Holiday feasts are the occasion to enjoy products we don’t necessarily eat during the rest of the year, such as foie gras, caviar, smoked salmon, and shellfish and crustaceans. Here are my addresses for an elegant and perfect festive season:
Salmon: even though some people eat it all year round, salmon is a timeless classic for holiday feasts. It’s the perfect occasion to buy a truly exceptional one.
Fjord, 21 rue François Guisol, Nice:
A Norwegian meets a Niçois, and the result is a success! You’ll find not only exceptional smoked salmon, sliced by hand in front of customers, but also other Scandinavian specialties. Tel: +33 493 26 20 20.
La Compagnie des Saumons et Caviars, 12 rue du Marché Forville, Cannes:
A must-visit in Cannes, and for many, the best smoked salmon in Cannes. Smoked, farmed, or wild, with plenty of choice, and exclusively the Yagouline smoked salmon, which has a unique smoking process that gives it a more pronounced flavor and a less fatty texture. Tel: +33 493 68 33 07.
Foie Gras: A must for the holidays! Torchon-style, semi-cooked, with truffles, there is something for every taste.
Direct from our producers, 14 rue du Marché Forville, Cannes:
Here you’ll find the foie gras of Roger Junca, a specialist in products from the Southwest since 1949. In the heart of Cannes, this agricultural cooperative gives you access to the finest products directly from producers. Tel: +33 493 30 14 64.
Homemade foie gras from Boucherie du Col Traiteur La Corne d’Or, 98 Corniche André de Joly, Nice:
Here, the motto is quality and house expertise. This whole semi-cooked torchon foie gras is made with IGP farm-raised foie gras from Périgord, with no coloring, no preservatives, and no additives. A delight. Tel: +33 493 01 79 41.
Foie gras prepared and delivered to your home by Chef Guillaume Olivié :
Trained at the Escoffier school and having gained experience working in the finest restaurants on the Côte and in London, the Chef will prepare the foie gras that suits you: a whole foie gras, plain, with truffles, with Port, or with Champagne. The choice is yours. Order your foie gras at least 3 days in advance. For more information: Tel: +33 650 37 73 58.
Shellfish and crustaceans: Oysters, gambas, lobster: products traditionally showcased during the holiday feasts.
Les perles de Monte-Carlo, quai Jean-Charles Ray, Monaco:
Much loved by seafood enthusiasts, you’ll find here the famous “perles de Monte-Carlo,” oysters farmed in Monaco, but also sea urchins, organic shrimp from Madagascar, blue lobsters, and everything you could dream of. Don’t hesitate to reserve your seafood platter for the holidays. Tel: +377 97 77 84 31.
La boutique d’Astoux et Brun, 3 rue Louis Blanc, Cannes:
The shop will allow you to offer your guests the delicious crustaceans and shellfish you can enjoy at the restaurant. This celebrated institution is a tribute to the products of the sea. Here everything is fresh, and the selection is astonishing. Tel: +33 493 39 98 94.
Poissonnerie Les Pirates, 46 bis Bd Stalingrad, Nice:
Open since 1981, local fishing and freshness are the highlights here. Extra-fresh fish, wild catch, seafood. You’ll surely find exactly what you’re looking for. Tel: +33 493 26 00 88.
Holiday poultry: Whether you choose a turkey, a capon, or a Bresse pullet, and no matter how you plan to cook your meat, quality is what will make the difference.
Formia Boucherie Parisienne, 4 Bd de France, Monaco:
Expertise since 1884, exceptional poultry, and here all products are selected directly from the finest producers. This butcher supplies the Princely Palace and the top tables of Monaco and its surroundings. Tel: +377 93 30 85 50.
Boucherie de la Tour, 27 rue Pairolière, Nice:
Highly regarded by both private customers and restaurateurs, this is above all a family story. Founded in 1945 by grandfather Marius, then taken over by his son Charles, and now in the hands of his grandson Lionel, the quality of the products and Niçois tradition are paramount. You’ll be well advised to find exactly what you need for your meal. Tel: +33 493 80 63 08.
Boucherie Fabre, 10 rue du Marché Forville Cannes, 35 Cours Masséna Antibes:
Two locations for this butcher, renowned for its excellent meat. Here you’ll only find quality products. Cited in international guides, a reference. Also delivers to yachts. A special holiday product menu. Tel: +33 492 91 14 46 (Antibes) and +33 626 41 25 21.
Caviar: These rare, priceless but so delicious little grains are increasingly appearing at holiday feasts.
Caviar Kaviari, boucherie Formia, 4 Bd de France, Monaco:
Well known to great caviar connoisseurs, this is an exceptional caviar produced by a very renowned house with over 40 years of experience. Kristal or Osciètre, you’re in for a treat. Order one week in advance. Tel: +377 93 30 85 50.
Boutique Petrossian, Nice Airport:
At Terminal 2 of Nice Airport, the Petrossian boutique lets you buy all the brand’s products, and also taste them on the spot. Tel: +33 483 76 27 36.
Petrossian Caviar at La Compagnie des Saumons et Caviar, 12 rue du Marché Forville, Cannes:
Official retailer of Petrossian caviars, here you can find the Beluga Huso Huso caviar (from the largest sturgeon in the world) or Baïka, the least iodized of caviars. Tel: +33 493 68 33 07.
“Gastronomy is the art of using food to create happiness” Theodore Zeldin
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