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While fondue is traditionally a sit-down affair, the baguette is designed with mobility in mind. It is a bit messy, but manageable enough to enjoy while taking in the lights and seasonal programming of The Chalet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Le M\u00e9ridien\u2019s team is also tapping into a broader appetite for nostalgic, cheese-forward comfort foods. \u201cCheese boards and fondue are having a real moment right now, and we wanted to fully embrace that decadence this season,\u201d said Danielle Minninger, marketing manager of Le M\u00e9ridien St. Louis Clayton. \u201cAt the end of the day, it\u2019s about simplicity done really well. Warm, gooey cheese paired with fresh bread is a combination people never get tired of. It\u2019s comforting, nostalgic, and honestly too good to resist, especially when you’re at The Chalet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With its mix of European inspiration and playful execution, the fondue baguette fits squarely into The Chalet\u2019s wintertime ethos: cozy and indulgent, best enjoyed while lingering outside just a bit longer than planned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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