Tag Archives: La Cantine

At last — an afternoon place with promise

Posted on May 8, 2022 by loren24250

For far too long, Daglan has had no café or bar — a place where bicycle riders and other tourists, not to mention villagers, could order a drink without having to buy food. We have two restaurants, but they are … Continue reading →

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A nice surprise at Daglan’s La Cantine

Posted on April 5, 2022 by loren24250

Jan and I were planning to have lunch last Saturday with our friend Joanne, but we were a bit stumped when it came to choosing the right spot. Joanne and I had been to O Moulin (on Thursday), and Jan … Continue reading →

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Eating out, by eating in

Posted on April 20, 2020 by loren24250

Dining out is one of our favourite activities, as regular readers of Radio Free Daglan know full well. But these days, that’s just not happening. France has been quite clear about closing restaurants, cafes and bars, to slow down the … Continue reading →

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A chef who keeps on growing

Posted on September 24, 2018 by loren24250

Ever since he gave us a cooking lesson in 2011, Fabrice Lemonnier (Fabrice le Chef) has been reinventing himself. Following experience in pub-restaurants in England and Malta, he moved to Daglan and began growing, and growing, his business. Initially he … Continue reading →

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A relaxed luncheon to end anniversary week

Posted on May 29, 2018 by loren24250

A little more than a week ago (Monday, May 21) we marked our 30th wedding anniversary (thank you, thank you very much) and I wrote about our celebratory lunch that kicked off the week. This was at the Michelin-starred Le … Continue reading →

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La Cantine’s fast, sure start

Posted on September 19, 2016 by loren24250

It’s a pleasure to recognize a hit, and it looks like Chef Fabrice Lemonnier’s new restaurant in Daglan, La Cantine, started fast, picked up speed, and now is approaching the village’s quiet season as a full-blown success. My wife Jan and I keep … Continue reading →

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Lunching frenzy

Posted on May 7, 2016 by loren24250

When my wife Jan and I used to travel on vacation from Toronto to Daglan, we would eat lunch outside our home just about every day — not only to try new restaurants, but also to visit new towns and villages. But … Continue reading →

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Slipperies on a sunny Sunday

Posted on May 1, 2016 by loren24250

Graciously, the skies did not choose to rain today. Instead, the Greater Daglan Area was bathed in glorious sunshine all day — and in fact the bright blue sky and fluffy clouds remain very much in evidence as I write this, … Continue reading →

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Fabrice le Chef, reimagined

Posted on March 25, 2016 by loren24250

Fabrice le Chef, or Fabrice Lemonnier as he’s more formally known, has reimagined himself, and now Daglan has a new restaurant. Today was opening day; my wife Jan and I were there for lunch; and we left with the feeling that … Continue reading →

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