Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton is tapping into one of winter’s most viral food trends with a new menu item at The Chalet that feels tailor-made for cold nights and festive wandering: a cheesy fondue baguette. Aprés ski vibes have never sounded more appealing.
Available Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 3, the $10 baguette is served each night The Chalet is open, with tickets still available throughout the season. The concept is simple but undeniably extra. A baguette is hollowed out and filled with gooey, melted fondue cheese, essentially transforming a classic Swiss staple into a handheld experience meant to be enjoyed outdoors on the terrace.
The inspiration comes straight from Europe. “This idea was inspired by winter markets in Geneva, Switzerland, where food is meant to be indulgent, comforting and enjoyed as you wander,” said Matt Korsos, general manager of Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton. “We wanted to take something classically European like fondue and reimagine it in a way that feels playful and approachable. Turning it into a handheld baguette makes it easy to enjoy out on the terrace while still feeling transportive. It’s a little unexpected, a little over the top, and exactly the kind of experience we wanted to create for The Chalet.”
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.
Le Méridien’s team is also tapping into a broader appetite for nostalgic, cheese-forward comfort foods. “Cheese boards and fondue are having a real moment right now, and we wanted to fully embrace that decadence this season,” said Danielle Minninger, marketing manager of Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton. “At the end of the day, it’s about simplicity done really well. Warm, gooey cheese paired with fresh bread is a combination people never get tired of. It’s comforting, nostalgic, and honestly too good to resist, especially when you’re at The Chalet.”
With its mix of European inspiration and playful execution, the fondue baguette fits squarely into The Chalet’s wintertime ethos: cozy and indulgent, best enjoyed while lingering outside just a bit longer than planned.