Eat and drink

Where to eat in Colmar? My 9 favorite restaurants
By Laurène Philippot

Are you looking for a good restaurant in Colmar? Here’s my selection of great spots! I don’t know if these are the best restaurants in Colmar, but they’re definitely the ones I’d recommend to friends asking for advice. These places have been my go-to favorites for years—the ones I return to without hesitation. I’ve generally […]

2 tearooms and cafés to discover in Sélestat
By Laurène Philippot

I’m a fan of cosy tearooms, so I’ve become an expert at finding good addresses. Here’s my selection of the best cafés and tearooms in Sélestat. 1. Galerie Café La Ligne Bleue I liked I liked less Another amazing place! Galerie La Ligne Bleue is both a contemporary art gallery and a café, all located […]

The best bars in Mulhouse
By Laurène Philippot

Today, I invited my blogger friend Philippe Trzebiatowski, from the excellent travel blog Vatebalader, to talk to me about a subject he knows well: bars in Mulhouse! Philippe is from Mulhouse and likes to go out (a lot), so he was the perfect person to write this article! I let him speak… As I often […]

Organic, Vegetarian, and Vegan Restaurants in Colmar: My Top 3
By Laurène Philippot

There aren’t many organic, vegetarian, and vegan restaurants in Colmar, but there are some excellent options. Between L’Arpège, a true semi-gourmet institution; the Luser Stub, a charming hidden gem; and Cuit Lu Cru, the 100% plant-based option at the Marché Couvert, you have three very different ways to enjoy organic and plant-based dining in Colmar. […]

Where can you find the best pastry shop in Colmar? My favorite spots!
By Laurène Philippot

Calling all foodies visiting or living in the Haut-Rhin! Finding the best pastry shop in Colmar is a must for anyone who loves sweet treats. Whether you’re looking for a traditional kouglof to take home as a souvenir, unique and delicious pastries, or a dessert worthy of a top chef for Sunday afternoon, the city […]

Recipe for Alsatian “bouchées à la Reine” with Alsatian pasta
By Marine Gehin

Here’s the recipe for chicken “bouchées à la reine” with Alsatian pasta – a delicious, typically Alsatian recipe! Enjoy your meal 🙂

Recipe for Alsatian sauerkraut – THE traditional dish
By Marine Gehin

Recipe for Alsatian sauerkraut. Marine, a 100% Alsatian blogger, explains how to make traditional choucroute garnie (alsatian sauerkraut) Yummy!

Recipe for mannele, the brioche men of St Nicholas’ Day
By Marine Gehin

Recipe for mannala (or manala or mannele), little brioche men traditionally eaten in Alsace on Saint Nicholas Day. Enjoy your meal!

Recipe for decorated Alsatian gingerbread
By Marine Gehin

Alsace Christmas recipe: decorated gingerbread. All Marine’s tips for beautiful, soft cookies!