In Nice, France there’s a beer made with chickpeas rather than barley.
Salade Nicoise is more famous internationally, but, in my book, the one dish that defines Nice, France is Socca. Starting with the humble chickpea, the result is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a savory, nutty flavor.
Brent explores Nice, France through its food, starting with the city’s famous socca (and socca beer!) before moving on to trouchia, a Swiss chard and egg tart, a warming Lebanese soup, and the savory or sweet tourte de blettes. This food crawl also features a visit to the lively Marché aux Fleurs Cours Saleya and the historic Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice, making it a perfect mix of food, travel, and local culture.
From sizzling street food in Nice to centuries-old snacks in Genoa,
I traveled the French and Italian Riviera to taste some of the most unique local foods you’ve probably never heard of. In this food and travel adventure, I explore authentic street food on the Riviera, eating what locals love in Nice, France, Genoa, Italy, and much more.