The cuisine of Nancy is very diverse and authentic, the region has many interesting gastronomic symbols. One of the main symbols is fragrant and sweet mirabelle plum, which has been cultivated in the region for hundreds of years. It is used to prepare the most popular desserts, fragrant plum cakes, jam, and special types of liquor. At Nancy restaurants, you can try various pastries with plum filling, and at markets and grocery stores, they sell super tasty jam.
Besides fruit, Nancy is famous for its fine cheese-making traditions. They use selected cow's milk to prepare world-famous Muenster cheese, as well as delicious Bruer cheese, the world's first cheese launched into space. Cheese is added to various salads and original pastries, the likes of which can't be found in other French cities.
Besides wonderful pastries, Nancy restaurants are famous for their hearty meat dishes, which are prepared mainly from veal and pork. A classic of the regional menu is pork and vegetable stew, and a real historical specialty calf’s head, which is usually cooked on major holidays.
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