contributes a luminous yellow-orange coloring to foods. Saffron is widely used in Persian, Indian, European, and Arab cuisines. Confectioneries and liquors also often include saffron. Saffron is used in dishes ranging from the jeweled rice and khoresh of Iran, the Milanese risotto of Italy, the paella of Spain, the bouillabaisse of France, to the biryani with various meat accompaniments in South Asia.

The most popular places to try out Saffron are Christopher’s and Oblix`.

4. Croissant

Croissants are Viennoiserie pastries of Austrian origin. It is told that bakers in Vienna heard Turks digging tunnels during the siege by the Turkish Empire in 1683. They reported them and they retreated. Therefore; they began to make the pastries into a crescent moon shape because of its presence on the Turkish flag.

The most popular places to try out Croissant are Roger Sicard, Egyptian Nights and french coffee shop.

5. Cozze Alla Tarantina

Cozze alla Tarantina is an appetizer featuring fresh mussels in a spicy tomato sauce. The sauce is typically flavored with garlic, parsley, chiles, olive oil, white wine and pepper. Cozze alla Tarantina is usually served with toasted bread or croutons to mop up the flavorful juices. The dish is generally considered to be an appetizer, but can also work as a second course or as a condiment for pasta.

The most popular places to try out Cozze Alla Tarantina are Best Beer, LOST ANTHES and La Rochelle.

6. Mydia

Mydia, also known as dagnje na crvenu buzaru, is a popular appetizer in Greek and Croatian cuisines. It is a dish of fresh mussels that have been steamed in red wine, fresh herbs, garlic and a mixture of garden vegetables. It is then finished off with some Mediterranean red sauce.

The most popular places to try out Mydia are Hôtel Best Western Premier Masqhotel La Rochelle, Egyptian Nights and erasmusu.

7. Mouclade

To make a mouclade, the cooking liquid is thickened with cream and the mussels are served on the half-shell, topped with a spoonful of the sauce. The key is in using the freshest mussels – preferably small, black, and glistening. After the dish has been eaten, it’s recommended to mop up the sauces with a crusty baguette. Pair this seafood dish with a glass of white wine from the region.

The most popular places to try out Mouclade are Bar Andre, BATALOGIANNI and Egyptian Nights.

8. Potato

Potatoes are a root vegetable that generally come in a shape that is round, oval or oblong. When they are young they often have a color that ranges from light gold to tan. The skin on a potato is very thin and delicate and sometimes has brown spots. Inside the potato is an ivory or cream-colored flesh that is finely grained and starchy. Potatoes can range in taste from sweet to savory with nutty hints of flavor.

The most popular places to try out Potato are Christopher’s, La Fabrique and family restaurant.

9. Oysters

Oysters, is a name for the many different salt-water bivalve mollusk families occupying marine homes These valves are highly calcified and oddly shaped. Most oysters are in the superfamily, Osteopenia. Some types of oysters are eaten raw or cooked and are often considered a delicacy. The star of the oysters is considered the Bouchot mussel.

The most popular places to try out Oysters are Egyptian Nights and LOST ANTHES.