One of the things that I was looking forward to in Italy, was the delicious food. Not that I lack of delicious food here at home: we have so many beautiful French products and of course I have my own private chef. But still: Italian food also has a reputation 😉 Of course our lovely guide knew exactly where to take us for the perfect lunch. Nothing ultra gourmet or fine cuisine, but beautiful local products, wine from the next village and a friendly owner.
Welcome to Al Boeuc, a wine bar where they serve typical Piemontese food. We ordered a cheese & meat platter, bruschetta (toasted bread with different toppings like truffle & mushroom, radicchio cream and tomato & basil). And of course the famous Bagna Caöda: a hot dip made of garlic, anchovies, olive oil, butter and cream. You eat it by dipping raw veggies. Accompagnied by a fruity wine and nice conversations, this lunch was so so good!
Al Boeuc serves simple and honest dishes and it's all very tasty. If you're ever in the Lake area, this place deserves your visit! Buon appetito!
Enoteca Al Boeuc /// Via Bersani, 28 /// Orta San Giulio, Italy /// +39 3395840039
open every wednesday to monday from 11-15:30 and 18:30-01:00
This looks like a place I would choose for myself too! It is pretty cruel of you to post this today as I'm keeping to the lent today ;-)) Joyeuses Paques my friend!
Oops wrong timing ;) But a very Happy Easter weekend to you and your loved ones, Igor! xx
Oh my Judith, the smells and tastes from that lunch – so so good. I will miss this for sure. I loved looking through the photos from the blog entries you posted, thanks for sharing! mine should come out soon (i hope). hugs and happy easter weekend!
So lovely that this lunch inspired you to create a new dish at the Bee Hive! I wish I could teleport there every Wednesday. Looking forward to your part of our Blago trip :) bisous!
Omgosh Judith this looks heavenly. Happy Happy Easter :-)
Axx
Yes, SO so delicious! If you're ever in the area ;) Hope you had a wonderful Easter, Anya! xx
LOVE the second picture, it looks like a Dutch still life! (And, well technically… it is, haha.)
Good times, great meal!
Hahaha technically it is indeed ;) We definitely have to go back to Al Boeuc on our next trip! Can't wait!
oh, looks delicious :)
yes, sooo good!
It's really bad to read this after a work out. It looks so delicious. Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Yesterday my husband and I also enjoyed just some bread, cheese and meat for dinner. Delicious!
So true right, simple meals are the best… and with beautiful products like these, it's so so delicious! And then we just add an extra km to our runs right? :p