Regional Dining Variations

North vs. South

Northern Style: - Heavier, cream-based dishes - More formal service - Beer more common - Shorter meals in business context

Southern Style: - Olive oil based cuisine - Longer, relaxed meals - Outdoor dining common - More flexible timing

Paris vs. Provinces

Parisian Dining: - Faster service - More international options - Higher prices - Trendy innovations - Flexible dietary accommodations

Provincial Dining: - Traditional approaches - Longer meals - Regional specialties - More conservative - Personal service