Alsatian Cuisine

Alsatian cuisine is uniquely shaped by its geography, sitting directly on the border between France and Germany. The resulting food seamlessly blends hearty Germanic traditions with refined French culinary techniques.

Choucroute garnie is a famous Alsatian masterpiece consisting of fermented sauerkraut slowly cooked with a variety of fatty meats and sausages. It is typically seasoned with Riesling wine and juniper berries for a rich flavor.

Tarte flambée, also known as Flammekueche, is a regional thin-crust dish resembling a pizza. It is traditionally topped with a rich mixture of fromage blanc, crème fraîche, thinly sliced onions, and bits of bacon.

Alsatian meals are heavily paired with the crisp, aromatic white wines produced in the region's local vineyards. Riesling and Gewürztraminer are the absolute most popular choices for cutting through the heavy, savory nature of the dishes.