The new Café de l'Arve (www.cafedelarve.com) in Chamonix has won the resort's, and the region's, sole 'Michelin Bib' for its superb cuisine.
This prestigious rating means the restaurant is an inspector's favourite not just for top notch nosh, but for good value to boot.
Young chef, Julien Binet, with the support of Michelin star chef Mickey Bourdillat (the Bistrot), has developed a 'locavore' concept. This means they source quality local produce exclusively from the Mont-Blanc region (mountains and lakes).
The Café de l'Arve was only new restaurant in the whole Haute Savoie region to receive a Bib in 2011.
Other Bib Gourmand restaurants in Chamonix include the Maison Carrier, the Atmosphere, the Cabane and the Gorges de la Disosaz.