France RUINED German Food for Us (Alsace Food Tour)

Notable moments

1. 00:52 Coffee at Aux Temps Suspendus

   Camille enjoys an iced matcha latte and cappuccino outside Aux Temps Suspendus on a narrow street in Strasbourg. She shares a story about bonding with the coffee shop owner over their shared love of Lord of the Rings before highlighting the artisanal drinks.

   Aux Temps Suspendus, Strasbourg, France
2. 01:55 Lunch at D'Baecka Ofa Stub

   Ben and Camille dine outdoors at D'Baecka Ofa Stub in Ribeauvillé, trying traditional Alsatian potato pancakes topped with bacon and melted cheese alongside a side salad. Camille tries a bowl of Alsatian spätzle served in a rich cream and mushroom sauce.

   D'Baecka Ofa Stub, Ribeauvillé, France
3. 05:02 Craft beer at Timothy's Microbrewery

   Ben stops by a small serving window built into the medieval wall in Eguisheim to order a local craft blonde beer for €3.90. He chats with the brewer about bitterness and alcohol content before sipping the complex wheat brew on the village cobblestone streets.

   Timothy's Microbrewery, Eguisheim, France
4. 07:07 Historic 1262 doorway frame in Eguisheim

   Ben walks past a half-timbered home in Eguisheim and points out an ancient stone door archway carved with the year 1262. He points out how quiet and secluded this historic street is compared to the busier tourist hubs in the region.

   Eguisheim, France
5. 10:22 Flammkuchen at Schötzi

   Ben and Camille sit at an outdoor table at Schötzi in Strasbourg to eat authentic Alsatian tarte flambée (flammkuchen). Ben explains the dish's medieval origins as test bread while eating a classic lardons-and-cream slice, while Camille reviews a goat cheese, honey, and walnut variation.

   Schötzi, Strasbourg, France
6. 15:51 Wine tasting at Domaine Kurtyka

   Ben and Camille visit the family-owned winery Cave de la Route Romaine / Domaine Kurtyka in Bergheim to sample local Alsatian white wines. Sitting in a glass sunroom overlooking blooming fruit trees and vineyards, Ben practices his German with the host while finding a balanced white wine to enjoy by the glass.

   Cave de la Route Romaine Domaine Kurtyka, Bergheim, France
7. 19:41 Quiche Lorraine at Jadis et Gourmande

   Ben sits at a sidewalk table at Jadis et Gourmande in Colmar to taste a thick slice of Quiche Lorraine served with roasted potatoes and a colorful mixed salad. He praises the savory combination of ham, cheese, and egg filling cooked in a crisp pastry crust.

   Jadis et Gourmande, Colmar, France
8. 22:02 Cheeseburger at La Corde à Linge

   Ben orders a gourmet cheeseburger with rosemary-garlic roasted potatoes and salad at La Corde à Linge in Strasbourg's Petite France district. He tests the quality of tourist-heavy dining spots and finds the beef patty cooked to order and topped with quality local cheese.

   La Corde à Linge, Strasbourg, France
9. 23:57 French pastries by the canal

   Ben and Camille relax along the stone canal bank at Square Louise-Weiss in Strasbourg with fresh treats from a local pastry shop. Ben enjoys a toasted meringue lemon tart while Camille eats a chocolate eclair as swans glide past them in the water.

   Square Louise-Weiss, Strasbourg, France