Why the Auvergne is Your Next Culinary Destination

"I noticed that Libertine, one of New York’s best French restaurants inspired by the Auvergne, actively celebrates the region—its co-owner Cody Pruitt stocks Auvergnat water and wine, mixes cocktails with gentian liqueur made from Alpine flowers, and has decorated a bar with a Salvador Dalí Auvergne poster for French Railways—an enthusiasm that has even led some diners to visit the region and send selfies from outside Auberge de Chassignolles." - 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