Wining and Dining

My update on our food journeys.

1. Chez Arno

Segny, France

13 Impasse du Vieux Bourg 01170 Ségny, France Segny France

Lovely little restaurant in a really small town.

Waitress couldn't speak English but was very welcoming and friendly. Had a few good laughs with her trying to understand the menu and in the end, the chef stepped out of his kitchen to tell us about his menu (first for us, anywhere in the world).

We started with the Rabbit Pate which was recommended by our hotel owner.

Never had rabbit before and enjoyed it. Complemented by slices of good French bread.

Rabbit pate with good ole French bread

The next 2 photos don't do the food much justice. I didn't have the patience to take a nice shot as the aroma was just too much to wait any longer to sink our teeth into it.

Veal with blue cheese sauce

Expected a pungent smell (as associated with blue cheese) from the sauce but was surprised with very flavorful grilled cheese aroma. Taste was just nice with the perfectly seared veal.

Veal with blue cheese

Beef steak with mushroom sauce

Perfectly medium well steak (not that the Chef gave me a choice, but maybe there is only one way to serve this steak).

Beef steak with mushroom sauce

Both served with potato gratin, brussel sprouts, carrots and a minced vegetable (texture like coconut but I suspect it could be fennel).

2. Roasted chicken place in Geneva

Roasted chicken with potatoes and salad

Food wasn't great in my opinion although place was recommend in guidebooks and hotel guides but I choose not to mention name or location.

The chicken flavor was lacking or completely overpowered by salt although roasting doneness and texture was good (meat was falling off the bone type).

Side dishes didn't complement and individually wasn't surprising, just normal.

I shall continue with more entries on our food adventure in Torino later on.

Had some pretty good dishes here.