La Table**

Quirky dishes, hot temperatures, absent chefs.

After speaking with Dubai’s favorite resident French culinary expert Chef Gregoire, I had a recommendation and introduction to visit La Table by Yoann Conte in Annecy, France. Given our group had only received our final itinerary a few days before, getting a reservation was deeply appreciated. On the actual evening of our booking, due to timing and traffic, our group came directly from a farm (!!!) to visit this two Michelin-star restaurant. We must’ve made something of a scene, as the receptionist from the hotel literally ran out to make sure our quartet was in the correct place. To be fair, I don’t think many people walk up to this prestigious property.

The day was, unfortunately, very warm (and if we were from anywhere else in the world, I believe it would be classified as ‘hot.’) For reasons unknown, we accepted a table outside to enjoy our snacks and starters. Given the scene is gorgeous and set on the lake, I can see the appeal, but at 33C (or more), I’m not sure this was the ri…