Restaurants/Markets in Luang Prabang_____All Photos ©Peter Whittlesey

From classy French restaurants to all the wonderful variety of food found in the fascinating markets, Luang Prabang has it all

Dining at the Brasserie L'Elephant in Luang Prabang - Tim's idea! This shot was taken when the main course was served by the French owner I had venison. The owner wouldn't admit if it was endangered barking deer... Tim was truly in his element. Here he's looking forward to a rare Cuban cigar Everyone in the group had their own special personality... Cognac and the best Cuban Cigar, Tim was in seventh heaven And then to top it off with a lucious desert Believe it or not, eels are quite delicious, especially in a spicy tomato sauce With the beginning of rainy season there are many different mushrooms for sale The Lao love bamboo shoots and in the rainy season they're plentiful A very traditional market scene. Most Lao don't have refrigerators... Another market scene. This Hmong woman is selling a wide variety of medicinal herbs, etc. "Khao niaow" or sticky rice. The staple in Lao diet and here served with a smile A study of mushrooms, eggplants and peppers Peppers and cilantro, essential ingredients in Lao cooking