Thu 29 Jul 2010
A trip to Nice should never be done without trying socca, a type of bread made with chickpea flour and roasted with a wood fire. I’ve never been able to try it before but insisted we try it this time and I really liked it. You have to wait in line if you are in Vieux Nice, the old section, but it’s worth it.
A look at a typical menu in Nice.
This is where we got our socca, and a few other things.
A look at the line, most of them wanting socca.
Here’s my plate of socca. It’s very good-sort of crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. It can be a sort of hors d’ourvre, but it was my main dish with a glass of wine.
I’ve never seen the French in line for take away. It must be good. I’d rather sit and eat (plus drink!) like you did.
The socca looks interesting – I’ll bet it tastes really good. We liked Nice a lot and would like to return.
Sounds wonderful – and wow! Isn’t that pink shade something else?!
I have not seen lines for take-out either, but what really surprises me… are those locals, wearing shorts and T’s?? Or perhaps your area is more casual than others in the summer. I see cropped pants and sandals, but still mostly sun dresses on women.
Now that sounds pretty interesting. Never heard of it before, but I’d be willing to try it! I guess I’ll have to come back tomorrow, Sunday (haha), and read some more. I did not realize how far behind I am in reading your blog which I always enjoy.
Take Care,
Ulrike
Oh yes, that little shop where everyone is waiting in line for socca is the shop where I waited in line too a few years ago. Unfortunately, I never got my socca as I had to move on but in October I will succeed in my socca mission.
Love all your photos.