Relaxing Evenings in Lyon

Occasionally in the evening, especially after a big lunch, we decide to go to a wine bar for a light dinner and glasses of wine.  There are numerous options within easy walking distance of our apartment, and we try to strike a balance between the “tried and true” and “new territory.”

At the top of our list of “tried and trues” is “Le Café Juliette”.  We have been going there for several years, and a couple of the waiters know us and greet us (sometimes in English  L).  It’s quite the happening place, and there’s often music playing!  “Suits” and others come here after work to meet friends, have a refreshing beverage (lots of choices), and unwind before heading home.

Typical summer evening at the Juliette

It’s a great place to enjoy the atmosphere and have some wine with some charcuterie (platter of mixed meats accompanied by lots of slices of fresh baguette) or maybe frites avec parmesan (addictive!).

David enjoying some Rosé and  charcuterie

We have recently gone to another place new to us.  This one was recommended by Annette, a friend from our Découverte de la France class and fellow wine enthusiast.  “The Wee-An” is also an easy walk from our apartment so we decided to give it a try.  Annette told us they have an extensive wine list, and she definitely was not exaggerating!  It is a huge binder! 

Photo from Wee-An's website showing platters of cheese and charcuterie

They also offer platters of charcuterie and platters of a variety of cheeses among many other options.  The food and wine are very good, and the wait staff is very,very pleasant and knowledgeable.   The perfect combination! We have gone there twice now and will likely return.

We finished the evening with a bit of this Armagnac. 
(Vintage the year we were married.  Anna explained
to the waiter that she was 10 years old at the time.  Right!)