A dish that tells its story — French Onion Soup reviewed

You can taste history in French Onion Soup if you know what to look for. French cuisine is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The rich and refined character reflects those layers — thyme doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a formal dinner party setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. Champagne alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. French Onion Soup, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.