Articles of category "French service"

Indisputably, one of modern France's greatest treasures is its rich cuisine. The French have an ongoing love affair with food, and their reverence for time spent eating is evident in any culinary establishment nationwide. If we speak about French food service we should say about the regions of France and their traditions and styles: Classical French cuisine, Haute cuisine, Cuisine Nouvelle, Cuisine du terroir. Each of these three traditions is strongly represented in France, with each having its supporters and specialist restaurants. Aside from French bread and water, the most common accompaniments to a French food service are wine and cheese.

French cuisine is extremely diverse, with only the Chinese having similar variety in their food. This variety is supported by the French passion for good food in all its forms, France's extraordinary range of different geographies and climates which support the local production of all types of ingredients, and France's long and varied history. In many ways, an understanding of the culture of French cooking is an understanding of France itself.