A few steps from the center of the capital, a real corner of paradise is hidden. A winter cottage, surrounded by avenues of firs and glistening snow, ideal for spending a winter evening. To travel towards the peaks, direction Asnières and restaurants In Monix. A true alpine lodge, the place immediately takes us to the foot of the slopes. Enough to make us want to slip on our Moon Boots and pull out our prettiest wool sweater.
Winter restaurant Chez Monix
In Asnières, summer restaurant Le Splash turns into a mountain restaurant every year. As temperatures begin to cool, the area is covered in a thick layer of snow, welcoming its first firs and ushering in raclette and fondue season.
Presented by the group Not a Parisian bistro, the restaurant reveals a large room warmed by a checkered carpet, cozy throws, a large open oven and wooden details. Around it, the terrace reveals an incredible Christmas village populated by old skis, snowmobiles, big trees, but also real recycled and redecorated gondolas. Here we sit in the chairlift to taste the best winter foods and immerse ourselves in the vintage atmosphere of the old days. Ski station.
Savoyard menu at Chez Monix restaurant
There’s nothing like a good raclette recipe to warm you up. At Monix, it is served directly in a huge dish and is accompanied by gourmet plates of charcuterie or grilled vegetables. A fondue inspired by a traditional Savoy recipe takes us directly to the slopes. Among the rest of the score, we can also find a very hearty preparation of tartiflette, beef fillet, pieces of meat or fish cooked on fire, goulash, etc.
As for desserts, we end the meal with notes of caramelized apples with a nice dad’s tart. Creamy yogurt is topped with a mixture of pears, vanilla and speculoos, while homemade profiteroles are made with delicious praline.
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