Brasserie Georges
Where? Brasserie Georges (Lyon, France) Map Menu
When? Saturday May 13, 2017
Who? Me
Food Style? French
Literally across the road from my hotel is a very large restaurant, capable of sitting hundreds of people. It's very well rated on various websites and I couldn't be bothered walking far for food, so here I am. It's a bit intimidating as the staff to patron ratio is very high at the moment; there's at least 10 waiters...waiting. I'm hoping for something memorable to finish my time in France.
Entree
French Onion Soup with egg yolk and madeira
This first dish says it is prepared in front of me. I'm not sure what to expect. A glass of something is put on my table and I have no idea what it is supposed to be. It almost looks like a lemon honey ginger drink. I hope it's part of the first course.
Well I'm glad I didn't drink it because it's egg yolk and wine, and it's poured into my soup and mixed. That wasn't much preparation at all. The egg cooks in an instant. There's also melted cheese, baguette soaked inside and lots of onions, but I think the wine is perhaps a bit too strong for me. It will be really embarrassing if I get drunk off this soup. Otherwise it's quite good, I love the taste combination of the cheese and onion.
Mains
Rossini-style duck and potatoes with parsley
A plate of duck appears. It smells delicious, all that duck fat is definitely what I am smelling. There is perhaps a bit too much, the sauce tastes quite oily and the skin on the two pieces of breast is a bit soggy, not as crispy as I would have liked. But it's cooked nicely, with pink still on the inside. The foie gras is amazing though, such a beautiful smooth texture, and the potatoes are also masterfully done. The dish really needs a salad to balance the oil and fat though, I don't think I can eat all of the duck skin.
Dessert
Iced nougat with red fruit coulis
I wasn't going to have dessert but I feel like I should have something to rinse the taste of fat out of my mouth, and what better way to do that than with sugar. My iced nougat arrives with a sea of berry coulis. I go to cut a bit off the corner and my heart almost stops when it chips off suddenly, almost flying off the plate. It stops just short of the edge. It's very good though, lots of nut and fruit flavours, and not too sweet. A pleasant way to finish the meal.
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