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France · Lyon

La Prose
Dejeuner

Situated on the periphery of Lyon, La Prose Déjeuner upholds the rigorous standards of Lyonnaise gastronomy with a focus on seasonal precision and technical clarity. The kitchen excels in the preparation of the quenelle, a light, aerated pike dumpling poached to a delicate firmness and draped in a rich, coral-hued Nantua sauce. Aromas of slow-roasted marrow and clarified butter fill the dining room, signaling a commitment to the city’s 'Mères Lyonnaises' heritage. The Salade Lyonnaise is executed with textbook accuracy, featuring bitter frisée tossed in a warm mustard vinaigrette, topped with thick-cut, crispy lardons and a perfectly translucent poached egg. Technique is further highlighted in the Bresse chicken, braised in a velvety cream sauce with earthy morel mushrooms that provide a sophisticated textural counterpoint. The meal concludes with a vibrant pink praline tart, its shortcrust pastry providing a buttery snap against the caramelized almond filling, embodying disciplined indulgence.

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