Rivea on the Riviera
We don’t usually announce the openings of restaurants without trying them, however I have heard so many good things about this restaurant I was hoping that maybe on of our readers could try and beat us to the punch and give us a review. The much anticipated Rivea opened in the Byblos Hotel in Saint-Tropez...
Reliable Romy
One of the great things about working in the culinary field is finding the best products, and then getting to eat them. Not far behind these products you almost always discover an exceptional individual. Romy Gallucio, at my local market in Monaco, is one of those people. When I need some fresh ideas for a...
Marché Provencal in Antibes
The covered market in Antibes is nestled in the center of the old walled city inside a charming iron structure. It is a stellar location, and the tiny city centre is remarkably untouched, although surrounded by hideous developments from the modern era. Segolene and I really enjoyed walking along the ramparts from our car to...
Chewy Granola
Okay so maybe this recipe has nothing to do with the Riviera, but it has become a staple of our breakfasts over the past few summers. In addition, it is our first breakfast recipe. Making your own granola is something so simple and tasty, and many of our guests this summer wanted to learn how...
Menton Lemon Meringue Pie
After obtaining the incredible lemon meringue pie recipe from local producer Madame Tosan we tried it out on ten guests last Friday night. The recipe was a little tricky, and instead of making lemon curd, the Mentonnais method creates more of a lemon flan. The result is surprisingly delicious, and a nice change to traditional recipes....
Lemon Carnaval in Menton
If you are a regular reader of Riviera Kitchen you know about our obsession with lemons from Menton. They have been part of our recipes from the very beginning of our project, and this year we had the pleasure of attending the legendary “Fete du Citron” or Lemon festival that happens each year in Menton....
The perfect soufflé
My Mom and I were taken to the legendary restaurant “le Grill” on one of my first visits to Monte-Carlo. I remember the decoration and service that really brought back a sense of glamour that must have existed here back in the fifties and sixties. Legend has it that Aristotle Onassis was responsible for the...
Right under your nose
After living in Monaco for almost a year, it’s funny I never thought to post anything about the market at La Condamine. Sure, it’s a bit of a shame that this market is not world class. Given the clientele, it should be as great as Eataly, The Ferry Building in San Francisco or any other...