"Dining outside in Montpeyroux’s tiny square at L’Art-Koze felt delightfully local—most of the diners were people from town—and while the plating sometimes felt dated (tweezered microgreen garnishes), beneath that presentation were delicious, proper French sauces and genuinely satisfying cooking. The setting in the restored hilltop town made the meal part of the medieval-evening charm." - Christine Muhlke Christine Muhlke Christine Muhlke is a former editor at both The New York Times and Bon Appétit. She is the co-author of "Wine Simple," also written by Le Bernardin's Aldo Sohm, and Phaidon's "Signature Dishes That Matter." Christine is the founder of culinary consultancy Bureau X and the creator of the Xtine newsletter. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines