You could be forgiven for thinking ski boots were suitable
attire for a restaurant on the slopes in Megeve. But you would be wrong.
Looking like drowned rats having skied in the rain all
morning, we traipsed into Fingers, a fancy Japanese haunt – formerly the Auberge du
Christomet – and promptly realized that we were somewhat underdressed. Particularly in comparison with the big-haired, fur-clad locals with curly tailed designer dogs in tow.
But, a paying customer is a paying customer, so the staff
did their best not to recoil disapprovingly as they seated us at a grand table
with ill-advised alcantara-covered chairs. Then Monsieur Gourmand unleashed a
flurry of Italian which was sufficient to fully ingratiate us with the mostly Milanese waiters.
All of a sudden they were only too keen to recommend us a
selection of starters, all of course at the more pricey end of the scale, but
delicious nonetheless. We sampled an array of sushi, sashimi, nigiri and
tempura veggies until we were almost too stuffed for mains. But that would have
meant missing out on the silky smooth black cod, perfectly paired with a bottle
of Chablis.
If, after a week of skiing, you find yourself looking for
something other than the usual mountain fare of fondue and fillet steaks,
Fingers is ideal for a final day splurge. Just be sure to wear your glitziest ski
gear to stand a chance of fitting in.
Fingers, 4775 route du
Jaillet, 74120 Megève, France
0033 (0)4 50 21 11 34;
www.fingersrestaurants.com
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