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Foodies: Taste the Delicacies of Nice
With a population of about one million people, the city of Nice is France's fifth most populous city. Located on the French Riviera on the Mediterranean Sea, the city is known for its beauty and culture. While travelers from around the world visit the city to stroll along its seafront or see its historical and cultural attractions, many simply enjoy soaking up the city's atmosphere while dining in one of its bistros or cafes where the tastes of Nice demonstrate why its cuisine is so revered.
The Culinary Charms of Nice
In many ways, Nice's cuisine is so extraordinary because its position near the Italian border. While many of its dishes are comparable to those of Provence, Nice cuisine contains many Italian accents. Moreover, as a celebrated tourist city, many people from North Africa, Spain, and other parts of Europe have influenced one dish or another. Naturally, seafood is a hallmark of the cuisine as are herbs and olive oil. Yet because Nice is so popular with tourists in search of a French experience, it is possible to found dishes that are well-known throughout the country. Yet travelers who want to taste the best of Nice itself will have ample opportunity by visiting restaurants that serve dishes of Provence and specialties that are unique to Nice. When dining in Nice, the following dishes should not be missed by foodies who want to experience genuine tastes of the city.
Salade Nicoise
Today this salad is served throughout the world; however, it's named for Nice where the salad reigns supreme with its bed of mixed greens, tomatoes, green beans, anchovies, tuna, and egg. Served with vinaigrette, this refreshing salad is traditionally served with peppers, shallots, and other vegetables as well. For a delicious lunch while sightseeing or shopping, this is the perfect Cote d'Azure meal.
Socca
Essentially a crepe made from chickpea flower and olive oil, this rustic dish has no pretensions; it's merely simple and served warm and sprinkled with pepper. In some ways, it reflects the region's more historic past before tourists and posh hotels, when fishing villages dotted the coast and people relied upon simple snacks as they went about their busy days. Socca is believed to be a Genoese influence, but the people of Nice adopted it so long ago that it has become a city staple.
Pissaladiere
This type of white pizza may have come been a Roman influence on Nice and surrounding cities on both the French and Italian border. It's been enjoyed, therefore, for centuries and many recipes for this signature dish are quite old. Cheese is seldom used to cover the thickened dough and the top is generally covered with nearly-pureed anchovies, garlic, olives, and onions. It's a typical Nice appetizer and the perfect meal to enjoy at a sunny café.
Ratatouille
Few visit the south of France without sampling this rustic dish. Ratatouille originated in Nice before spreading to the rest of Provence. It is a vegetable stew that features tomatoes, garlic, onions, peppers, eggplant, zucchini, and various herbs of Provence. Often eaten as a side dish, it is also enjoyed in crepes or added to omelets.
Dining Out
While these are among the city's most noteworthy dishes, travelers also hope to try cuisine favorites such as soupe au pistou, pan-bagnat, and daube. Nice boasts elegant bistros where these dishes can be enjoyed, but cafes, inns, hotels, and traditional Nice restaurants may also serve them. For unforgettable versions of Nice's best culinary traditions, be sure to dine at Les Viviers, Chantecler of the Hotel Negresco, La Merenda, and La Reserve de Nice. This beautiful city has so much to see and do, but its cafes simply beckon with delicious flavors tempting one to simply relax, eat, and drink in the warm sunshine.
By Simon Dance
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