Well, truth be told, I don’t have an “inner Julia Child.” I don’t aspire to master French cuisine — or any cuisine, being partial to take-out when at home and room service when traveling.
However, we did have lunch today at La Couronne in Rouen.
I sought out this particular restaurant because the food here is what inspired Ms. Child to get involved in French cooking … and the rest, as they say, is history.
Speaking of history, this place has been here since 1345. That’s impressive. Actually, anything older than Charleston (1670) impresses me.
It wasn’t always a restaurant. It started as an inn/tavern (here they call it an “auberge”). It faces the square where Joan of Arc was killed.
It’s an absolutely charming restaurant, and the food is perfection (they won a Michelin star in 2019). We had grilled steak and a bottle of red and lingered for almost three hours. Y’all know my typical speed is fast-forward, so you can take that lingering as a testament to the relaxed ambience.
Quelle Heure Est-Il? 