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France: A Michelin chef goes budget
Posted by: Budget Travel, Tuesday, Aug 25, 2009, 4:43 PM


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Known for his nearly $300-per-person prix fixe dinners, chef Paul Bocuse has staked his Michelin-starred reputation on Ouest Express, a fast-food joint in Lyon's Vaise neighborhood. Instead of the master's truffle soup, you'll find sandwiches—like the one pictured to the right, made with dry-cured ham—pastas, fruit tarts, and a daily entrée special. There's not a single menu item above $13.50, and most dishes are made with locally sourced ingredients such as chèvre from a farm in the nearby town of Hurigny. A second location will open in town next month. 41 rue des Docks, 011-33/4-72-17-95-95, ouestexpress.fr, sandwiches from $5.50.

—David Paul Appell, from the September 2009 issue of Budget Travel

Reader Comments

Bravo for Bocuse! We need more pioneers like him to fine food more accessible, and help make people appreciate good food. You can see a pic of the (very attractive) inside of Bocuse's restaurant "Ouest Express" at http://www.go-lo.net/page/spotlights-3. Bon appétit!

Posted By José Balido on August 25, 2009, 6:44 PM

I also applaud the return to approachable, affordable dining. I for one consider taste first and avoid establishments that manhandle my food to look like architectural structures.

Posted By Susan on August 26, 2009, 8:43 PM

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