What if we enjoyed a piece of Alsace for the meal? The flammekueche, more commonly known as "tarte flambée", is an integral part of Alsatian culinary heritage. Traditionally composed of a thin, crispy bread dough covered with a mixture of cottage cheese and thick cream, seasoned with a blend of spices and topped with small lardons and finely chopped onions, it is baked in a wood-fired oven, directly on the stone. So much for the presentations.
Today, we're making your mouth water because a flammekueche bar has opened in the heart of Nantes at 14bis rue Talensac: Flam's. In this spot, you'll find traditional flammekueches jazzed up with garlic and chives, fresh mushrooms, or even gratin-style. But there are also more original creations like the Vegetarian (zucchinis, tomatoes, and mushrooms), Saint-Marcellin, Primeur (goat cheese, tomatoes, pesto, and chives), Goat Honey, Munster, Burger (with minced meat), Mexican, Chicken, Montagnarde (with raclette cheese), or Nordic (with smoked salmon and dill).
All-you-can-eat Flam's and sweet Flam's
If the restaurant also offers other Alsatian creations like Spaetzles with various flavors, our hearts melt for the all-you-can-eat traditional flammekueches for €13. An orgy of Flam's (as they are called there) that you won't leave unscathed. And if your heart (and stomach) desires, you can choose the all-you-can-eat creation flammekueches formula (with a starter or a dessert) by adding an extra €5.5.
