okay I know its been awhile...but it's time to start reviewing something new! And why not head to…read moreFrance to carry out this plan??? Le Zinc is a wonderful wine bar, located on a little tiny street behind the Marche. watching the cars navigate around this street was theater enough for me but... The wines served here are superb. Natural vinification is the norm for everything they pour, and so expect to drink wines from regions you may know, but makers you may not know (unless you frequent Chambers Street Wines, but even so they can't possibly cover the entire gamut!). The wine is great, the space is amazing, the food helps remind you that le diner should come sooner rather than later...and eventually you push off into the twilight, in search of dinner. Enjoy it; it is a great place to sample the finest wines that France has to offer.

From the owner: Bar à vins Vins bio, biodynamique, naturel…read moreWhiskies, Rhums, Chartreuses

This restaurant was recommended by our hotel in Lyon. It is tucked into an alley between busy…read morestreets, but there are signs from both sides. The atmosphere was calm and quiet, compared to the hustle and bustle outside. The staff spoke limited English, and the menu was French. The lunch set menu was very reasonable and had good options. Everything was very well seasoned, cooked well, and enjoyable. They also had a large variety of wines available. We would come back again.

Went out walking in search of a brunch restaurant and noticed this place was very busy so likely…read moreworth a try. The staff were very friendly and spoke some English. Food was excellent - I recommend 'the complete', a nice mixture of delicious breakfast and lunch items. Every component was exceptional (see picture). The decorations and atmosphere inside are very unique and stylish too.

This place screams LOCAL. We stumbled in here on our way home from dinner and it is tiny and…read morespecializes in great beer and wine. The owner has lovingly designed this very cool place and loves what he does. Do not miss this place--its very cool and the owner is fun to chat up.

From the owner: Petit bar à vin et bière dans le centre de Chamonix. Bar et terrasse non-fumeur!…read moreAssiettes gourmandes. Vins Bio Ambiance Jazz clientèle locale et touristique Pas de réservation, pas de téléphone ni WIFI.

Wow what an nice place. You can get your own table or…read moreshare it with others. The waitress comes up to you with the chalkboard wines and another well with cheese. And get to pick and choose and enjoy the amazing ambience inside it actually looks like a cave/library with bottles and corks. Well done.

For us, the ambiance of this little wine bar was really it's draw. Though their wine selection was…read morethorough, and the assiette de fromage looked very appealing (the kitchen closed before we could confirm our cheese plate theories), it was really the eclectic, artistic, comfortable aesthetic that won us over. I realize that's maybe not how we're meant to make restaurant-going decisions, alas. The service and wine were also as welcoming as the decor.

Wonderful new wine bar in Val Thorens. Right off the slopes: great wines, great beers and great…read morecocktails (what more can you ask for?). Although the place is small, the decor is great, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, oh and they have a terrace with a great view of the mountains! Don't miss it if you're on a ski trip in Val Thorens/the Trois Vallées.

From the owner: Un fleuriste dans un bar à vin Café, bar à vin ou petit restaurant, Le Verre à Soi, par sa…read morepolyvalence, est un lieu unique en son genre. Situé rue Marceau dans le centre, ce petit restaurant est surtout connu pour la qualité de sa cave à vin et sa décoration élégante et verdoyante. Vous pourrez y déguster les meilleurs vins du monde dans une ambiance cosy. Depuis peu, le château d'Yquem 1998 (meilleur vin liquoreux du monde) est de nouveau appréciable pour le plus grand plaisir des amateurs de vin. Plus de 46 sortes de vins sont en dégustation pour tous les goûts ! Allant de l'incontournable aux vins d'exception, Le Verre à Soi vous fait découvrir les plaisirs de ce breuvage. Une partie composition florale est également disponible dans ce restaurant, d'où les nombreux bouquets et autres plantes présents dans la décoration.