Croix-Rousse caviar is a Lyon specialty full of character, served with delight at the famous Café des Fédérations bouchon. Don’t be mistaken: this isn’t real caviar, but lentils accompanied by pickled shallots, a simple and tasty treat.
It owes its name to the canuts, the famous weavers of Croix-Rousse. Its appearance is reminiscent of caviar, which is why the people of Lyon nicknamed it “poor man’s caviar,” transforming a modest dish into a real treasure of local gastronomy.
