Gastronomy and Wellness
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Our most beautiful terraces
Terraces, these open, convivial spaces, also encourage socializing.
They enable spontaneous conversation with passers-by or with the person sitting next to you, creating opportunities for unexpected encounters.
In an urban context, they play a crucial role in energizing the neighborhood, transforming streets into veritable living spaces where residents and visitors mingle.
This summer, we’ve taken the time to track down what we think are the best terraces in three charming Alsatian towns: Mulhouse, Colmar and Strasbourg.
We’ve taken the time to visit these restaurants, which we believe offer a setting that’s well worth the detour, for an experience that’s both gastronomic and immersive.
Cocktails
The art of the drink reinvented
The history of cocktails began in the 17th century with the appearance of the Punch in India.
The blend was developed by British sailors from the British East India Company, who were looking for a refreshing drink suited to India’s hot, humid climate.
The original punch was made from five ingredients: arak (a local spirit distilled from coconut or rice), sugar, water, citrus juice and spices.
With the expansion of the British Empire into the Caribbean, punch underwent a notable transformation.
In the British West Indies, settlers replaced arak with rum, an alcohol produced locally from sugar cane.
This variant of punch became emblematic of the region and laid the foundations for the tradition of rum-based cocktails, which continues to this day.
Carte Blanche to
Laurent Haller
Located in the heart of the charming town of Rixheim, the restaurant Le 7ème Continent has been attracting gourmets and lovers of good food for many years. We gave Laurent Haller carte blanche in food&good magazine nr12 (July 2024) to tell us about his passion for creative, seasonal and, if possible, local cuisine. In 2015, Le 7ème Continent restaurant reached a remarkable milestone in its culinary history by earning a Michelin star, a prestigious accolade in the world of gastronomy. This star testifies to the excellence of the restaurant’s cuisine and service, as well as its ongoing commitment to quality and innovation. Le 7ème Continent’s menu is a veritable gustatory voyage, showcasing the finest local and seasonal produce. The passionate and talented chef concocts dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious, subtly blending flavors and textures to offer a unique culinary experience with every bite. Whether for a business lunch, romantic dinner or special celebration, every dish is prepared with care and attention to detail.
Holiday Recipes
Holiday menus are an opportunity to celebrate the season, traditions and festivities with delicious dishes and iconic ingredients. Here are the most popular recipes for this festive season.
Taste of Alsace
Rachel Dessaigne
Originally from Obern, Rachel Dessaigne is the daughter of restaurateurs and the granddaughter of shopkeepers.
For 20 years, she worked in communications and advertising, her initial training, before opening her first ready-to-wear boutique in Colmar in 2014: The store, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year!
She continues her development with JOTT franchises in Colmar, Mulhouse and Belfort.
Gourmand and curious, she likes to do things seriously without taking herself too seriously.
And, like the readers of this magazine, she loves cooking, entertaining, discovering and sharing good food and good wine.
Aperitif!
Similar aperitif practices or convivial moments exist in many cultures around the world, with regional variations reflecting different cultures and traditions. The Italians have developed their own version called “aperitivo”, while the Spanish have their famous “tapas”. Americans, meanwhile, have adopted “happy hour” as a time to relax and enjoy themselves. In Japan, there’s the tradition of the “izakaya”, a type of bar or pub where people gather to eat and drink before dinner. In China, it’s customary to gather around drinks and light snacks such as dim sum, small steamed bites. In the same way, aperitifs around the world symbolize the importance of human relations and the art of living.
