One of my favorite lunch spots right here in Lyon is L'Epicerie, just off the uber-touristy Rue Mercière. The menu is blissfully simple, specializing in tartines, which is basically toast topped with...anything. To give you a better idea, I'll countdown of my top 3 tartines:
3. Nutella: A classic.
2. Magret de canard et beurre des pruneaux: When I ordered this one, I wasn't really sure what was coming to me. I asked the man that was sitting next to me what it was, and he said it was the best part of the duck, and usually pretty delicious. Served cold over a slab of prune butter (I know it sounds weird, but give it a shot), it was a genuine gourmet delicacy.
1. Chèvre et miel (Goat cheese and honey): This one is served hot, with the cheese oozing all over the plate in this combination that never goes wrong.
If the delicious (and cheap) food isn't tempting enough, the décor is that of a quaint French country home, with old kitchen appliances in a paint-chipped cupboard, retro aluminum containers, and long wooden communal tables. And the desserts are pretty delicious too (try the temps de cerises, a rum infused cherry-and-cream concoction).
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