What to eat in Marseilles
I'm headed to Maresilles for work this weekend (Thurs-Sun). I'll probably be on my own for meals most days--any suggestions of places or dishes I should try?
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5 Comments:
Kerry is probably more up to date re: restaurants and shops to visit, but the first things that pop to mind when I think of eating in Marseilles is soupe de poissons/bouillabaisse and a full on couscous experience. I will ask my dad and get back to you with more specifics, he lives in provence for seven months out of the year and goes in to Marseilles often, I'm sure he would have some good recs.
simon at 11:31AM on 09/01/09
Bouillabaisse! Bien sure!
Pointy at 2:11PM on 09/01/09
Duh! Bouillabaisse!
1stmakearoux at 3:15PM on 09/01/09
Absolutely bouillabaisse, and I agree also with Simon that you should have soupe de poisson with its rouille. That's my personal favorite. Other Provencal dishes to look out for are fantastic pistous, in both the green and red varieties, aioli, which is a boiled fish and vegetable dish with a garlic mayonnaise, and one of my favorites, which is a Nicois tradition, but you may find it in Marseille, which is zucchini flower beignets. Also, ratatouille, and all of their fantastic dips and spreads. I wrote an article about it for Serious Eats a while back. Here it is. Things like anchoiade and tapenade with baguette are just to die for. I also love caviar d'aubergines. I have never actually eaten anywhere in the city of Marseille aside from my family's house, but I've spent some time in the coastal town of Cassis not to far away, and Chez Gilbert has the best bouillabaisse in town. I understand from hearsay that Miramar is the most reputable bouillabaisse restaurant in Marseille, so you may want to try that. Report back and let us know what you found!
Kerry Saretsky at 3:51PM on 09/01/09
Thanks so much for all the suggestions! I'll definitely let you know what I find.
I am visiting a colleague who made the zucchini flower beignets for us this last spring and they were wonderful!
doubleo4 at 11:54AM on 09/02/09